Fuchs SE has set out a new long-term growth roadmap, branded Fuchs100, with financial and strategic targets extending to its centenary in 2031. The plan was presented at a capital markets event at the company’s headquarters and builds on the prior Fuchs2025 program, according to the Mannheim-based lubricants supplier.
In the past five years, Fuchs has acquired a slew of niche lubricant companies, including U.S. metalworking fluids specialist Irmco, Boss Lubricants in Australia, German specialty lubricants company Lubcon Group, Swiss industrial producer Strub, high-performance specialty lubricants developer Nye and PolySi Technologies, which makes silicone-based lubricant technologies in the U.S.
Based on assumptions including stable raw material costs and exchange rates at end-2025 levels, the company outlined mid-term targets of €4 billion to €4.5 billion in revenue and earnings before interest and taxes of €550 million to €600 million. This corresponds to an EBIT margin range of 13% to 15%. Fuchs added that it intends to maintain its established policy of annual dividend increases and a cash conversion rate of 0.8, metrics previously achieved under its earlier strategy cycle.
Six priority growth areas have been identified, led by the automotive aftermarket, which Fuchs described as the largest segment of the global lubricants market, spanning passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment. The company also highlighted customer-branded products, typically supplied to industrial and automotive original equipment manufacturers and dealer networks, as a further expansion area.
Additional focus segments include industrial applications involving rotary motion, such as gear systems, compressors and pumps, alongside lubrication and thermal management solutions for new mobility, including electrified vehicles and associated ecosystems. Performance greases for sectors such as wind energy, mining and automotive components, as well as specialised lubrication solutions for industries including food processing, medical technology, semiconductors and rail, were also identified as growth drivers.
Chief executive Stefan Fuchs said the previous strategy cycle enhanced the company’s global positioning and responsiveness, while deputy chief executive Timo Reister added that evolving market dynamics and technology trends are creating opportunities across both high-volume and specialized lubrication markets.