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FUCHS to Invest EUR 50 Million in Mannheim Site Expansion

At a glance
  • FUCHS acquires two properties, expanding Mannheim site by 25%.
  • Total site area will be 135,000 m².
  • Investment of EUR 50 million over the next 3-4 years.
  • New office building and logistics center with automated warehouse planned.

Property Acquisition

FUCHS PETROLUB SE has announced the purchase of two large properties near its current location in Mannheim, Germany. This acquisition results in a 25% expansion of the Mannheim site, bringing the total area to 135,000 m².

Investment and Development

As part of FUCHS' global investment initiative aimed at long-term growth, the company plans to invest approximately EUR 50 million in the Mannheim site over the next three to four years. The expansion will include the construction of an additional office building and a new logistics center equipped with an automated warehouse for raw materials.

Strategic Importance

Stefan Fuchs, Chairman of the Executive Board of FUCHS PETROLUB, and Stefan Knapp, CEO of FUCHS SCHMIERSTOFFE GMBH, emphasized the strategic importance of this expansion for the future of their headquarters in Mannheim. The additional space will support the company's growth and operational needs.