FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA expands local footprint with new Polokwane branch, boosting support for Limpopo industries

Polokwane, South Africa — May 2026 — FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the opening of a new branch in Polokwane, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitment to supporting key industrial sectors across the northern regions of South Africa.

The new branch, which officially opens in May 2026, will enhance FUCHS’ ability to supply high-performance lubricants and technical support to customers in Limpopo and surrounding areas. The region is a vital economic hub, home to major mining operations, agricultural production, logistics corridors, and manufacturing activity — all of which rely on advanced lubrication solutions to improve efficiency, reliability, and equipment longevity.

FUCHS’ investment in Polokwane follows a series of strategic expansions over the past two years, including capacity and infrastructure upgrades at its production facility in Gauteng, distribution network enhancements in the Western Cape, and the move into a new facility in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape during 2025. Together, these developments significantly strengthen the company’s national footprint and improve its ability to serve customers with speed and technical expertise.

“This new Polokwane branch is a key step in bringing FUCHS closer to our customers,” said Paul Deppe, Managing Director of FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA. 

‘’Limpopo is one of South Africa’s most important mining and agricultural regions, and establishing a physical presence here strengthens our responsiveness, deepens customer relationships, and ensures direct access to our technical expertise and product range. The Polokwane branch enables us to support customers more efficiently, reduce lead times, and enhance operational performance across the critical sectors driving the regional economy.”

Deppe further noted that the expansion reflects strong market demand and long-term confidence in South Africa’s industrial future. He highlighted recent investments from increased production capacity to strengthened regional distribution networks, as proof of the company’s commitment to supporting the growth and resilience of local industry.

The https://www.fuchs.com/za/en/company/about-fuchs/fuchs-branches/new-branch-coming-soon/">Polokwane branch will offer product storage, distribution, and sales support, ensuring customers benefit from faster delivery and expert guidance tailored to their operational needs.

“Our strategy is clear: we are expanding our footprint to better support our customers and grow alongside them,” Deppe said. “This is about building capacity, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring FUCHS remains the trusted lubrication partner for South African industry, now and into the future.”

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About FUCHS

FUCHS develops, produces, and markets high-grade lubricants and related specialties for virtually all industries Founded in 1931 as a family business in Mannheim, FUCHS is now the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubricant solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Today, the company’s 7 000 employees in over 50 countries still share the same goal: To keep the world moving both sustainably and efficiently. 

To live up to this claim, we think in terms of perfection, not merely standards. When developing individual solutions, we enter into an intensive customer dialogue – acting as an experienced consultant, innovative problem solver and reliable team partner. The results we provide meet not only the highest technological requirements but also help customers save on operating costs and emissions. Because at FUCHS, sustainability is not simply an empty phrase, but a mindset – and thus the basis and aspiration of all our business activity.