FUCHS Lubricants Building for the future
FUCHS UK has invested in brand new contemporary 21st century offices at its headquarters in Hanley, Stoke-on- Trent, continuing the Group’s policy of investing in local facilities whilst growing its global presence.
Some key factors in the design of the offices were energy efficiency and the requirement to create an environment for employees that encourages team work and creativity.
With a total floor area some 40% smaller than the existing office, the building utilises LED lighting, Climate Control systems and outstanding insulation properties. In the open environment, even the CEO’s office doubles as an additional meeting space.
Previous investment has seen solar panels installed within the manufacturing plant capable of 525kWp, generating 14% of electricity demand, proving that sustainability for FUCHS means a real commitment, not just marketing speak.
As well as being the UK manufacturing plant for the FUCHS Group, Hanley is also the FUCHS Global Centre of Excellence for the specialist sectors machining, mining, glass and Silkolene motorcycle oils.
In support of these specialist areas FUCHS has taken the opportunity to enhance the R&D technical centre which is attached to the new office block.
The Technology Centre will create additional capacity for the ever increasing analytical work carried out in the Service and Quality laboratories. The new test centre will see additional machine tools being installed to enhance the CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) capabilities already in place.
Test field building, Mannheim
“This, taken together with new test field building in Mannheim, home of FUCHS Global, gives the UK company unparalleled test facilities in the industrial and automotive sectors.
Alongside the internal expertise, the UK manufacturing operation is supported by a total of 75 specialists in R&D, technical support and CPM (Chemical Process Management) that operates on FUCHS’ customers’ sites.
FUCHS’ CPM is a complete lubricant supply programme which is flexible and bespoke to meet the unique requirements of customers. FUCHS provides expert support in the areas of fluid supply, distribution, monitoring, maintenance, assessment and disposal, allowing the customer to concentrate on their core competency.
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LUBE MAGAZINE NO.136 DECEMBER 2016
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