Klüber Lubrication and OKS Spezialschmierstoffe, two internationally successful providers of specialty lubricants, are joining forces under the umbrella of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities (FCS), a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group. Both brands rank among the global leaders in their respective market segments and will continue to operate independently with their established focus areas. By pooling their strengths, OKS and Klüber aim to create a more resilient joint organization and to align their individual capabilities in sales, production, and research and development more effectively. The integration of OKS into the structures of Klüber Lubrication will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Klüber will further consolidate its strong position as an OEM partner across numerous industries, while expanding its engineering expertise and global presence. OKS, in turn, will reinforce its market position in maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), broaden its international network of distribution partners, and enhance its strong capabilities in research and development through the merger.
“We aim to serve our customers from a single source,” explains Dr Wolfgang Sammer, Executive Vice President Sales/Marketing at Klüber Lubrication. “This ensures that our customers benefit from a unified offering that simplifies procurement and enhances service continuity.”
“Combining OKS’s expertise with technical trade partners and Klüber’s global sales infrastructure and organizational scale opens up new avenues for growth and tailored solutions worldwide” adds Diana Stirner, CEO of OKS.
Together, OKS and Klüber bring nearly 150 years of combined experience and have successfully developed more than 2,000 products that help save energy and resources while improving workplace safety. Today, their portfolio covers specialty lubricants for virtually all industrial sectors. With more than 2,600 employees, the companies generate sales exceeding one billion euros and operate in nearly 100 countries worldwide.
