Luther advises on the sale of Boss Lubricants GmbH & Co. KG to the FUCHS Group

All shares in Boss Lubricants GmbH & Co. KG were transferred to the FUCHS Group, the world's largest independent provider of innovative lubricant solutions for almost all industries and areas of application, on 9 January 2025. With this acquisition, the FUCHS Group aims to complement its existing speciality business and create new, internationally scalable growth opportunities. This family-run company, based in Albstadt, Baden-Württemberg, develops, produces and distributes speciality lubricants that are used in medical technology, safety technology, metalworking and mechanical engineering, among other things.

A team led by Luther M&A expert Dr. Ulrich Philippi advised Mr Rainer Gunsch-Boss on the sale – and oversaw the drafting and conclusion of the purchase and assignment agreement for the limited partnership and business shares to the FUCHS Group.

At its development and production site in Albstadt, Boss Lubricants has so far concentrated primarily on the German market, with a small share of exports. The company will continue to operate from this location and will remain under the leadership of the current owner and managing director Rainer Gunsch-Boss.

The FUCHS Group employs 6,200 people and generated sales revenues of EUR 3.5 billion in the financial year 2023.

About Boss Lubricants GmbH & Co. KG:

The family-run company Boss Lubricants GmbH & Co. KG, based in Albstadt, Baden-Württemberg, has specialised in the development and production of process fluids and speciality lubricants since its foundation in 2003. The products are used in medical and safety technology, in mechanical engineering and in special plant construction. With a clear focus on research and innovation, the company develops tailor-made solutions in close cooperation with its customers and places great value on sustainable processes and the highest environmental standards.

About FUCHS:

Founded in Mannheim in 1931 as a family business, FUCHS is now the world's largest independent provider of innovative lubricant solutions for almost all industries and areas of application. The 6,200 employees in over 50 countries continue to pursue the same goal: to keep the world moving sustainably and efficiently. To meet this aspiration, FUCHS thinks in terms of perfection rather than standards. The company engages in intensive dialogue with its customers to develop individual solutions – and is an experienced consultant, innovative problem solver and reliable team partner at the same time. In 2023, the high-tech company generated sales revenues of 3.5 billion euros at 33 production sites and with 55 operating companies.

On behalf of Luther:

Corporate/M&A: Dr. Ulrich Philippi (Partner), Dr. Marilen Hilbert (Counsel), Mirjam Marte (Associate)

Tax: Ulrich Siegemund (Of Counsel)

Real Estates: Paul Herter (Senior Associate)