BASF mining solutions and FUCHS join forces to serve the Australian mining industry

FUCHS has expanded its flotation activities

BASF and FUCHS are pleased to announce that they have entered into a cooperation agreement in Australia. This agreement aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to better serve the Australian mining industry, combining BASF’s advanced chemistry and deep formulation knowledge with FUCHS’ strong on-ground presence, technical service and customer intimacy.

With a shared commitment to innovation, BASF and FUCHS are delivering tailored flotation solutions for the Australian market, aiming to enhance product performance and support the mining industry. FUCHS will act as the exclusive market interface for BASF’s flotation and dewatering solutions – marketed under the trademarks Lupromin, Luprofroth, Luproset and Drimax – managing customer interactions to ensure optimal service, while BASF continues to develop advanced chemistries.

FUCHS, a leading supplier of lubricants with a significant presence in Australia’s mining sector, has expanded its flotation activities, showcasing its commitment to innovation and growth. With their established service network and commercial agreements with many Australian mining houses, FUCHS is an ideal partner for BASF.

“Partnering with FUCHS in Australia marks an exciting step forward. Their well-established customer relationships and technical service capabilities complement our chemistry expertise, enabling us to deliver more targeted, effective solutions to the mining industry. We are confident that this collaboration will bring meaningful value to our customers,” says Caren Hoffmann, Vice President Mining Solutions at BASF.

The collaboration creates a powerful synergy, combining FUCHS’s service expertise with BASF’s formulation capabilities to deliver effective solutions. Both companies are committed to driving innovation and growth in the Australian mining sector.