2018 – Expansion of production facilities

2017 – Third Generation

2017 – Sound Level Meter

2013 – Green Energy

2006 – 50 Years of Growth

2006 – ELKALUB in Asia

2005 – Expansion of Production

The 1990s – Innovation in the Lab

1990s – Automotive Applications

1987 – Consolidation of the locations

1985 – A New Generation Takes Over

The 1980s – Specialization

The 1980s – Hannover Messe

1978 – Expansion of production capacity

The 1970s – New Business Areas

Starting in 1969 – Development of the Brand

The 1960s – Laying the Groundwork for Key Clients

The 1960s – The Early Years

1956 – Founded

Construction of a modern polyurea plant for the energy-efficient production of PH fats.

The grandchildren of the company's founder are gradually joining the family business. (Photo: © Felicitas Ilse)

With a “more quiet” sound level meter, it is now possible to develop low-noise grease and test it in-house.

75% of the required electrical energy is now generated from renewable sources by a solar power system. (Photo: © Faber & Marke)

Chemie-Technik GmbH will mark its 50th anniversary with the opening of a new warehouse and shipping facility.

First, the opening of a representative office; later, the establishment of a subsidiary in Hefei, China, to serve the Chinese market directly.

To meet the growing demand for high-performance greases, grease production facilities are being modernized and expanded. (Photo: © Faber & Marke)

ELKALUB is one of the first lubricant manufacturers to use a rheometer in lubricant development. (Photo: © Felicitas Ilse)

Introduction of the first lubricants in the automotive OEM sector.

Construction of the office building. All departments are now located together in Vöhringen.

With Joachim Hof at the helm, the second generation is taking over the family business. (Photo: © Felicitas Ilse)

Introduction of the first ELKALUB H1 products for the food industry. We currently have over 90 H1-registered products in our lineup.

First exhibition booth at the industrial trade show in Hanover, still under the brand name LK-LUB.

Construction of a new production facility in Vöhringen.

The product line is increasingly being expanded to include industrial products, starting with the graphics sector. (Photo: © iStock.com/Yuri_Arcurs)

Lubral was founded, and its products were sold under the Lubral brand. In 1972, Lubral was gradually renamed “Chemie-Technik GmbH: Manufacture and Distribution of High-Performance Lubricants,” and the ELKALUB brand was created.

First greases for BOSCH power tools. (Photo: © iStock.com/domin_domin)

Production in Vöhringen; offices and shipping in Stuttgart.

Helmut Hof and Kurt Klein founded Süddeutsche Bardahl. The company sold additives for fuels and motor oils.

How It All Began

“Süddeutsche Bardahl” was founded in 1956 with pioneering high-performance lubricants, oil additives, and fuel additives primarily intended for use in the automotive sector. This marked the beginning of our current company, “Chemie-Technik GmbH.”

Since we began focusing our products on demanding, performance-enhancing lubrication for industrial and trade applications in the 1970s, our products have been marketed under the brand name ELKALUB.