About us

We have a long and successful history

We have a long and successful history

The name Strub stands for quality and innovation in all areas of tribology. Since its foundation in 1921, the company has continued to develop and has been a subsidiary of FUCHS SE since November 2024. The basis of our success is the principle of applying the knowledge gained from over 100 years of tradition and experience to innovative ideas. In doing so, we always strive for sensible and environmentally friendly solutions.

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What makes us different

Analytics, development and production under one roof

Flexibility, reliability and a seamless after-sales service are just as traditionally anchored in our corporate policy as the smooth functioning of our lubricants and technical cleaning agents used worldwide. Service is at the heart of everything we do to meet your needs and questions in the world of tribology.
Analytics, development and production under one roof

General information about STRUB

In addition to the production of over 1600 lubricants and technical cleaners, the core competencies of the STRUB family include research and development as well as excellent customer service. STRUB family. Your costs and processes are individually optimised with our products. Measurable added value through competent advice from over 90 years of experience.

The STRUB team relies on Swiss quality from the procurement of raw materials, maintenance of recipes, development, production and storage, as well as logistics.

Since 1921, as an SME, we have focused on family business structure, analysing and realising customer wishes by prioritising cost-benefit arguments.

We help you to produce sustainably with high-performance lubricants and to get added value through savings.

Human compatibility, highest quality and sustainable production are part of our product characteristics and help to protect the environment.

We are a global lubricant supplier – with headquarters in Switzerland (Reiden / LU), you rely on the right lubricant. This reduces costs and extends maintenance intervals. Less consumption of lubricants through optimal lubrication schedules from our experts. Goal-oriented advice on lubricant management and solutions that we develop together with you.

Services

Analytics, development and production under one roof

Analytics

Substances under the magnifying glass

In order to be able to guarantee optimum performance and functionality of our high-tech products, we analyse your lubricants for you. With the most modern laboratory equipment, such as our fully automatic multi-range viscometer, the ICP spectrometer, FT-IR, GC or Jatroscan, to name but a few, we test the substances to be analysed for their chemical and physical properties. This way, you receive well-founded and meaningful results, if necessary within just one day.

Consulting

We help you further

Our qualified chemists and application technicians are there to provide you with full support and advice. By telephone, in writing or, on request, in person at your company. Whether, for example, the Q14001 is to be implemented technically in chemical terms, lubrication plans and disposal concepts have to be written or a sensible exploitation of raw material resources is to be worked out, we will not let you down.

Filling

Outsourcing that pays

More and more companies are relying on contract filling and contract packaging from STRUB. Our offer includes filling in almost all quantity and size variations, contract packaging and the complete final packaging of your product. If you wish, we can also take over the manufacturing process of the product for you. The fast and effective implementation of your individual wishes is our top priority. Thanks to flexible filling technology (fully or semi-automatic), there are almost no limits to the variations in quantity and size.

From 100 ml containers to tankers – in us you will find a reliable partner for every order situation.

YOUR VISION

A powerful brand

From the product to the packaging.

YOUR PRODUCT

We support you with the following products:

Greases & pastes, cleaning agents, engine oil, brake fluids and special products.

YOUR PACKAGING

You know exactly what you want? That's it!

On request, we take care of containers, labels, folding boxes and package inserts according to individual wishes.

YOUR TURNOVER

Our expertise pays off for you.

Minimising your production risks and operating costs means clear profit maximisation thanks to outsourcing.

Customised development

We meet technical needs

If you should not find the optimal product for your application in our programme of more than 1600 lubricant specialities, we create intelligent solutions and tailor-made products for your specific concern. Your problem is our task – call us and challenge us. We will be happy to demonstrate our capabilities to you.

Training

We pass on our knowledge

In addition to seminars and courses, we also offer customer-specific training in our seminar rooms in Reiden. We would like to share our know-how and product knowledge with you and offer professional advice on all aspects of lubricants and technical cleaners.

Export / customs clearance

You have questions?

As a company with years of international experience, we have the necessary know-how in the field of export and customs clearance. Take advantage of our experience here too, we will be happy to support you.

You have any questions?

The STRUB team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

History

Effect is more,
than the sum
of its parts.

Together with a passionate team of experts, Emil Strub founded STRUB in 1921. Since then, we have been constantly developing and improving our products. The focus is always on the connection to raw materials.

Our history

Year 1921
Introduced

Emil Strub founds the company Strub + Co. AG in Olten.
The first products are shoe cream and floor polish.

Year 1935
Expanded

The manufacturing range is expanded to include
metal cleaning products and steel wool.

Year 1956
Expanded

The company headquarters are moved from Olten to Reiden.
Metalworking products are also produced.

Year 1958
Expanded

Rudolf Strub, son of Emil Strub, takes over the management.
takes over the management. Lubricants are now
which are more environmentally friendly.

Year 1962
Expanded

Takeover of the Magus company.
In addition, solid lubricants are produced.

Year 1978
Expanded

Takeover of the management
by Marcel Strub, son of Rudolf Strub.

Year 1980
Expanded

For the first time, bio-lubricants and organic processing fluids are produced.

Year 1986
Expanded

Commissioning of an additional production hall, resulting in a strong increase in production.

Year 1993
Expanded

Foundation of the subsidiary Strub Lubricants South Africa.

Year 1998
Expanded

For the first time, certification according to ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environment).

Year 2003
Expanded

Expansion of the production of greases, pastes, dispersions
and suspensions, especially for the railway industry.

Year 2006
Expanded

Doubling of storage capacities in Reiden.

Year 2008
Expanded

Purchase of building land for the doubling of production capacity in 2013.

Year 2013
Expanded

New corporate identity under the name STRUB Swiss Tribology. Start of the two-year construction project for the expansion of the production and tank storage facilities.

Year 2014
Expanded

Foundation of the subsidiary STRUB India Pvt. Ltd. (Pune)

Year 2016
Expanded

Nomination for Prodex Award

Year 2017
Expanded

Production expansion of UV reflective brake fluid.

Year 2018
Expanded

Establishment of resellers in Shanghai and Taiwan.

Year 2020
Expanded

Production start-up of a disinfection line
STRUB VIRO-PROTECT (Corona).
Renewal of certification ISO 9001 (quality)
and ISO 14001 (environment).

Year 2021
Expanded

Anniversary 100 years STRUB Swiss Tribology.

Year 2022
Expanded

Environmentally conscious into the future: use of recondionized drums under the green label "STRUB Eco Drum".

Year 2022
Expanded

Environmentally conscious into the future: use of recondionized drums under the green label "STRUB Eco Drum".

Certifications

NSF

We are NSF certified.

NSF registration assures manufacturers and end users that the registered product complies with the appropriate safety regulations. The NSF tests not only the performance of a product, but also the function, the flawless construction and the safety of the material used. This certificate is confirmed by renowned authorities such as the Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organisation (WHO). Only products that meet or exceed the high standards of the NSF can receive the label NSF-tested.
Rabbinat
Halal

We are HALAL and Kosher certified.

Our comprehensive range offers safety Thanks to H1 food grade lubricant.

STRUB supports its customers in the food and pharmaceutical industries in complying with the strict requirements for cleanliness and hygiene. Food safety is a decisive factor for your success. Our food grade lubricants are NSF, Halal and Kosher certified. Our H1 lubricants are used in a wide variety of applications. We have the right solution.

EELQMS

Specification

A specification in itself defines requirements for lubricants, which, in addition to the physical and chemical properties, also specify the test methods. Globally independent organisations define the performance of engine oils with their specifications. Engine oils are assigned to a specification exclusively according to the fulfilment of defined criteria: e.g. ACEA and/or API.

Do you have questions about our certifications?
We will be happy to answer your questions at any time.

Customers

References

Career

Become part of our team.

Career is development.

As an internationally active company, we offer you the opportunity to develop with us, because we are constantly growing. We therefore have exciting jobs available in numerous departments and we are looking forward to getting to know you, your motivation and your potential. Join us in the lubricant industry and the cleaner world and go one step further – we look forward to receiving your application!

Careers

Open positions

Currently, there are no open positions available.

Benefits

Retirement provision

It is important to us that our employees have a good pension plan.

STRUB Family

Our festivities take place in a family atmosphere.

Employee discounts

As an employee, you benefit from employee discounts.

Wifi

Our employees can use the Wifi free of charge.

Kitchen staff

Coffee, small snacks or chilled drinks are available daily for centimes.

Best equipment

Our offices are up to date so that our employees feel comfortable.

Our working hours

We work from 07:00-17:00. Breaks can be spent in our canteen or in the outdoor area.

Further education

With STRUB you have the chance for internal training.

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