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A product mix heavily weighted toward additives (60%) and specialized formulations insulates margins from base oil commodity volatility and supply chain shocks.

Impact: Manufacturers can stabilize cash flows and improve gross margins by shifting R&D focus toward high-value additives and proprietary chemical blends rather than commoditized base materials.

— from Fuchs SE: Scaling Industrial Lubricants Through Direct Sales & Additive Innovation · OHNE AKTIEN WIRD SCHWER - Tägliche Börsen-News· Jul 11, 2026