ADDINOL at Indaba 2026
ADDINOL will once again be represented at Africa’s most prestigious mining trade fair in 2026. Mining Indaba will take place from 9th to 12th February 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. The trade fair naturally attracts industry leaders, government representatives and investors who want to benefit from Africa’s rich mineral resources. The event serves as a platform to showcase innovations, promote partnerships and address the challenges facing the mining sector in Africa.
ADDINOL, together with our responsible partner for Africa, Badico Trading GmbH, and local distributors, looks forward to intensive discussions. You will find us in hall CTICC 1 at booth 1R30-8.
ADDINOL at PLASTINDIA 2026
PLASTINDIA is an important trade fair for the plastics industry, which will take place from 5th to 10th February 2026 in New Delhi, India. Exhibitors and visitors will be offered a glimpse into the future of the industry. Discover innovative new products in the areas of processing machines, tools, raw materials and finished products. Exhibitors can demonstrate how AI-driven predictive maintenance, automated quality control systems, process optimisation and intelligent supply chain management can increase efficiency, productivity and sustainability in plastics manufacturing.
ADDINOL will also be participating in the event and looks forward to lively discussions with the expert audience. You can visit us in hall 4 at booth D23.
New transmission oil for limited-slip differentials
ADDINOL Transmission Oil GH 79 LS is a semi-synthetic transmission oil with limited-slip additives that complements the LS series. With SAE class 75W-90, it offers optimum lubrication properties even at low temperatures and in colder climates.
ADDINOL Transmission Oil GH 79 LS was developed especially for the requirements of machinery in agriculture and forestry as well as in the construction sector and for haulage companies, particularly in colder regions. Compared to GH 90 LS it offers significantly better low-temperature properties and with this ensures reliable lubrication and outstanding protection of transmission components even in other climate zones. GH 79 LS Transmission Oil is particularly suitable for self-locking differentials, but also for drives and axles with and without hypoid gears.
Special phosphorus-sulphur additives reduce noise and prevent unwanted vibrations in self-locking differentials. Antiwear and anti-corrosion additives also ensure optimum protection of transmission components, even under high loads.
With GH 79 LS Transmission Oil, maintenance intervals can be significantly extended and the number of oil grades in stock is reduced thanks to its wide range of applications.
ADDINOL at the Biogas-Infotage 2026 in Ulm
From 28th to 29th January, we will be showcasing our solutions for greater efficiency and sustainability at southern Germany’s largest trade fair for biogas – from high-performance gas engine oils to our analysis and consulting services. The Biogas Infotage in Ulm has established itself as an annual event and a central meeting point for experts and interested parties in the field of biogas production and technology.
Come by, exchange ideas with us and let’s see how we can advance the biogas industry together. You will find us at booth 148 in hall 1. We look forward to many exciting discussions!
ADDINOL at the Biogas Convention 2025
The Biogas Convention & Trade Fair in Nuremberg is the most important industry gathering for operators, manufacturers, and service providers in the biogas and biomethane sector. As the leading trade fair, it offers a comprehensive overview of current market trends, technical innovations, and practical solutions for sustainable energy production.
This year, ADDINOL will once again be exhibiting in Hall 09, Booth E31, presenting high-performance lubricant solutions for the biogas industry – developed for maximum efficiency, high operational reliability, and greater sustainability.
The focus of our trade fair presentation is our extensive range of gas engine oils for biogas applications. These include ADDINOL Eco Gas 4000 XD, which has the current MAN approval for the new generation of gas engines with steel pistons. This high-performance oil sets standards in oxidation stability, deposit control, and extended oil change intervals, reliably meeting the increasing demands of modern biogas engines.
In addition, we will be showcasing our extensive portfolio of biodegradable lubricants for agriculture and municipal technology – the NatureProof range.
Visit us at the Biogas Convention 2025 – Hall 09, Booth E31. We look forward to talking to you!
NatureProof HLP EL as first-fill at Finnish OEM Junttan
Renowned Finnish construction equipment manufacturer Junttan has successfully tested and approved the hydraulic fluid ADDINOL NatureProof HLP EL 46 and will even use it as a first-fill product in its machines in the future. Junttan thus confirms not only the outstanding technical performance but also the sustainable orientation of this innovative hydraulic oil.
Sustainability meets top performance
Junttan is a leading Finnish manufacturer of hydraulic hammers, drilling rigs, and pile driving equipment and is known worldwide for its reliable pile foundation technology. As an OEM, Junttan specializes in the development, manufacture, and worldwide distribution of hydraulic pile driving technology. Every construction project has its own specific characteristics, and depending on the type of soil, there can be significant differences in the execution of pile foundations.
By using biodegradable ADDINOL hydraulic oil, users benefit from maximum performance, operational reliability, and sustainable future viability. NatureProof HLP EL achieved excellent results in the demanding wet brakes of pile driving technology. The wet brake ensures that the enormous masses and impact energies of the machines are slowed down or stopped in a controlled manner. Embedded in an oil bath, it ensures uniform friction transfer, reliable braking action, and cooling—crucial for precise positioning, safety, and durability in tough construction site use.
Uniquely certified
The innovative ADDINOL NatureProof HLP EL 46 is the world’s first hydraulic oil to carry both the internationally recognized EU Ecolabel and the approval of leading hydraulic system manufacturers Junttan and Bosch Rexroth.
Environmentally acceptable and biodegradable
The hydraulic oil is based on high-quality saturated esters in combination with powerful, zinc-free additives. It meets the strict ecological criteria of the EU Ecolabel and achieves rapid biodegradability in accordance with OECD 301 B – without compromising on product performance. ADDINOL NatureProof HLP EL thus meets the highest requirements for sustainability and technology in a single product.
The approval by Junttan underscores the top performance and environmental responsibility of the NatureProof series. It thus combines technical excellence and certified environmental compatibility in a way that is unique worldwide.
ADDINOL once again recognised as global market leader
ADDINOL Lube Oil GmbH has been included in the prestigious list of German global market leaders for the eighth time. This confirms our success: Our quality products – particularly in the areas of biogas engine oils, high-performance and high-temperature lubricants, and biodegradable hydraulic oils – have once again consolidated their leading position in the global competition.
The inclusion is part of the annual ranking ‘The 500 Secret World Market Leaders’ published by WirtschaftsWoche magazine in collaboration with the University of St. Gallen (HSG). This means that ADDINOL is once again among the select group of medium-sized companies in Germany that are global leaders in their market segment. The inclusion is a special recognition of our innovative strength and export power.
The selection process for inclusion in the ranking is based on scientifically sound criteria. Important aspects include:
- (Owner) management with headquarters located at least 50 % in the DACH region
- Global market: Operations on at least 3 of 6 continents with own production and/or sales companies or export activities
- Annual turnover in millions of euros: at least €50 million.
- Market leader: No. 1 or No. 2 in the relevant global market (segment)
- Export share/foreign share of turnover: at least 50 % of turnover.
Innovative strength as the basis for success
Since the late 1990s, ADDINOL has been setting technological standards in the field of gas engine oils through targeted development work. In close cooperation with MAN, ADDINOL MG 40-Extra Plus was developed, one of the most successful gas engine oils on the market. With state-of-the-art additive technology for natural gas applications and purified special gases, ADDINOL Eco Gas 4000 XD has been continuing this success since 2017. ADDINOL has also set new standards in the field of high-temperature chain oils: with Cliptec XHS 485 FG, the world’s first NSF H1-registered high-temperature chain lubricant with BRÜCKNER approval, the company combines maximum performance with food safety, providing further proof of its innovative strength and market orientation.
With the consistent expansion of our sustainable lubricant solutions, ADDINOL Lube Oil GmbH has taken another step forward in innovation: With the NatureProof series, we have developed, among other things, high-performance biodegradable hydraulic oils that are specially designed for use in ecologically sensitive areas such as water protection areas, forestry and agriculture, or municipal applications, but which demonstrate the performance levels of conventional mineral oil-based products.
The recognition confirms our long-standing strategy of developing and producing tailor-made high-performance and special lubricants in Germany that are used worldwide.
ADDINOL at WACEE in Ghana
ADDINOL will participate in WACEE (West African Clean Energy & Environment) in Accra, Ghana. From 11th to 12th November, the trade fair will once again attract numerous interested guests, experts and decision-makers from the energy sector from all over Africa under the theme ‘Greener Solutions, Stronger Economy’. The exhibitors will address the challenging tasks of our time and offer solutions focusing on sustainability, renewable energies and waste management. ADDINOL also contributes to increased energy efficiency in industrial plants with its highly developed lubricants, which guarantee longer oil change intervals and reduced wear on components. All exhibitors are working together towards a greener future. Come and visit us at our booth B11. We look forward to seeing you there.
Siemens approval for Eco Gear GLS
With the official approval of the Eco Gear GLS lubricant, Siemens Traction Gears is setting an important benchmark for the lubrication of its gearboxes. Eco Gear GLS 75 W 90 and GLS 75 W 110 are the first wheel set gearbox oils available in two SAE grades, enabling more efficient and flexible use in modern rail vehicles. Eco Gear GLS also impresses with its high performance, longer maintenance intervals and improved energy efficiency. It thus contributes to more economical and reliable operation.
The approval for Eco Gear GLS 75 W 90 and GLS 75 W 110 covers all Siemens wheel set gear types (formerly Flender T7302) and highlights both the technological innovation of Siemens Traction Gears and the high technological quality and reliability of ADDINOL lubricants. Thanks to their formulation tailored to wheel set gearboxes, ADDINOL Eco Gear GLS 75 W 90 and 75 W 110 ensure lower friction losses, reduced wear on the gearboxes and consistently high transmission performance in rail vehicles.
ADDINOL Eco Gear GLS 75 W 90 and GLS 75 W 110 are silicone-free, synthetic high-performance gear oils for wheel set and axle gearboxes in railway applications. They offer maximum load-bearing capacity at API GL-5 level, long-lasting wear and corrosion protection in a wide operating temperature range from -30 °C to +120 °C. At the same time, they have been proven to improve drive efficiency in both extremely cold and very high temperatures. They reduce operating and maintenance costs through significantly extended mileage and service life. The highperformance gear oils also impress under extreme loads and overloads with constant performance and low-noise power transmission – an advantage particularly in urban rail transport. Thanks to their optimised friction characteristics and stable lubricating film formation, they have been proven to reduce wear and increase the long-term operational reliability of the gearboxes.
Eco Gear GLS is approved by AS Drives, Siemens Traction Gears GmbH and Voith Turbo. Furthermore, ADDINOL has been audited and listed as Q1-certified by DB, ÖBB and SBB.
ADDINOL engine oils meet the new API SQ and ILSAC GF-7 approvals
With the introduction of the new API SQ standard and ILSAC GF-7 specification, the engine oil industry is setting new global standards for engine protection, fuel efficiency and environmental compatibility. These standards take into account the increasing demands of modern drive technologies – from downsizing and turbo engines to hybrid vehicles.
ADDINOL responded to this development at an early stage and has adapted several products in its successful engine oil series accordingly: Economic 016, Economic 020, Economic 0520 and Premium 0530 DX1. The new formulations meet the requirements of the current American Petroleum Institute approval. ADDINOL is thus underlining its technological leadership and offering lubricants that are optimally tailored to the engines of the future.
Focus on efficiency and sustainability
The new API SQ specification prioritises optimised fuel efficiency, improved LSPI protection, higher cleaning performance and reduced ash formation. ADDINOL engine oils thus contribute to more efficient and longer-lasting engine operation. A central goal of API SQ is to increase fuel efficiency by up to 16% compared to the previous API SP standard. ADDINOL engine oils stand for maximum performance, first-class wear protection and maximum fuel efficiency – even under extreme operating conditions. They reduce LSPI (low-speed pre-ignition) risks, keep engines clean and ensure stable lubricating films even at high temperatures and long oil change intervals. At the same time, they are optimally matched to modern exhaust aftertreatment systems and thus make an important contribution to reducing emissions.
At the end of March 2025, the corresponding ILSAC GF-7 specification came into the market, which focuses on efficiency and sustainability. ADDINOL engine oils also meet these requirements – with up to 2% additional fuel savings, improved timing chain protection, longer ageing stability, increased LSPI safety and full compatibility with hybrid and start-stop systems.
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