BECHEM (Carl Bechem GmbH) is Germany's oldest industrial lubricant manufacturer, founded in 1834 in Hagen. The company specializes in high-performance lubricants including greases, oils, pastes, sprays, and coatings used across automotive, metalworking, food, medical, and heavy industry sectors.
BECHEM has a long industrial history:
- In 1834, Carl Bechem and Middelmann started Germany's first oil factory.
- During the 19th and early 20th century, the company expanded into steel and railway lubrication.
- By the mid-1900s, BECHEM introduced roller bearing lubricants, cold-forming oils, and other technical fluids.
- In the 1970s and 80s, BECHEM products supported NASA’s Apollo and ESA’s Ariane programs.
- In recent decades, the company has focused on PFAS-free and water-based lubricants, sustainable processes, and smart maintenance tools.
Main product lines include:
- Lubricating greases for bearings, gearboxes, and industrial equipment
- Lubricating oils, including mineral and synthetic oils for chains, gears, and hydraulics
- Metalworking and forming lubricants like drawing oils and non-water-miscible cooling fluids
- Pastes and sprays for maintenance and assembly
- Anti-friction coatings such as Berucoat AK, AF, and FX series
- Application tools and system solutions
Industries served include automotive (including electric vehicles), rail, aerospace, steel and metal processing, mining, food and pharmaceutical production, textiles, and fittings.
BECHEM also offers services such as:
- Tribological diagnostics and lubricant analysis (TriboAnalytics)
- Maintenance concepts and training (SmartMaintenance, BECHEM Academy)
- Efficiency optimization in processes (ProcessEfficiency)
BECHEM has a global presence with production and sales operations in over 70 countries. It is certified under IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and offers NSF H1, halal, kosher, and ISO 21469 certified products for sensitive applications.
The company’s headquarters is in Hagen, Germany. Phone: +49 2331 935-0. Email: bechem@bechem.de
More information can be found on www.bechem.de