With BECHEM Nexus Technology, the company presents a high-performance solution that unites technical efficiency with ecological responsibility. This technology enables the formulation of PTFE-free products without compromising performance. These PFAS-free lubricants exhibit excellent load-carrying capacity across a wide temperature range and in many applications surpass conventional PTFE-containing products. At the same time, they offer a significantly reduced carbon footprint of around 3 kg CO₂ equivalent per kilogram – compared to 7–10 kg for PTFE-based products.
By consciously eliminating PFAS, BECHEM actively contributes to the protection of natural resources and the reduction of industrial emissions. Avoiding persistent pollutants not only reduces the environmental burden on soil, water, and air, but also simplifies future efforts in environmental and resource protection. “With BECHEM Nexus Technology, we demonstrate that sustainable innovations will shape the future of the lubricant industry,” says Christoph Hundertmark, Managing Director of BECHEM.
At BECHEM, sustainability is not a trend but a core principle – a vision of what modern lubricant technology should be: high-performing, safe, and environmentally compatible. That is why BECHEM is committed to avoiding the use of PFAS wherever it is technically and application-specifically feasible. BECHEM Nexus Technology proves that today’s high-performance products can also be environmentally friendly. At the same time, it reduces exposure for industrial workers who previously had direct contact with PFAS-containing products.
In addition to the ecological and health-related benefits, moving away from PFAS also opens up tangible economic opportunities. In light of the currently debated tightening of environmental regulations – especially within the framework of the EU’s REACH regulation – companies will face increasing pressure to replace PFAS-based substances. Early adopters of PFAS-free alternatives not only gain a strategic competitive edge, but also minimize future costs related to regulatory compliance, liability risks, and potential remediation of contaminated sites.
The development of this new lubricant generation is part of a comprehensive sustainability strategy that BECHEM has been consistently pursuing for years. The company’s goal is to replace environmentally harmful substances with innovative alternatives that do not compromise on performance. “Our PFAS-free lubricants not only enable a reduction in harmful emissions but also support a more sustainable production approach in the long term,” emphasizes Christoph Hundertmark.
BECHEM – Innovation and Quality in Lubricant Technology
BECHEM is a globally leading manufacturer of high-performance lubricants, industrial specialty lubricants, metalworking fluids, and coatings. With a company history spanning over 190 years, BECHEM is one of the most established names in the lubricant industry, continuously setting new standards in innovation, sustainability, and quality.
The company develops customized solutions for a wide range of industries, including the automotive and supplier sectors, mechanical engineering, metal processing, forming technology, the food and pharmaceutical industries, as well as many other specialized applications. Through intensive research and development, BECHEM creates state-of-the-art lubricants that not only ensure maximum performance and durability but also meet increasing regulatory and environmental requirements.
BECHEM has a global presence with its own subsidiaries and a worldwide network of partners, serving customers in more than 70 countries. The company’s commitment to sustainability is reflected not only in the development of environmentally friendly lubricants, but also in energy-efficient production processes and the use of resource-conserving raw materials.
Managing Directors:
Christoph Hundertmark
Dr. Michael Gerle
Subsidiaries:
USA, China, France, India, Sweden, Switzerland, Mexico
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