Bensheim, 16 September 2026. Effective January 1, 2027, Traxit Wire
Lubrication, currently a brand of Klüber Lubrication, will become SurTec's
sixth Field of Application. This strategic realignment within Freudenberg
Chemical Specialities reflects both the changing dynamics of the wire drawing
market and the attractive growth opportunities in adjacent cold forming
applications. By combining Traxit's long-standing expertise in dry lubricants,
wet drawing lubricants and carrier coatings with SurTec's global application
know-how in metal pre-treatment and industrial parts cleaning, SurTec's
position in the metal forming market will be further sharpened and
significantly strengthened.
Customers will benefit from an integrated product portfolio and
comprehensive know-how for applications across the entire field of cold
forming, extending beyond Traxit's core business in wire drawing. The basis of
the new Field of Application remains Traxit's existing customer base, product
portfolio and high-quality technical service. This will be complemented by
SurTec's global network and market expertise in the cold forming industry.
“The establishment of Cold Forming as a new Field of Application marks an
important step in the further development of our portfolio,” said Dr. Karsten
Grünke, CEO SurTec. “Traxit and SurTec combine their complementary strengths to create one of the industry's most comprehensive offerings for cold forming applications.”
“Since 1881, Traxit has stood for technical expertise and close customer
relationships,” said Hartmut Schröder, CEO Traxit. “The integration into
SurTec's structure creates a strong foundation for the positive development of
the business. Customers benefit from an expanded range of solutions, combined
expertise and strong global service capabilities.”
The new Cold Forming Field of Application provides a solid framework for the
further development of the Traxit business and supports SurTec's long-term
strategy of further expanding its expertise across adjacent industrial
manufacturing processes.
