LIQUI MOLY develops and produces engine oils, additives, lubricants and vehicle care products in Germany
LIQUI MOLY GmbH
Ulm · SaarlouisNew on Amplifa
About LIQUI MOLY
LIQUI MOLY GmbH, headquartered in Ulm, is a manufacturer of engine oils, additives, gear oils, greases, pastes, vehicle care and service products. The product range comprises more than 4,000 items, covering one of the most complete automotive chemistry programs worldwide. The product palette ranges from the classic MoS2 oil additive to low-viscosity engine oils meeting current manufacturer specifications, to workshop service products such as brake fluids, diesel particulate filter cleaners and assembly pastes. Production takes place in Ulm-Lehr (additives, greases, pastes) as well as at the subsidiary LIQUI MOLY Produktions GmbH in Saarlouis (engine oils). Research, development and quality assurance are carried out in Germany. According to the company, its products are supplied to around 120 to 150 countries and documented in a wide variety of languages. Since 2017/18 the company has been part of the Würth Group.
- Site
- Ulm
- Processes
- Manufacture of additives, lubricants and engine oils, Production of additives, greases and pastes (Ulm-Lehr), Production of engine oils (subsidiary Liqui Moly Produktions GmbH, Saarlouis), Oil change / engine service, Automatic transmission service (gear oil change with almost 100% fluid exchange), Motor system cleaning, Brake fluid service, Tire service (tire mounting, balancing, repair, wheel change)
- Materials
- Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), Brake fluid DOT 4, Brake fluid DOT 5.1, Brake fluid SL6 DOT 4 (LV), Engine oil SAE 5W-40 (Leichtlauf High Tech), Engine oil SAE 5W-30 (Top Tec 4200)
- Founded
- 1957
- Employees
- >1000
- Industries
- Automotive (passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, classic cars,, Marine, Agricultural/garden equipment, Construction machinery, Industry, Aviation (light aircraft)
- 01
Research & Development
- 02
Production of additives/greases/pastes (Ulm)
- 03
Production of engine oils (Saarlouis)
- 04
Quality assurance with QR authenticity check
- 05
Distribution via retail, workshops and sales subsidiaries
Materials & Processes
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)
Solid lubricant as the active ingredient of the original oil additive with emergency-run properties.
Engine oil SAE 5W-40 (Leichtlauf High Tech)
Low-viscosity engine oil for vehicles according to current manufacturer specifications.
Engine oil SAE 5W-30 (Top Tec 4200)
Engine oil for vehicles with current emissions and standard requirements.
Brake fluid DOT 4
Brake fluid according to FMVSS 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 Class 3/4, SAE J 1703/J 1704.
Brake fluid DOT 5.1
Brake fluid for higher requirements according to FMVSS 116 DOT 5.1 and ISO 4925 Class 5.1.
Brake fluid SL6 DOT 4 (LV)
Low-viscosity brake fluid according to ISO 4925 Class 6 with approvals such as VW 501 14 and BMW QV 34 001.
Locations
Ulm
DEHeadquarters, administration, sales, R&D, production (additives, greases, pastes)
- Materials
- Additives, greases, pastes, engine oils
Saarlouis
DEProduction of engine oils (LIQUI MOLY Produktions GmbH, formerly Mineralölwerk Méguin)
- Materials
- Engine oils
Product Groups
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of additives, lubricants and engine oilsOther | – | – | – | – | Engine oils, Additives, Lubricants |
| Production of additives, greases and pastes (Ulm-Lehr)Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of engine oils (subsidiary Liqui Moly Produktions GmbH, Saarlouis)Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Oil change / engine serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic transmission service (gear oil change with almost 100% fluid exchange)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Motor system cleaningAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brake fluid serviceAssembly | – | – | – | – | Brake fluid DOT 4, Brake fluid DOT 5.1, Brake fluid SL6 DOT 4 |
| Tire service (tire mounting, balancing, repair, wheel change)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission oil service unit (in-house automatic transmission oil service unit) | LIQUI MOLY | – | – | – | LIQUI MOLY service workshops |
| DPF Pressurized Tank Spray Gun | LIQUI MOLY SKU 7946 | – | – | – | – |
| DPF probe with 5 interchangeable tips (tool) | LIQUI MOLY SKU 7945 | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1957
Founded by Hans Henle in Ulm; registration of LIQUI MOLY GmbH on 31.03.1957; acquisition of the name rights and the patent for the MoS2 oil additive
- 1970
Sales launch with factory representatives in Germany; first exports (Hungary, Yugoslavia, Austria, Switzerland, Chile, Argentina)
- 1973
First fuel additives added to the product range
- 1974
Relocation of headquarters to Ulm-Lehr
- Ende 1970er
Entry into the engine oil business; new company colors blue-white-red
- 1990
Ernst Prost moves from Sonax to LIQUI MOLY
- 1998
Ernst Prost acquires the company shares from Hans Henle
- 2006
Purchase of the Mineralölwerk Méguin in Saarlouis
- 2017/18
LIQUI MOLY becomes part of the Würth Group
- 2022
Ernst Prost retires; Günter Hiermaier becomes sole managing director
- 2022/2023
Uli Weller becomes second managing director
- 2024
Salvatore Coniglio joins the management
- 2026
Extension of the Formula 1 partnership, founding of a subsidiary in China and strategic partnership with eFUEL GROUP