- Over 1,000,000 liters of lubricants daily production capacity
- Two production sites in Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates
- More than €90 million invested in plants and technology
With a daily production capacity of over one million liters, MANNOL is now one of the largest independent lubricant manufacturers in the world. The expansion of the production sites in Lithuania and Dubai marks a key step in the company’s development and is intended to strengthen its global supply capabilities in the long term.
Production output as a strategic milestone
For company founder Juri Sudheimer, the production volume achieved is more than just a key figure.
“Reaching this production milestone is highly symbolic. It shows how much we have grown in recent years, both technologically and organizationally. One million liters—just to illustrate the volume—is enough engine oil for over 220,000 car oil changes every day. But the million not only stands for MANNOL’s high production capacity, but also for reliability, quality, and international delivery capability. We can serve our partners worldwide even better and faster while maintaining our high standards.”
The production volume should enable us to meet growing demand in existing markets and continuously tap into new regions.
Two plants with a clear division of tasks
The entire production is spread across two locations that operate independently of each other but are closely interlinked in terms of organization and technology. The plant in Klaipėda is considered the largest lubricant plant in Northern Europe. More than 700,000 liters are produced there every day on an area of around 50,000 square meters. This location is complemented by the new plant in Dubai with an additional daily capacity of 300,000 liters.
Around 75 percent of daily production is accounted for by motor oils. The remaining share consists of special lubricants and other operating fluids. Both plants are organized according to European quality standards and are equipped with comparable technology.
Focus on automation and quality assurance
According to Managing Director Konstantin Gaab, MANNOL relies on highly automated production processes at both plants. So-called PIG or pigging systems are used, which enable complete separation of the products within the pipes and thus ensure product purity.
The entire value chain is located within the company itself. It ranges from research and development to laboratory testing and packaging design to the manufacture of plastic and metal containers and filling. Each batch undergoes a three-stage quality assurance process, starting with the incoming inspection of raw materials and ending with final approval. Samples are archived and must remain traceable for up to three years.
Investments as a basis for growth
Today’s production volume is the result of long-term investments. According to its own figures, MANNOL has invested more than €90 million in modernizing and expanding its plants since 2004. Of this, around €50 million has been invested in the site in Lithuania and around €40 million in the plant in the United Arab Emirates.
In Klaipėda, the number of filling lines was increased from two to sixteen and the processes were comprehensively digitized. The site in Dubai has an additional area of around 20,000 square meters, 104 tanks, and a storage capacity of 25 million liters. In addition, around 9 million euros were invested in the expansion and equipping of the laboratories.
Global delivery capability and new markets
The increased production capacity forms the basis for the brand’s international expansion. MANNOL now supplies more than 130 countries with over 500 products and around 10,000 product variants. The site in the United Arab Emirates serves not only as a production facility but also as a logistics hub. This is intended to shorten delivery routes to Asia, Africa, and South America.
Research, new drive systems, and digitalization
Research and development will continue to be a key focus in the future. MANNOL is working in its own laboratories on lubricant solutions for new drive technologies, including applications for e-mobility, hybrid vehicles, and industrial applications. At the same time, the company is investing in the further digitalization of production and logistics processes in order to increase efficiency and transparency.
MANNOL production at a glance
- Production capacity: over 1,000,000 liters per day
- Locations: Klaipėda in Lithuania and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates
- Total area: around 70,000 m²
- Tank capacity: over 65 million liters
- Investments since 2004: over 90 million euros (€) approximately 97 million US dollars ($) in plants and around 9 million euros (€) approximately 9.7 million US dollars ($) in laboratories
- Employees: around 460 worldwide
- Product range: over 500 products
- Delivery: to more than 130 countries
About MANNOL
MANNOL is an internationally active lubricant brand based in Germany. The company was founded in 1993 by Juri Sudheimer and offers a range of engine and transmission oils, operating fluids, car care products, and industrial lubricant solutions. Production is carried out entirely in-house, from development to filling in metal containers and plastic containers.
What does this mean for me as a motorcyclist?
For motorcyclists, MANNOL’s increased production capacity means, above all, more stable availability of engine oils and operating fluids. The high production volumes and global delivery capability are intended to ensure that products remain reliably available even when demand increases or during seasonal peaks. In addition, in-house production and quality assurance enable consistent product quality across all markets. New developments in research and development, for example in the field of modern drive concepts, could also have a long-term impact on the motorcycle segment in the form of adapted or further developed lubricants.
