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News 09/09/2026

AMSTUTZ WOODSPEED & ROXOR WOODCHAIN – working together for the forestry sector

A powerful duo for reliable performance.

News 30/07/2026

AMSTUTZ PRECLEANER INSECT

Stubborn insect residues? Find out why pre-washing with the AMSTUTZ PRECLEANER INSECT is crucial.

News 15/07/2026

Three AMSTUTZ products that really deliver

The MANEX S2 hand washing soap, the AMSTUTZ washing brush and the SPEED FOAM A67 active foam for pre-washing vehicles.

A red Roxor oil drum stands in an industrial hall with large green and silver turbines/generators. Through tall windows are green mountains, a hydroelectric station and turquoise water with a waterfall. At the top: ‘ROXOR TERRA TENSIO SYNTH’.

News 12/06/2026

ROXOR TERRA TENSIO SYNTH – Biodegradable turbine oils for hydroelectric power stations

Where performance and sustainability come together.

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News 26/05/2026

Steam rollers, gusts of wind and the ROXOR bouncy castle: ROXOR at the Weiach Historik

Weiach Historik 2026: plenty of technology, lively discussions and a tent brimming with a spirit of adventure.

Press release 18/05/2026

LAEMMLE Chemicals AG joins the Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network (SPIN)

A fruitful collaboration for an economically and environmentally successful future for Switzerland.

Three bright yellow canisters of Amstutz S-Series car wash detergent stand on a shiny background with splashing water. Labels: S1000 XTRA MAXI FOAM, S2000 XTRA PLATINUM SHAMPOO, S1500 XTRA S8 XXL FOAM. Top: NEW CARWASH S-SERIES FULL POWER.

News 15/05/2026

New AMSTUTZ CarWash S-Series: Strong fragrance. More power. Uncompromisingly clean.

Developed for greater freshness, greater effectiveness and a significantly stronger customer impression.

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Paid Post 11/05/2026

AUTOINSIDE Issue 03 – May 2026

Hansjörg Hug, CEO of LAEMMLE Produkte AG, answers fascinating questions about brands and the future. Read the interview here.

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News 23/03/2026

Responsible chemistry: Biodegradable universal lubricating grease with H1 registration

ROXOR AMBIS MARVIS GREASE 2 – for applications with environmental and safety requirements

A group of men in a modern, bright room with high ceilings. Many glowing Edison bulbs hang from the ceiling. The men talk and stand around red oil drums labelled ‘ROXOR OIL IN MOTION’, used as bar tables. Large windows at back.

News 18/03/2026

Between Hydraulic Oil, Seals and Dialogue: An insight into the 2026 specialist seminar

Technical Seminar 2026: Practical experience, dialogue and fresh ideas on hydraulics, seals and sustainable optimisation.

Technical articles 09/03/2026

GHS – the unknown danger?

GHS ZERO: How we label lubricants safely and minimise risks in the workplace

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News 09/02/2026

Update from Mönchaltorf: Between explosion protection, PostBus air volumes and frozen gravel

9,000 m³ of air, explosion protection, a winter construction site: how teamwork got a ventilation system onto the roof.

Red truck by green fields with farm robots. Industrial buildings with red oil drums. Foreground ROXOR drum: “Based on Biomass”. Text: “Next Level Organic Hydraulic Oil ROXOR TERRA PRIME SYNTH 46”.

Press release 26/01/2026

ROXOR TERRA PRIME SYNTH 46 – a newly developed bio-hydraulic oil based on biomass

A CO₂ reduction of around 25 per cent from day one.

Paid Post 09/12/2025

AUTOINSIDE Issue 12 – December 2025

In this interview, Silvan Lämmle addresses fascinating questions about change and the future. You can find the fascinating interview here.

News 03/12/2025

Coming soon: ROXOR ATF DEX 6 CVT

This new, synthetic universal automatic transmission fluid has been specially developed for modern automatic transmissions and continuously variable transmission (CVT) systems, and will be available from 2026.

News 03/12/2025

Progress from Mönchaltorf: Construction site, teamwork and sustainable innovations

Hard hats on, team spirit up: Progress from Mönchaltorf

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News 12/11/2025

A look back at the Transport.ch 2025 trade fair in Bern

Four days of the trade fair packed with meetings, expert discussions and innovations.

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Press release 18/03/2025

laemmle-chemicals is committed to Switzerland as a business location

A significant milestone in the company’s history.

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News 04/02/2025

Livio’s second downhill victory in the European Cup

Livio claimed his second European Cup downhill victory in Orcières-La Merlette on 31 January.

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Paid Post 03/12/2024

AUTOINSIDE Issue 12 – December 2024

Here you can find the fascinating article in AUTOINSIDE: “When oil drums do the environment a favour”.

Technical articles 03/12/2024

Shear stability: What really makes lubricants stable?

Find out how crucial the shear stability of hydraulic oils is for the performance and service life of your machinery.

Paid Post 22/11/2024

‘die baustellen’ Issue 11 – November 2024

Silvan Lämmle has addressed some interesting questions on the topics of innovation, customer loyalty and sustainable hydraulic oils.

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Paid Post 04/11/2024

AUTOINSIDE Issue 11 – November 2024

You can find the fascinating report in AUTOINSIDE’s “Partnership of the Petrolheads” here.

News 18/10/2024

New helmet for Livio Hiltbrand

Together with Roxor and ALDI SUISSE AG, we’ll be right by Livio’s side for the coming season.

Technical articles 02/09/2024

Standards and specifications for engine oils: A comprehensive guide

We explain what standards, specifications and manufacturer’s guidelines are all about.

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News 27/08/2024

Deputy Minister for the Environment and Ambassador from Uruguay visit LAEMMLE

This reinforces our commitment to further developing chemical products with dedication and passion – products that are both high-performance and environmentally friendly.

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News 25/07/2024

Achieving big things sustainably through small steps

Find out in our interview with Aarvia Bau AG how they are making a further contribution to resource conservation by switching to ROXOR TERRA CIRCULAR HV 46.

Technical articles 11/06/2024

Visibly clean! Is that clean enough?

Find out why hydraulic fluids need to be more than just superficially clean, and which analysis methods the LTC LAEMMLE Tec Centre uses.

Young athletes Livio Hiltbrand and Stefanie Grob proudly present their CHF 12,000 cheques from Sporthilfe Team Suisse. Standing before sponsor logos in sportswear, they’re delighted to be named Young Athletes of the Year 2023.

News 01/05/2024

Swiss Sports Aid honours outstanding young talents in 2023

We warmly congratulate Livio Hiltbrand and Stefanie Grob on this well-deserved award.

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Technical articles 15/04/2024

Mineral hydraulic oil – reimagined

ROXOR TERRA CIRCULAR HV 46 is the first mineral hydraulic oil made from 100% base oils sourced from the circular economy. An interview on the subject with Hans Peter Winkler.

Technical articles 25/03/2024

Viscosity – the great unknown of hydraulic oil

How do you identify the correct viscosity, and who determines what is correct? We are pleased to share some useful information with you in the following report.

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News 22/03/2024

2024 European Cup Downhill Winner

With his victory in the downhill at the European Cup in Kvitfjell (NOR), Livio has secured a guaranteed place on the World Cup circuit.

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News 27/02/2024

2024 Swiss U21 Junior Giant Slalom Champion

Another title for our brand ambassador, Livio Hiltbrand. On 27 February, he triumphed in the U21 giant slalom.

Paid Post 12/02/2024

A&W Issue 1 + 2 – February 2024

You can find the fascinating interview with CEO Silvan Lämmle here.

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News 07/02/2024

A slightly different oil thriller from laemmle-chemicals

Thanks to our products, combined with a dash of garage-style humour and the Zurich dialect, this oil thriller comes to a clean and happy ending.

Technical articles 06/02/2024

Oxidation vs. thermal decomposition

The correct application of lubricants requires a basic understanding of oxidation and thermal decomposition. An interview with Martin Ruch.

Livio Hiltbrand on his way to a bronze medal

News 05/02/2024

Bronze for Livio Hiltbrand in the Super-G

Junior World Champion in the downhill the day before, and bronze in the Super-G just one day later!

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News 30/01/2024

Livio Hiltbrand is Junior World Champion in the downhill!

Our Livio is Junior World Downhill Champion! We’re incredibly proud and congratulate him on his impressive victory in Portes du Soleil (FR).

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News 23/01/2024

Livio Hiltbrand nominated for the Junior World Championships (Alpine Skiing)

Livio Hiltbrand has been selected by Swiss Ski for the Junior World Championships in Portes du Soleil.

Livio finishes third at the start of the season

News 19/12/2023

Successful start to the season for brand ambassador Livio Hiltbrand

Our brand ambassador, Livio Hiltbrand, finished third in the downhill race in Santa Caterina, Italy, on 14 December 2023.

Two men in a production hall are inspecting a package containing a yellow liquid: Petr Blazek (production manager) and Hansjörg Hug (CEO). Further bags of Fripoo windscreen washer fluid are lying on the conveyor belt.

Paid Post 05/12/2023

AUTOINSIDE Issue 12 – December 2023

You can find the fascinating report in AUTOINSIDE here: “A crystal-clear case of inventive genius”.

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Press release 01/11/2023

LAEMMLE Chemicals AG takes over AMSTUTZ Produkte AG

The merger offers further strategic advantages, particularly in the areas of procurement, development, production and sales.

Paid Post 12/10/2023

A&W Issue 10 – October 2023

Here you can find the fascinating report from A&W entitled “The lubricant pioneers are on the road to success”.

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Paid Post 23/09/2023

“This family is greasing the world”

You can find the fascinating report in Blick here: “laemmle-chemicals: The small global market leader in the oil business”.

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News 14/09/2023

We are partners of the Swiss Ice Hockey senior national teams

We are partners of the Swiss Ice Hockey senior national teams.

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Press release 12/09/2023

ROXOR TERRA CIRCULAR HV 46 – A milestone for sustainability and efficiency in the hydraulic oil industry

Another innovation from laemmle-chemicals.

News 01/09/2023

The ROXOR Oil Finder

With the new ROXOR Oil Finder, you can find the ideal oil for your machine or vehicle straight away.

Paid Post 01/07/2023

AUTOINSIDE Issue 7 – July 2023

You can find the fascinating report in AUTOINSIDE: “Ten customer questions on engine oil”.

Press release 27/06/2023

LAEMMLE Chemicals AG is now carbon-neutral

A groundbreaking step in the lubricants industry.

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News 07/06/2023

Your myChemicals customer portal

The new myChemicals customer portal is now online.

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Press release 23/05/2023

Junior World Champion Livio Hiltbrand is the new ROXOR brand ambassador for laemmle-chemicals

A promising partnership.

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Paid Post 09/05/2023

AUTOINSIDE Issue 5 – May 2023

Here you’ll find the fascinating article ‘Familiar flair in new settings’.

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News 04/05/2023

New product: The 3-in-1 cleaner Polyston PRO APC Multi Cleaner 05

The all-rounder for the workshop! The new Polyston PRO Multi Cleaner 05 effortlessly removes dirt.

Press release 17/04/2023

LAEMMLE Chemicals AG takes over the distribution of PETROFER (Switzerland) AG

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News 10/04/2023

ROXOR on ice – Switzerland for Switzerland

ROXOR 11-metre boards at the “Road to Riga” World Championship warm-up matches

News 05/01/2023

Online presentation of the new oil brand

On Wednesday, 11 January 2023 at 4.00 pm, we will be presenting our new oil brand.

Press release 12/12/2022

PANOLIN AG becomes LAEMMLE Chemicals AG

Announcement of the new company name.

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News 14/11/2022

We are proud AND we’re carrying on

Our company is and remains family-owned – since 1949.

Press release 02/11/2022

PANOLIN signs agreement to sell the ECL business to Shell

The sale of the bio-lubricants business to Shell realises the family’s long-standing vision.