MANNOL has expanded its production capacity to more than one million liters per day, securing its position among the world’s largest independent lubricant manufacturers. The recent expansion of facilities in Lithuania and Dubai marks a significant milestone in the company’s global growth strategy.
Operating through two state-of-the-art plants in Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates, MANNOL has invested more than €90 million in technology, quality, and capacity enhancement. With a portfolio of over 500 products supplied to more than 130 markets worldwide, the company has established itself as a strong international player in the lubricants industry.
Reaching the one million liter mark is seen as a symbol of MANNOL’s technological and organizational progress. “This milestone not only reflects our high production capacity, but also stands for reliability, quality, and international delivery capability. It enables us to serve our partners worldwide more effectively and quickly,” said Juri Sudheimer, founder of MANNOL/SCT.
Production is organized across two strategically important sites that operate independently yet remain closely connected. The Klaipėda plant in Lithuania, covering 50,000 square meters, is the largest lubricant facility in Northern Europe, producing more than 700,000 liters per day. The newly built Dubai plant adds another 300,000 liters daily, bringing total capacity to over one million liters. Around 75 percent of production consists of engine oils, with the remainder made up of specialty lubricants and operating fluids.
Both facilities rely on automated processes and advanced pigging systems to ensure absolute product purity. “Our laboratories meet the highest ASTM standards, and every batch undergoes a three stage quality assurance process, from raw material inspection to final release. Each sample is archived for up to three years, guaranteeing consistent quality at the highest level,” explained Konstantin Gaab, Managing Director of MANNOL/SCT Germany.
Since 2004, MANNOL has invested heavily in modernizing its plants—around €50 million in Lithuania and €40 million in Dubai. In Klaipėda, filling lines have been expanded from two to sixteen, while production processes have been digitized. The Dubai site adds 20,000 square meters of space, 104 tanks, and a storage capacity of 25 million litres, providing greater flexibility and reducing dependence on external producers. An additional €9 million has been invested in laboratory expansion and equipment to strengthen research and quality assurance.
The increased production capacity is also a cornerstone of MANNOL’s international expansion. “The UAE facility is not only a production site but also a logistics hub that shortens delivery routes and brings markets such as Asia, Africa, and South America much closer. Customers today expect short delivery times and consistent quality—and that is exactly what we can now guarantee worldwide,” Gaab emphasized.
Innovation remains the driving force behind MANNOL’s growth. The company is developing advanced solutions for new drive technologies and sustainable lubricant concepts, including products for e mobility, hybrid vehicles, and modern industrial applications. At the same time, investments in digitalization aim to make production and logistics even more efficient. MANNOL’s goal is to actively shape the market and influence the lubricants sector with forward looking technologies.
Source: MANNOL
