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The German producer of additives for fuels and lubricants was founded 1993. It has been able to expand its portfolio continuously and supplies both dealers and customers directly. Additives are used in many areas of daily life. For example, in the food industry, in the construction industry or even in the cosmetics industry. However, they are also used in the storage and combustion of fossil and biogenic energy sources, including gasoline, (bio)diesel, heating oil, LPG and ethanol. The areas of application are: - Additives for compliance with standards Additives are necessary to produce fuels according to the German Industrial Standard (DIN) or the EU standard. Refineries or import tank terminals use additives to be able to deliver their products as economically as possible and in compliance with the standard. - Additives for performance enhancement The effectiveness of additives for increasing the performance of engines has been tested and certified by Technischer Überwachungsverein (TÜV an internationally active, independent service companies from Germany and Austria that test, inspect and certify technical systems) and manufacturers. The additives are used, among other things, in racing to further increase the performance of engines. - Additives improve functionality The addition of additives optimizes the combustion of the fuel, making it easier to comply with emission limits (Euro 6 standard). - Additives for heating oil Premium heating oil is commercially upgraded with an additional additive package to ensure trouble-free use even after prolonged storage. - Renewable fuels (eFuel) Up to 20% bio content in fuels is now common, or even mandatory in Switzerland. In particular, so-called fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), which are obtained from vegetable fats such as rapeseed oil or animal fats, are used in biodiesel or biofuel. The bio content leads to a better environmental balance, but it needs special additives to offer the usual good performance.