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Molykote Lubricants:
SIXTY YEARS OF SMART SUCCESS
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Celebrating 60 Years

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Learn more about Molykote's History of Success
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Molykote® Is Smart Lubrication™ with 60 Years of Smart Success

Let’s Celebrate! Molykote® brand lubricants are Smart Lubrication™, born from centuries-old discoveries to solve the world’s severe-duty lubricating problems. Constantly expanded into new, innovative lubrication technologies, Molykote is now respected globally with 60 Years of Smart Success (PDF size = 610kb). So, Dow Corning invites the brand’s countless customers, more than 3,000 channel partners and all of its own employees to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Molykote.

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Celebrate: Molykote History

Based on a “slippery metal” ore discovered in the 18th century, Molykote lubricants debuted as “the purest molybdenum disulfide” in 1948. Alpha Molykote introduced this new dimension in lubrication and proceeded to develop many application-matched formulations and establish strong regional sales support worldwide. Dow Corning acquired the operations in the ’60s, added global marketing strength and expanded its offerings with silicone-based lubricants. Growth accelerated and success increased as the brand enjoyed a steady flow of new product development, technical support and enhanced service from a growing body of channel partners. Molykote technical applications centers, serving global customers, now operate in many countries like the U.S., Germany, Japan and India. Over the last 20 years, expanded product choices and expert service have driven continued growth. Molykote celebrates 60 Years of Smart Success (PDF size = 610kb).

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Celebrate: Smart Lubrication

Smart Lubrication is what Molykote dependably delivers:

  • Heritage of Innovation – Dow Corning and Molykote bring a rich history of experience in innovative solutions … engineered at the molecular level, precisely for your application.
  • Precise Formulations – Designed for optimum lubricating and energy-saving solutions.
  • Unmatched Expertise – Internationally recognized experts in lubrication products and services.
  • Global Presence, Local Service and Supply – Channel partners worldwide committed to excellence and customer satisfaction at the local level.
  • Smart Customers – For 60 years, OEM designers, maintenance and materials engineers have trusted Molykote performance to solve and prevent their lubrication problems.

Celebrate: Pride in Success

Sixty Years of Smart Success is why Molykote proudly promotes:

  • Expertise – Molykote lubrication experts solve problems with valued solutions.
  • Trust – Molykote is known and trusted worldwide: “When it has to work, it has to be Molykote.”
  • Complete – Molykote has a full range of lubrication products, services, solutions and channels.
  • Smart – Molykote brings together great technology, expert people and smart customers.
    • We have the proven products, global supply, local support and expertise to help you work smarter.
    • Molykote is Smart Lubrication … delivering energy savings, CO2 reduction and a wide range of performance.
 

Celebrate: Molykote Solutions

Solving Problems & Saving Energy is how Molykote globally grows:Molykote® P37 Paste

Milestones in Smart Success

1948Alpha Molykote founded in Stamford, Conn.
1956Molykote KG establishes European plant
1958Dr. A. Bartel has a large tribological test field built in Munich.
1964Dow Corning acquires Alpha Molykote
1967Dow Corning acquires Molykote GmbH
1971The marketing department moves to Dow Corning’s headquarter in Brussels.
1972Dow Corning Kabushiki Kaisha began producing Molykote lubricants in Japan.
1973Silicone & fluorosilicone lubricants added to Molykote brand
1974An international distributor meeting toook place in Knokke, Belgium.
1980Worldwide Molykote marketing established in Munich
1985Molykote develops Antifriction coatings as solid lubricants
1991Molykote Book published for engineers and technicians
1994Succeeded in a patented surface treatment of graphite
1996The production and R&D facilities in Europe moved to Wiesbaden.
2001Total Lubrication Program launched with 42 specialty & mineral oils
2002Molykote global look and feel are redesigned for Smart Lubrication
2004Molykote brand redesigned for Smart Lubrication
2006Applications Troubleshooting Guide launched for 24/7 interactive technical service
2008Energy Savings Calculator debuts online for identifying lubrication cost savings
2008Dow Corning celebrates Molykote 60th Anniversary



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