MOTOREX Magazine 2023 126 EN

WORLD OF MOTOREX Nº 126 motorex.com 

THE TIGHTROPE ARTIST 

OF LENZERHEIDE 

Meticulously prepared 

for the winter season 

#RACEPROVEN 

20 years of MOTOREX × KTM 

INTERVIEW 

Effects of alternative 

fuels on motor oil 

FLUIDLYNX 

Clean, smart and scalable

MOTOREX MAGAZINE Nº 126 FALL 2023 

EDITORIAL 

NEVER FAILING TO SUPRISE 

CHALLENGE THE LIMITS 

14 THE TIGHTROPE ARTIST OF LENZERHEIDE 20 

SPOTLIGHTS 

04 News from MOTOREX 

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION 

06 Fuel additives for the winter 

12 Savings potential in transportation 

30 Practical tips on Lube & Care 

34 Automated fluid management 


14 The tightrope artist of Lenzerheide 

SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE 

08 Stress test in the forest 

26 Effects of alternative fuels 

on motor oil 


20 MOTOREX × KTM 

20 years of fluid success 

AROUND THE WORLD 

38 Infospots, puzzle 

08 


20 YEARS OF MOTOREX × KTM 

SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE 

“INNOVATION IS VITAL 

FOR THE FUTURE OF 

OUR INDUSTRY.” 

Sustainability and carbon 

reduction are 

subjects on everyone's 

lips and are having a noticeable 

impact on society – 

including on our work as 

a manufacturer of performance 

fluids with our own 

Research & Development department. 

The requirement 

to optimize carbon emissions 

and energy consumption on 

an ongoing basis and in every 

step of our activities – no 

matter how small – always 

opens up surprising potential 

for savings. We investigate 

this closely and are able to 

act where it will be most effective. 

This starts with raw 

material suppliers, who are 

increasingly providing precise 

figures on their products’ carbon 

footprints. Saving energy is an obvious 

step and extends far beyond optimizing 

the energy consumption in our production 

processes and right through to our 

products, such as the friction-optimized 

and thus fuel-efficient 0W/X generation 

high lubricity motor oils. 

The use of alternative fuels that contain 

a share of renewable energies or are 

entirely renewable is highly topical. In 

the case of motor fuels in particular, 

there are a range of transitional and 

interim solutions. Which of these will 

ultimately prevail remains open to 

conjecture. What is clear is that this 

development is greatly increasing the 

diversity of the operating fluids being 

used and the demands placed on 

them. 

We can already say that the requirements 

in terms of data collection and 

testing associated with new technologies 

in our laboratories are growing 

rapidly. With an international team of 

experts and a high-performance R&D 

infrastructure, we are responding to 

the ever-changing demands with innovative 

solutions. This makes me optimistic 

– not least from the perspective 

of the dedicated MOTOREX R&D team. 

Our motivation is unbroken as we move 

forward into a future that never fails to 

surprise. 

Yours sincerely, 

Dr. Markus Kurzwart and team 

Director of Research & Development 

Impressum 

Editor: 

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Gümligen Translation: BMP Translations AG, Basel Cover photo: Denise Wey, Lenzerheide Graphics and prepress: 

Burki Scherer AG, Oftringen Printing: Merkur Druck AG, Langenthal. 

Text contributions may be used when source is indicated. MOTOREX ® and all employed product names are internationally 

protected trade marks. No responsibility is accepted for printing errors or changes in the technical data.

MOTOREX MAGAZINE 4 

SPOTLIGHTS 

Text: Martin Aeschlimann 


LET’S GO BIO: 

ECOGREASE B300 

Universal grease ECOGREASE B300 

combines top-quality performance features 

with added value from sustainability. 

It contains over 83 % renewable 

raw materials. With a balanced performance 

profile, its benefits such as 

excellent pumpability in central lubrication 

systems across a wide temperature 

range (-30 to 120 ° C) make it a compelling 

choice. High adhesiveness dependably 

binds the lubricant to the lubrication 

point. In combination with good water 

resistance this ensures lasting lubrication 

with a high degree of protection 

against wear and corrosion. Rapid 

biodegradability in accordance with 

OECD 301 B meets the Environmentally 

Acceptable Lubricant (EAL) criteria in 

full, making it ideal for use in agriculture, 

construction, forest management, and 

applications near water. 

GO TO PRODUCT 

motorex.com/ecogrease-b300 

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE: 

BIO PARTS CLEANER 

Conventional small-parts cleaning systems 

work using cold cleaners. These 

usually contain solvents and are often 

highly effective, but they have the usual 

drawbacks in terms of health and fire 

hazards. The heated, oxygen-enriched 

watery cleaning solution in the BIO 

PARTS CLEANER effectively removes 

grease and dirt with the help of tensides 

(surfactant substances) and uses 

microorganisms to continually degrade 

the contaminants. MOTOREX makes 

the switch to the new technology easy 

with an attractive starter kit consisting 

of a BIO PARTS CLEANER cleaning 

device with lid, 100 liters of BIO PARTS 

CLEANER FLUID, and the essential BIO 

PARTS CLEANER TABS for regenerating 

the cleaning fluid. Once you've worked 

with this device, which is especially kind 

to human health and the environment 

as well as being economical, you won't 

want to do without the benefits of the 

latest cleaning technology again. 

GO TO PRODUCT 

motorex.com/bio-partscleaner-starter-kit 

MORE SUSTAINABILITY 

FOR THE METAL INDUSTRY 

MOTOREX metal machining fluids are a 

success factor in many industries and a 

part of the Swiss culture of precision. 

Sustainability and environmental protection 

are two topics more timely than 

ever in industrial production. This is the 

moment for the new SWISSCUT DECO 

BX high-performance bio cutting oil! 

Based on renewable raw materials 

(> 50 %), it meets strict requirements 

for ready biodegradability (OECD 301 B) 

and negligible toxicity. The cutting oil is 

free of chlorine, zinc, and other undesirable 

materials and guarantees constant 

process reliability. In long-term tests 

SWISSCUT DECO BX displays high cutting 

performance as well as material compatibility 

and non-toxicity. It is ideally 

suited for working all metallic materials, 

for example for watch parts and implants. 

GO TO PRODUCT 

motorex.com/swisscut-deco-bx 

Foto: © TERRI 

10 YEARS OF GREEN PARTNERSHIP 

Ten years ago, values like quality and tenacity brought 

Swedish forestry equipment manufacturer TERRI and 

MOTOREX together. TERRI develops and produces 

multifunctional harvesters and forwarders in Älmhult 

in southern Sweden. The machines combine high performance 

and maneuverability with very low soil impact. 

The company is committed to finding the most environmentally 

safe solutions possible. Most of its machines 

are factory-filled with sustainable operating fluids like 

readily biodegradable ECOSYNT HEES hydraulic oil. To 

maximize durability and economical use of hydraulic oil 

charges, TERRI orders an oil analysis after 500 hours of 

operation. Continuing growth and high customer satisfaction 

are proof that TERRI's strategy has been working 

since the company's founding in 1971. 

www.terri.se 

ECOSYNT HEPR 37 GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND 

Heavy-duty and highly environmentally friendly ECOSYNT HEPR hydraulic oils 

are very popular in the building trades. No wonder, since the high-performance 

hydraulic oil's ready biodegradability is an added value that the construction 

industry is no longer willing to forgo. In response, MOTOREX is adding two new 

products to the ECOSYNT HEPR range with viscosities of ISO VG 32 and 37. The 

latter is precisely tailored to the extreme requirements of Liebherr hydraulic 

components in mobile, tracked, and marine cranes. It meets the strict LIEBHERR 

BASIC-LEVEL LH-00-HYC standard and features extremely rapid air release. All 

ECOSYNT HEPR hydraulic fluids are biodegradable (EAL), heavy-duty, gentle on 

materials, readily miscible, and long-lasting. The two low-viscosity HEPR hydraulic 

oils open up a multitude of new applications. Ready for ECOSYNT HEPR? Your 

MOTOREX contact person will be glad to advise you. 

GO TO PRODUCT 

motorex.com/ecosynt-hepr-37



DON'T GET CAUGHT 

OUT IN THE COLD! 


Text: Klaus Larock 

Whenever temperatures fall below 

minus seven degrees Celsius for 

the first time, evildoers like condensation 

and paraffin precipitation 

in diesel fuel and heating oil demand 

their annual tribute. 

In response to high energy prices, many people fill 

their tanks before winter sets in and prices go up. As a 

result, summer diesel or a mixture with reduced cold 

resistance may slumber unnoticed in company storage 

tanks. If no one remembers until it's too late, the entire 

fleet may end up stranded. So specialists recommend 

always applying the right additive before it's too late. 

Applying an additive to fuel after the fact enhances 

certain properties that, depending on its composition, 

already exist in the fuel. Whether for special operating 

conditions, cleaning, system and cold protection, or 

storage, MOTOREX has best-selling, state-of-the-art 

winter fuel additives. 

WINTER PROOF 

Winter additive for diesel fuel and heating oil. Improves 

filterability (CFPP) and significantly lowers the pour point. 

Prevents early wax crystal formation, ensuring that the 

diesel system remains functional and protected even in 

low temperatures. Add to fuel at temperatures above 

+5 ° C. Not suitable for bio-diesel. EURO 6 compliant. 

DIESEL IMPROVER 

Cleans and protects the entire fuel system and enhances 

anti-corrosion. The additive increases the fuel's lubricating 

performance. It incorporates a cetane booster 

to improve ignition and cold starting. Through better 

combustion, DIESEL IMPROVER prevents formation 

of deposits and problems such as coking over short 

distances that can result. EURO 6 compliant. 

SYSTEM GUARD 

Fuel additive for gas and diesel engines with a gentle 

cleaning effect for the entire injection system. SYS- 

TEM GUARD enhances anti-corrosion, binds water, 

and is suitable for fuel systems with or without a 

catalytic converter. Many OEMs prescribe periodically 

adding a water-binding additive as part of the 

maintenance schedule. EURO 6 compliant. 

FUEL STABILIZER 

This fuel anti-oxidation additive helps stabilize fuel 

during lengthy storage periods (over the winter season), 

binds water, and protects the system against rust and 

corrosion. Prevents paint-like deposits in the fuel system. 

Suitable for gasoline and diesel systems. Effective 

for periods of up to six months. EURO 6 compliant. 

“MY SNOWCAT AND I 

ARE WINTER-PROOF!” 

GO TO INFO 

motorex.com/car-additives



TRIED & TESTED: 

STRESS TEST 

IN THE FOREST 

Text: Martin Aeschlimann, Photos: Ehrenbolger & Suter AG 

The phrase “tried & tested” also implies 

“proven.” When a MOTOREX product 

is developed, before it's considered proven 

in a wide range of industries, it undergoes 

a number of field tests. Exchanges with 

experienced professionals in the trades 

are an extremely important aspect of the 

process. They're the only way to get new 

technologies, ingredients, production 

processes, and ultimately products ready 

for market under the conditions where 

they'll actually be used. This guarantees 

that, along with top quality, MOTOREX 

always stands for tried and tested lubricant 

solutions. 

RIGOROUS FIELD TESTS: 

A “MUST” FOR EVERY 

NEW PRODUCT.


One valued partner for field testing of lubricants 

and operating fluids for the timber industry is 

forestry company Ehrenbolger + Suter AG in 

Fulenbach, Canton Solothurn, Switzerland. Over 

many years of collaboration, countless findings 

and nuggets of industry-specific knowledge from 

these forestry pros have been incorporated into a 

wide range of lubricant solutions. 

Harvester chain lubrication 

Harvester saws place far heavier demands on 

chain oil than do hand-operated chainsaws. This is 

because the chain rotates twice as fast (at up to 

200 kph) as that of a handheld saw, and cutting 

capacity is high. Since the cutting operation is 

automated, large mechanical forces also act on the 

blade and cutting elements at high frequencies, 

generating large amounts of heat. With BIOGUARD 

PROFESSIONAL, MOTOREX has developed a chainsaw 

oil explicitly designed for the exacting demands 

of mechanical timber harvesting. Its special 

additive formula allows it to adhere to the chain at 

all temperatures. It is not flung away from the 

sprocket at the tip of the blade and even fully lubricates 

the guide bar groove on the lower edge. 

BIOGUARD PROFESSIONAL was fine-tuned by 

varying the recipe and noting details of the cutting 

elements used and values measured (consumption, 

wear, downtime of chain and blade, cross section, 

filterability, etc.) in field tests. BIOGUARD 

PROFESSIONAL's formula based on renewable raw 

materials and ready biodegradability (OECD 301 B) 

makes it ideal for total-loss chain lubrication. 

Long-term experience in demand 

In forestry equipment, complex hydraulic systems 

under high pressures (up to 350 bar) perform 

strenuous tasks for hours at a time. The hydraulic 

oil transmits tonnes of force at all times, even in 

extreme cold and heat. For years readily biodegradable 

(OECD 301 B) ECOSYNT HEES (Hydraulic 

Environmental Ester Synthetic, non-water-soluble) 

hydraulic oil has been an exemplary success story. 

But how does hydraulic oil behave over extended 

use, after fine filtration, or after lengthy downtimes? 

These are aspects that MOTOREX painstakingly 

investigates through long-term testing with regular 

lubricant analyses from work sites with different 

climates. Few if any other MOTOREX products 

combine as much know-how as ECOSYNT HEES, 

which with proper handling lasts three to five 

times as long as mineral hydraulic oils. This makes 

it easy on the bank account as well as on the environment 

and resources. 

Wear values were regularly measured 

on cutting elements during development 

of the new saw chain oil. 

In field trials, new recipes are tested 

to their limits on clearly defined aspects. 

Heinz Suter, co-owner, 

Ehrenbolger + Suter AG, Fulenbach, Switzerland 

“Innovation is vital 

for the future 

of our industry.” 

For equipment with two-stroke 

engines it makes sense 

to use ASPEN 2T alkylate fuel. 

Happy ending: With field testing 

complete, the equipment can be 

filled with the finished BIOGUARD 

PROFESSIONAL chainsaw oil. 

ASPEN 2T: new recipe for testing 

“Testing new recipes is always exciting,” says Heinz 

Suter with authority. Power saws are irreplaceable 

in forestry. Reducing pollutants in workers' surroundings 

and low-wear operation are important 

concerns for hand-operated devices. ASPEN 2T 

and 4T special-purpose gasoline for two-stroke 

and four-stroke engines is free of lead, benzene, 

aromatic substances, sulfur, etc. A test recipe for 

the further optimization of ASPEN 2T is currently 

being tested for its performance in Switzerland. 

For two-stroke work equipment such as chainsaws, 

the focus is on reducing pollutants, keeping the 

engine clean, protecting against wear, and other 

factors. Power saws used in tests are subsequently 

disassembled and inspected for residue formation 

and wear. 

On the safe side 

Whether in Sweden at –4 ° C during mechanical 

timber harvesting, in motorcycle racing at 230 kph 

in the United States, at 4:20 a.m. in a snowcat in 

Tyrol, or on a long truck journey on Autoroute A50 

near Marseille – wherever lubricants have an 

effect on function, people are working. They are 

pursuing goals and doing valuable work for our 

society. And in every situation, they can depend 

on “tried & tested” solutions from MOTOREX. 

GO TO MOVIE 

youtube.com/shorts/_OMZrmyCu04 

MOTOREX MAGAZINE 11



TRANSPORTATION SECTOR: 

HUGE POTENTIAL 

FOR FUEL SAVINGS 

Text: Martin Aeschlimann 

Efforts to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 

emissions in transportation were a topic 

even before energy prices reached their 

current heights. Modern technologies in 

combination with better driving are part 

of the solution. One rarely considered 

factor in energy consumption is engine oil. 

Low viscosity, heavy-duty fuel economy 

performance engine oils can cut fuel 

consumption by anywhere from 1.3 to 3 %, 

depending on the engine generation. 

1.9 

trillion tkm (tonne-kilometers) 

was the EU’s total transportation volume in 2021. 

Source: statista.com 

2021 

saw 10 529 000 000 tkm 

transported in Switzerland. 

Especially in modern trucks, innovative motor oils are 

a fluid element in engine design. With three high-performance, 

low-viscosity Fuel Economy engine oils in the 

XERUS family, MOTOREX is further expanding its broad 

range of fuel-efficient oils for the latest generation of 

trucks. 

Extremely low-viscosity engine oils for heavy diesel trucks 

(note the manufacturer's instructions) are part of a comprehensive 

set of measures to meet ever more stringent 

consumption and emissions targets. Reduced HTHS (high 

temperature high shear) values allow XERUS high-performance 

fuel economy engine oils to achieve further 

significant fuel efficiency savings compared to normal 

fuel economy oils. Performance-optimized, low-viscosity 

base fluids in combination with innovative additives and 

blending processes provide the highest levels of durability 

and protection against wear. XERUS engine oils are 

formulated for the latest generation of ultra-efficient 

commercial vehicle engines and are not backward - 

compatible (i.e. they cannot be used in older models). 

Since XERUS engine oils are not backward-compatible, 

fuel-efficient fleet oils such as MOTOREX NEXUS or 

FOQUS QTM can be used to help reduce consumption 

in older trucks. Your MOTOREX representative will be 

glad to advise you. 

“THE SWISS TRUCKING ASSOCIATION 

ASTAG WELCOMES ALL MEASURES 

TO ENHANCE EFFICIENCY BY REDUCING 

FUEL CONSUMPTION.” 

Dr. André Kirchhofer, Deputy Director of ASTAG (Swiss Commercial Vehicle Association), Bern 

28.4 

million liters can potentially be saved per year 

if diesel consumption could be lowered by 1,8 % for 

only 50 % of all tonne-kilometers carried in 

Switzerland (average consumption 30 l/100 tkm¹). 

Projection/assumption 1 

For the latest generation of especially 

efficient commercial vehicle engines: 

XERUS FE SAE 0W/20 (MB 228.71 DTFR 

15C140, IVECO 18-1804 TLV LS): for IVECO 

Heavy Duty Trucks (Cursor engines with 

Fuel Economy package). 

XERUS TG SAE 5W/20 (SCANIA LDF-5 / 

MAN M3977): for SCANIA and MAN trucks. 

XERUS LH SAE 5W/30 (MB-APPROVAL 

228.61 DTFR 15C130, VDS-5, RLD-5): 

for MERCEDES-BENZ, VOLVO, 

and RENAULT trucks. 

GO TO INFO 

motorex.com/truck-xerus


IT'S ALL ABOUT 

RESPECT 

AND CONSIDERED 

ACTION. 

GO TO MOVIE 

youtube.com/shorts/ 

o7dHIcUmEM4 


THE TIGHTROPE ARTIST 

OF LENZERHEIDE 

Text: Martin Aeschlimann, Photos: MOTOREX/Denise Wey/LBB AG/Fatzer AG


METICULOUSLY PREPARED 

FOR THE WINTER SEASON 

Today is a good day – weather conditions are ideal for 

the work planned on the six-seat chairlift. The trek 

into the mountains begins with the morning dew at 

7:00 a.m. The materials needed were assembled the 

previous evening. The workers meet at the Scharmoin 

midstation's maintenance shop. From there the journey 

continues in a nimble 4 × 4 followed by a climb to 

2545 meters on the same lift the team will perform 

maintenance on. The ascent is the team members' 

first chance to use all their senses to assess how well 

the equipment is functioning. “If there are unwanted 

vibrations, noises, or even if the chair swings too 

much as we pass the pylons, we notice right away,” 

Denise explains adeptly at the beginning of the trip. In 

the past few weeks her team of three has followed a 

precisely defined maintenance plan, inspecting and 

maintaining countless assemblies such as the sheave 

trains on the pylons. The work is done from a maintenance 

gondola. At the moment the task at hand is to 

retest the tightening torque of the transverse bolts 

and properly treat the cable before the winter season. 

Together with a colleague, Denise starts on foot from 

the top station down to the uppermost pylon. She 

remains in radio contact with the station, which 

advances the cables for lubrication precisely according 

to Denise's instructions. 

Respect yes – fear no 

An apprenticeship with Ems-Chemie and a general 

mechanic's Federal Proficiency Certificate were the 

basic requirements for Denise's dream job in the 

mountains – but by themselves not enough. The 

needed qualifications also included physical and 

Lenzerheide 

The backpack hangs heavy on her shoulders. With an oversized socket wrench 

set, a 1" torque wrench plus cable grease she ascends pylon no. 11 of the 

Urdenfürggli chairlift. Focused on her task, Denise Wey appears to dance while 

working on the 10-meter tall steel structure. But a closer look reveals how 

carefully the 26-year-old general mechanic places her hands with every move. 

The young woman is a member of the Lenzerheide Bergbahnen AG maintenance 

team, responsible for keeping a total of 22 cableways operating smoothly. 

mental fitness, good skiing or snowboarding skills, 

and no reluctance to work outdoors in all weathers. 

Not to mention climbing ability: depending on the 

equipment, cable pylons are anywhere from five (on 

a T-bar lift) to 50 (on a gondola lift) meters tall! Asked 

if she's not afraid of heights, Denise replies, “There's 

no room in my head for fear while I'm working. For 

respect and considered action, yes.” In general, 

everyone on the team has to be dependable. Now 

and then a helicopter is also used, making easy work 

of upkeep tasks involving heavy loads. That's when a 

well-practiced team is a must and, wanted or otherwise, 

adrenaline spurts are guaranteed. 

2014 

The Urdenbahn links 

the Arosa and Lenzerheide 

ski areas 

1937 

is when the Val Sporz – 

Tgantieni funicular, 

the first cableway 

in Lenzerheide, 

was built 

225 

kilometers of pistes 

cross the 

Arosa Lenzerheide 

ski region 

2100 

meters 

is the length of the 

Parpaner Rothornbahn's 

support 

rope 


Radio communication is a matter 

of safety: everyone on the team 

hears alerts at the same time 

to remain constantly informed. 

arosalenzerheide.swiss


Major maintenance and overhaul 

projects are always carried out 

as a team. Here the work is being 

done from a convenient maintenance 

gondola. 


“EVERYONE'S SAFETY 

HAS TOP PRIORITY IN 

MY WORK.” 

Denise Wey, general mechanic with Federal Proficiency Certificate; fascinated by technical 

infrastructure in the mountain landscape, loves to eat specialties of Grisons Canton such as 

capuns, enjoys skiing and riding mountain bikes and motorcycles; dreams of traveling with 

her partner to Norway or New Zealand 

Lunch from the backpack 

During the winter season, one member of the maintenance 

team is assigned to each facility on a rotating 

basis. “That way we can be sure that someone is there 

right away in the event of a malfunction.” On peak 

days there may be several thousand winter sport enthusiasts 

on the slopes. Our motto then is 'always 

prepared' and we have to act promptly and expertly.” 

If a hanger on a t-bar lift gets caught at an exposed 

spot, for example, Denise skis right to the location to 

assist the guest and readjust the equipment. And 

there are always lubrication points under heavy loads 

to be regreased. A grease gun and heavy-duty grease 

such as MOTOREX FETT 2000 are standard equipment. 

Often there's little time left for lunch, which almost 

always comes from a backpack to keep things simple, 

but still tastes good. 

Natural spectacles included 

Denise has always considered it a privilege to work in 

this fascinating mountain landscape. “Every day is different, 

if only because of the seasons. The intense 

winter season is followed by spring and the first overhaul 

jobs. Next comes the summer season with a 

completely different kind of tourism and transport 

needs. The technical circumstances on the lines are 

different in every season – that impacts a lot of different 

things. I also appreciate the shift toward more sustainable 

solutions for technical applications. A good 

example is readily biodegradable CABLE PROTECT 

cable lubricant from MOTOREX. Humanity should do 

more to apply its knowledge and skill for environmentally 

friendly solutions.” It's an opinion that Denise 

doesn't just assert at work. And when the day's work 

is done, Denise's efforts are often rewarded on the 

journey back down with an unforgettable natural 

spectacle: “Sunsets in winter are out of this world!” 

Indispensible cable care 

There is no lack of lubrication points on the 

Lenzerheide cableways. Many of them are 

lubricated and sealed for life. The lubrication 

points that require maintenance are listed on a 

lubrication schedule for each facility. Lubrication 

schedules, incidentally, are a service provided by 

MOTOREX to make work easier and prevent 

costly lubrication outages. On all cableways, 

steel ropes are particularly exposed to high 

mechanical and weather-related loads. Cableway 

cables can be kilometers long and weigh several 

tonnes. Regular regreasing with CABLE PROTECT 

is essential to keep them operating reliably. 

Regularly relubricated cables show markedly 

lower signs of wear, and their quieter functioning 

is key to a more pleasant ride for passengers. 

A heavy-duty cable with compacted 

braiding for longer life 

GO TO PRODUCT 

motorex.com/cable-protect


Kevin Benavides celebrates KTM's 

19th Dakar Rally victory. 



MOTOREX × KTM 

20 YEARS OF FLUID SUCCESS 

Text: Brad Graham, Photos: KTM, MOTOREX 

100 % commitment to a goal is something KTM and MOTOREX 

have in common. Both companies have conquered the racetrack, 

and their products are market leaders. The result of 20 years of 

close collaboration: 122 FIM world championships and counting, 

plus further racing triumphs like this one at the Dakar Rally. 

And over 2.4 million stock motorcycles filled with MOTOREX! 

“20 Years of MOTOREX × KTM” 

was celebrated with a limited 

special series. Both motor oils 

are sold out, so further orders 

are unfortunately not possible.


Stefan Huber, (Rally Team Technical Director), with KTM since 2000 

“The KTM rally team comprises some 

40 people. We see Dakar as the most 

important rally of all. We just give it 

everything we've got.” 

 

Also protects against 

desert sand: 

CHAINLUBE ADVENTURE 

chain spray. 


Even with a high degree of automation, 

deft hands are always in demand. 

Designed to perform: the fully synthetic MOTOREX 

CROSS POWER 2T for high-revving 2-stroke engines. 

A PEEK BEHIND 

THE SCENES AT KTM 

motorex.com/20-years-ktm 

INSIDE 

KTM 

KTM's powerful and sturdy one-cylinder 

engines are legendary. 

2003 

Richard Sainct wins the 

first Dakar Rally for and 

with MOTOREX in 

January 2003. 

Two decades ago, the two companies agreed that neither 

was willing to settle for second place. There could be no 

better foundation for building something great together. 

But a damn-the-torpedoes approach seldom ends well in 

motorcycle racing. The only way to achieve ambitious goals 

is through a long-term strategic approach. 

Triumphal start: Dakar Rally 2003 

No other race in the world can look back at such an extraordinary 

history as the Dakar Rally. Its past is filled with spectacular 

stories from the world's most remote regions. Fabrizio Meoni's 

first win in 2001 was the fulfillment of a vision for KTM. Likewise, 

the launch of the MOTOREX × KTM partnership in 2003 

could not have been more successful. The triple victory of 

Richard Sainct, Cyril Despres, and Fabrizio Meoni provided 

incontrovertible proof of KTM's dominance in the world's 

most grueling rally. To date KTM has collected a total of 19 

Dakar triumphs, 17 of them with MOTOREX. This year Kevin 

Benavides and Toby Price scored a double coup to win the 

45th Dakar in Saudi Arabia. At the end of the last of 14 stages 

of a race lasting 44 hours, the two KTM riders found themselves 

in first and second place, just 12 seconds apart! 

2023 

A modern approach 

to safety includes 

navigation devices and 

a tracking system


Racing director Pit Beirer 

congratulates a racestained 

Kevin Benavides. 

20 years 

of partnership. 

122 

joint world championships. 

2.4 million 

motorcycles built and 

factory-filled with MOTOREX. 

1 goal 

to keep the success story going. 

With its slogan “READY TO RACE,” KTM is known for developing 

and manufacturing motorcycles at its plant in 

Mattighofen near Salzburg, Austria that are 100 % capable 

of holding their own in a race straight from the factory. 

From the dealer directly to the track and straight into the 

competition for the win. Naturally there are differences 

between street-legal stock bikes and racing bikes for 

private and factory teams. But the DNA is the same. 

“READY TO PERFORM” lubricants 

We now leave the muddy, dusty race courses of the 

world to visit the MOTOREX racing lab and KTM research 

and development department. Here the two partners 

analyze race results together to probe the frontiers of 

the achievable again and again. 

By specializing in lubricant applications, MOTOREX has 

acquired valuable know-how in many areas. Together 

with a highly capable development team and state-ofthe-art 

infrastructure, this expertise makes it possible 

to formulate specific lubrication solutions very quickly. 

Lubricants have long been a fluid engineering element. 

“While working on improvements to the legendary LC4 

engine, produced for 30 years, we installed a silver-coated 

con rod bearing cage. Because engine oils from producers 

other than MOTOREX were being used in the United 

States, South Africa, and Australia, there were frequent 

problems with the bearings. In test runs with POWER 

SYNT 4T under the harshest conditions we experienced 

not even a hint of this problem. After that we required 

MOTOREX in the owner's manual and dealer network 

worldwide. The problem was solved, once and for all,” says 

Tobias Koch, a KTM customer service agent since 2006. 

He has made a career out of his hobby. He remembers 

the challenge of ensuring steady torque and fine control 

in wet clutches operating in engine oil. “That's when I 

first experienced how crucial MOTOREX lubricants are in 

our motorcycles. Especially in clutch behavior there are 

enormous differences!” 

Andreas Hölzl (Enduro Team Project Manager), 

with KTM since 2003 

“The enduro world has changed 

a lot over the past 20 years. 

Extreme and hard enduro are pushing 

the limits of what's possible.” 

Reliable partnership 

Being able to depend 100 % on a partner is priceless, 

whether in racing or in industrial production. Since 2003 

the KTM and MOTOREX teams have been working together 

efficiently and in close contact. This collaboration has 

been extended and is now entering a new phase. What 

the partners have learned during two decades of collaboration 

adds value to their products. The engine holds a 

special place in this respect. Needless to say it is the heart 

of every KTM. With factory filling at the state-of-the-art 

engine plant in Munderfing, every KTM from the main 

plant in Mattighofen begins its journey with #raceproven 

engine oil from MOTOREX. “With 580 employees, we set 

a new record last year, pushing some 219,000 engines, 

two-stroke and four-stroke, one- and two-cylinder, out 

the doors of the plant,” declares Clemens Türmer, Vice 

President for Engine Production since 2018. While production 

declined from 2019 to 2020 due to Covid, the 

momentum soon came roaring back. MOTOREX's uninterrupted 

high supply capacity was a contributing factor. 

Edi Fischer (CEO of MOTOREX) – also a motorcyclist 

“The successes from the partnership 

with KTM show how well MOTOREX 

can meet the needs of an OEM. It's simply 

tremendous what we have achieved 

together and what we can still achieve.” 

LEGENDS OF THE DAKAR 

SPECIAL EXHIBITION 


Dominik Gruber (Offroad Engine Team Leader), 

with KTM since 2005 

“A 450 cc Dakar Rally engine is designed 

to be reliable, to use gas from a service 

station and have a lifetime of 8–10 000 

kilometers. That requires different qualities 

in a motor oil that in the Motocross World 

Championship, for example, where friction 

is optimized to mobilize every ounce of 

horsepower.” 

Since the start of the collaboration MOTOREX has contributed 

top consulting, product, and service quality to KTM. 

The coveted KTM Supplier Quality Excellence Award, 

bestowed to recognize the company's best suppliers, is 

testimony. The award carries a powerful symbolism: 

Europe's biggest motorcycle manufacturer and manytime 

world champion hands out a trophy of its own. 

The KTM Motohall special exhibition lets visitors immerse 

themselves in the world of the storied Dakar race. Get to 

know the ten historic Dakar motorcycles, numerous artifacts, 

and thrilling background information on the charismatic 

riders. With 2,600 square meters of exhibition space, 

a visit to the Motohall is simply a must for KTM fans. 

www.ktm-motohall.com



ALTERNATIVE FUELS 

HAVE GOT WHAT IT TAKES 

Teamwork: discussing the latest 

results of the ongoing HVO tests. 


Interview: Martin Aeschlimann 

Efforts to reduce CO 2 emissions are 

wide-ranging. Alternative fuels are one 

example, and much is being learned 

from using them. Coupled with promising 

new technologies, these findings are 

spurring further innovation. Dr. Markus 

Kurzwart, R&D Director at MOTOREX, 

explains why. 

Twenty years ago, producing green hydrogen from 

solar power and CO 2 was dismissed as a pipe dream. 

Today the process is the basis for 100 % renewable, 

CO 2 -neutral fuels, albeit still in small quantities. More 

impressive in quantitative terms are the shares of renewable 

resources in commercially available fuels. In 

2021 these amounted to 9.1 % across Europe and 

even reached 30 % in Sweden! But what impact do 

these complex fuel cocktails have on engine oil and 

the inner workings of combustion engines? 

Passenger car fuel consumption has been falling 

since 2009. In 2021 a diesel vehicle used roughly 12.5 % 

less fuel, a gas-powered vehicle 9 % less. 

Source: TCS 

30 % 

In Sweden the share of renewable resources 

in fuels is already 30 % – and rising. 

Source: Eurostat 

B20 / HVO 

B20 contains 20 % bio and 80 % petroleum diesel. 

HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) 

can be produced from 100 % renewable 

raw materials. 

Does adding renewable materials 

to fuels make sense? 

Yes, especially when the overall environmental and 

economic balance is right. The reduction in CO 2 is 

significant. And fossil resources are conserved that 

will still be needed in the future for hard-to-replace 

products. 

What forms of renewable energy 

are being used today? 

Biofuels can be classified into three generations: The 

first consists of plant oil fuels such as bioethanol and 

biodiesel. These use raw materials that grow back 

such as oilseeds (rape) and sugar cane. Their significance 

is waning because – for ethical reasons – arable 

land should be used mainly for growing food crops 

and feedstuffs. The second generation uses waste and 

residual materials from agriculture and forestry such 

as energy crop residues as well as animal fats. Third- 

generation biofuels are made from organic materials 

such as algae and waste materials (straw, sawdust). 

So-called e-fuels (synthetic fuels) are a further interesting 

alternative. In the future, hydrogen and CO 2 will 

also play an increasingly important role. 

Do you have a favorite fuel? 

As with gasoline and diesel fuel from petroleum, renewable 

fuels are hydrocarbon compounds with additional 

oxygen content. But new molecules are also 

being designed that have not yet found large-scale 

applications. The purity of these fuels, the decomposition 

products during combustion, and their impacts 

on engine oil carry both opportunities and risks. Our 

current focus is on admixtures for existing fossil fuels 

such as ethanol, B7, B20, or even MTBE (methyl tertbutyl 

ether) and HVO. HVO (hydrogenated vegetable 

oil) is a promising future alternative for diesel engines. 

“CHANGE IS WHAT 

DRIVES US.” 

Dr. Markus Kurzwart, Director of Research and Development 

holds a doctorate in chemistry and has been leading his team at MOTOREX since 2006, 

enjoys riding motorcycles while testing new product prototypes, listens to classical music, 

often spends time in the woods and heats with wood from the forest.


Renewable energy share in fuels, EU 2021 

3 0 % 

20 % 

The share of renewable energy in fuels is rising steadily, 

both in the EU and worldwide. The figure for Switzerland 

only covers liquid fuels whereas for the EU it includes 

agricultural products such as rapeseed diesel as well as 

gases. Thus the basis for comparison is uneven. 

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EU 

Sweden 

Finland 

Slovenia 

Malta 

Denmark 

What are the benefits of HVO fuels? 

HVO molecules have a few key advantages compared 

to previous alternative fuels, such as moisture 

resistance, aging stability, and purity. They could 

also significantly expand the raw material basis for 

obtaining HVO. Chemically, HVO is actually quite 

close to diesel fuel. 

Do alternative fuels have effects on engine oil 

or the engine itself? 

It has often been held that the higher the portion 

of renewable resources in the fuel, the more evident 

the impacts inside the engine. Combustion residues, 

thinning of the oil due to fuel contamination, and 

many other factors can lead to increased acidification 

of the engine oil. Corrosion, oxidation, or similar 

reactions can cause problems as engine mileage 

increases. We track down these influences through 

intensive in-house R&D activities and in customer 

projects. Then we cushion potential risks using innovative 

lubricant compositions. 

Does MOTOREX also do work 

under contract for OEMs? 

Yes, our know-how is increasingly in demand. Assessing 

the effects of alternative fuels on engine oil, 

engine components, and aging behavior is an ongoing 

concern. So we develop testing procedures tuned 

to the OEMs' requirements. These may be used to 

test a particular material's compatibility with B7, 

B20, or HVO, for example. This could be a brass axial 

bearing in a turbo loader or a plastic gasket. 

Belgium 

Italy 

Austria 

Spain 

Netherlands 

Slovakia 

Estonia 

Portugal 

France 

Germany 

Luxembourg 

Romania 

Bulgaria 

Czechia 

Cyprus 

Croatia 

Lithuania 

How are the findings used? 

The results go to leading end customers and international 

OEMs and are used in giving approval for 

those fuels, among other things. MOTOREX works 

with teams of top interdisciplinary researchers from 

various OEMs and acts as an advisor. The resulting 

know-how can be incorporated into engine technologies 

as well as MOTOREX products. In our latest 

engine oils, these include features that compensate 

for the effects of alternative fuels while guaranteeing 

maximum lubrication and wear reliability over 

extended periods. 

Latvia 

Hungary 

Poland 

Greece 

Ireland 

Switzerland 

With rotary speeds of up 

to 300 000 rpm, the turbo 

loader's axial shaft has 

hydrodynamic bearings. 

© Eurostat 

Telling: a turboloader bearing 

tested for oxidation and 

corrosion in simulated B20 

operation. 

“Of our R + D team, our wide-ranging 

expertise in analyzing customer 

specimens and our highly advanced 

laboratory infrastructure. We contribute 

to MOTOREX's success by 

developing a large number of innovative 

products while also meeting 

our responsibility to the environment 

with sustainable lubricants. One focus 

is developing efficient, readily biodegradable 

lubricants. Often these 

are much superior in quality to 

conventional lubricants. For users, 

they're worth looking into. 

We've been doing it for over 30 years.” 

Dr. Markus Kurzwart, Director of Research & Development


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3. Lubrication: The MOTOREX product range has the right lubricant for 

Just lube 

the chain real 

quick … 

Motorcycle chains tend to be lubricated “real 

quick” just before a ride – often leaving too little 

time for the chain lubricant to penetrate and air 

dry so it will adhere properly. Ideally the chain 

should be lubricated after use. Before winter or 

after intensive use, it is also best to clean the 

chain before lubricating it. Here's how: 

1. Cleaning: Good chain care starts with proper cleaning. For that, clean 

your chain with CHAIN CLEAN DEGREASER SPRAY after the ride. It's best to 

wrap the chain in an absorbent cotton rag, then point the chain cleaner's 

powerful stream down onto it from above. Remove residue from the chain 

bit by bit in the direction of rotation. 

2. Inspection: Once the chain is clean, visually inspect it and lift it from 

the sprocket to check for excess play (wear). 

every chain. By lubricating and reducing friction, it protects against wear 

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and corrosion. After cleaning, spray CHAINLUBE onto an unobstructed 

portion of the chain (not onto the sprocket). Apply amply to the entire 

width of the chain between the outer and inner bushings. Allow chain spray 

to penetrate. Wipe off excess chain spray with a soft cotton cloth. 


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In general, always be sure to follow workplace health and safety rules and recycle properly. 

PRACTICE 

MOTOREX 

PRACTICE TIPS 

Text: Klaus Larock 

GET ADVICE 

motorex.com/contact-consulting 

Good advice is worth its weight in gold, not to mention time and nerves. 

Over the years, MOTOREX has gathered countless helpful tips and tricks from 

the world of lubrication and care, contributed by pros and amateurs alike. 

With the aim of ensuring that work, sports, and hobbies all run like well-oiled 

machines, we are pleased to share them here. Do you have questions, 

or maybe a clever solution of your own? Just use the link above to contact 

our Technical Customer Service. 

For safety: 

good visibility 

Windshield and wipers are exposed to wind and weather liter- 

4 5 

ally 365 days a year. UV radiation, acid rain with pH values 

between 4.2 and 4.8, and mechanical factors such as grit 

particles can cause the sensitive rubber lips of wiper blades 

to become brittle over time. In winter, a mix of salt, snow, and 

ice can make things still worse. Unnoticed clogging of the 

delicate lip structure on the wiper blade may leave it unable 

to flex sufficiently in both directions. The result: dangerous 

smearing and poor visibility. 

TIP Clean wiper blades manually with a clean, soft cotton 

rag, ideally soaked in wiper fluid concentrate. MOTOREX WIPE 

& CLEAN wiper fluids are ready to use in every season and are 

available as concentrates. They are gentle on materials, readily 

biodegradable, and highly economical. Successfully tested for 

fan nozzles as well as polycarbonate headlight covers. 

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Trailer hitch and plug 

During winter, many trailers, bike carriers, 

and campers are sent off for a well-deserved 

break. Where possible, removable 

trailer hitches are dismounted to allow more 

room to maneuver. Depending on the system, 

it may be advisable to protect the 

electrical parts and coupler against moisture, 

salt, and the threat of corrosion. 

These preventive measures will pay off the 

next time the hitch is used. 

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TIP At the end of the season, dismount and clean the trailer 

hitch. Before stowing the hitch ball, spray it with JOKER 

440 SYNTHETIC SPRAY, wrap it in cotton rags, and store it 

in a plastic bag. Also treat the plug on the trailer and socket 

on the vehicle with JOKER 440. The spray has a dielectric 

(non-conducting) effect and prevents leakage currents and 

associated frequent malfunctioning. The coupler (e.g. sliding 

seat) should also be protected with clingy, saltwater-resistant 

GREASE SPRAY. Take care to avoid stains on clothing. 

First grease, 

then wash 

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Biking in salt 

and snow 

To be able to work properly, the first step is to remove 

the dirt. But that's not always the case. When lubricating 

machinery and vehicles before winter storage, 

the reverse sequence is recommended. 

TIP Remove dirt from the grease nipple at the lubrication 

point before regreasing. Then use the prescribed 

grease, or if the precise type is unknown use 

a universal grease such as FETT 190 or FETT 176 to 

apply fresh lubricant until it leaks slightly from the 

lubrication point. That way you prevent water from 

getting in and causing corrosion damage. You 

should relubricate again after washing in order to 

protect the lubrication points against dirt, water, and 

corrosion with a grease collar – which you shouldn't 

remove. 

who rides their bike in the winter should give 

some thought to preventing corrosion. Anywhere 

Time for 

the final cut 

Whether for pros or hobbyist gardeners, the lawnmower 

is one of the most frequently used pieces of lawn and 

garden maintenance equipment. Since grass stops 

growing when the temperature dips below 10 to 5 degrees 

Celsius, the best time to mow your lawn for the last time is 

in the fall before the first freeze. Before the start of winter 

the lawn should not be too short or too long. Five to six 

centimeters is ideal. 

TIP Clean the lawnmower thoroughly after mowing, including 

the underside, washing and removing grass clippings 

and dirt. A pressure washer can be used, but only at 

reduced pressure. If compressed air is not available to dry 

the machine, it can be rough-dried by hand, then sprayed 

with INTACT MX 50. In seconds you'll see the water repelled 

as an invisible anti-corrosive film forms. The same procedure 

can also be used when cleaning during the course of 

the year. As a positive side effect, grass cuttings and dirt 

now barely adhere to the underside of the mower. 


that salt and road dust can affect bikes, good advice 

is welcome and doesn't have to cost much. Mountain 

bikes, pedelecs and e-bikes all feature components 

made of anodized light metals, chrome steel, and 

many other materials that are sensitive to salt. 

TIP Before using your bike in winter, clean it carefully 

and thoroughly – but not with a pressure washer. 

MOTOREX BIKE PROTECT BIO offers exceptional protection 

against road salt and corrosive moisture mixes. 

Spray onto clean and dry components such as sprocket 

wheels, cranksets, wheel hubs, etc., forming a thin, 

invisible protective film. Frequent winter riders should 

repeat the process every seven to ten days or so. 

Lubricating the chain regularly with CHAINLUBE WET 

during the winter also pays off. 

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Happy together: FLUIDLYNX 

surrounded by the production team 

and Verwo AG apprentices. 


“The work environment 

has improved significantly 

with FLUIDLYNX.” 

Bruno Vogelsang, owner, Verwo AG 


SPIFFY, 

SMART AND 

SCALABLE 

Text: Peter Hamberger, Photos: Verwo AG, Swiss Post Ltd. 

Since its acquisition by Bruno Vogelsang in 2007, Verwo AG in 

Reichenburg, Switzerland, has evolved from a storied craft workshop 

to one of Europe's most modern and innovative suppliers of 

high-precision metal parts. In the quest for perfection, the company 

chose the revolutionary FLUIDLYNX fluid management system. 

Verwo AG 

Reichenburg 

For chip-cutting manufacturing the 

company uses 21 state-of-the-art CNC 

lathes and CNC milling centers from 

leading producers. Verwo's specialists 

use the machines to make high-precision 

parts for customers in the valve, semiconductor, 

and medical device sectors 

as well as for the energy industry and 

mechanical engineering. These customers 

have extremely stringent requirements, 

some so extreme that every step 

of a process has to be documented 

down to the smallest detail. Certain 

workpieces are even produced according 

to “copy exactly” specifications. In these 

cases the entire production process is 

coordinated with the customer and cannot 

subsequently be modified in any way. 

A precise topic: cutting fluid 

Cutting fluids are an often underestimated 

factor in the production process, 

despite the fact that, perfectly tuned, 

they can improve surface quality, extend 

tool lives, increase productivity, and 

lower costs. But cutting fluids are also 

very sensitive media that need to be 

monitored and kept reliably in balance. 

Until three years ago the operator of 

each machine was responsible for the 

condition of the fluid, which they regularly 

measured manually. This tied up 

valuable capacity and was very costly. 

Documentation also took up a lot of 

time and, like any human activity, was 

prone to errors. The case for automating 

fluid management was clear. The company 

reached out to various manufacturers. 

The proposal from MOTOREX 

with its proprietary FLUIDLYNX system 

soon emerged as the most technologically 

advanced. MOTOREX's know-how 

as a lubricant producer and its consulting 

capabilities were also persuasive. 

Production optimized 

The first step was installing four COOL- 

ANT BOXES. One of the system's major 

advantages is that it can be installed 

without halting production. It doesn't 

take up a lot of room and requires only 

one power, water, and compressed air 

connection. The fluid control circuit 

depends on two small plastic hoses 

(feed and return line). This allows each 

COOLANT BOX to autonomously monitor 

and supply up to six machining centers. 

FLUIDLYNX measures not only the two 

most important parameters for a watermiscible 

cutting fluid – pH and concentration 

– but also temperature and 

electrical conductivity. But the system's 

key feature is that it not only measures 

these values, but also maintains the 

prescribed concentration on its own. By 

automatically adjusting concentration 

and tank fill level it enhances process 

reliability, economy, availability, productivity, 

and quality. Consistency in 

operation enables Verwo to conserve 

fluid concentrate and cut operating 

costs while extending the life of the 

emulsion. This in turn automatically 

results in lower disposal costs. Significantly 

improved working conditions for 

employees and for the environment are 

also highly gratifying.


The fluid management initiators: 

Ercan Dogan, turning team leader (r.) and 

Martin Struger, Verwo AG production manager. 

Networked and ready for the future 

Measuring continuously, FLUIDLYNX logs 

all values in the background, making 

them available online at any time. The 

recorded data can either be fed into the 

company's own IT systems, stored in 

the cloud, or also archived locally on 

the FLUIDLYNX. This is a key factor in 

Verwo's quality management process. 

The measured values no longer need to 

be recorded manually but are always 

available in digital form for analysis or 

documentation. At the same time, a 

secure baseline is established in real 

time, allowing rapid intervention in the 

event of variances. The system is also 

capable of pushing the data to any 

smartphone through an app. Verwo is 

no newcomer to the digital world. All 

relevant production data are visualized 

using specialized software and available 

24/7 to all employees. 

Trust and responsibility 

For Verwo, a partnership built on trust 

is at least as important as the technical 

parameters. Martin Struger, head of production 

for Verwo, is an ardent champion 

of the collaboration with MOTOREX. 

“The collaboration is friction-free and 

100 % reliable. That's why, at MOTOREX's 

suggestion, we have handed over responsibility 

for our FLUIDLYNX systems 

to our apprentices.” The junior staff 

oversee all functions, supply operating 

fluids, take care of required maintenance 

work, and stay in constant contact 

with MOTOREX. This keeps them 

actively involved in the manufacturing 

process, where they make a valuable 

contribution to the company's success. 


MOTOREX is a proven part 

of the solution in industrial 

manufacturing plants. 

Verwo AG 

Founded in 1889 as Verzinkerei Wolfhausen, 

Verwo AG is now among the 

most innovative suppliers of parts for 

technologically complex industrial products. 

Some 300 employees in Switzerland 

and the Czech Republic manufacture 

high-precision metal components 

or even complete systems. Since 2008, 

moreover, Verwo has supplied Swiss 

Post with more than 20,000 mailboxes. 

With its core competency in the machining 

of high-alloy stainless steels, it has 

landed a contract with a leading vacuum 

technology provider for the manufacture 

of tens of thousands of valves per 

year. The success story continues. 

www.verwo.com 

Verwo AG involves qualified employees 

in the company's success. 

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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION ON TOUR 

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180 000 KM FOR A VISIT 

TO LANGENTHAL 

Photos: Nelson Marroquin 


What could be finer than a motorcycle tour through the Swiss Alps? A motorcycle 

tour combined with a visit to MOTOREX! Industry association WVIB (Wirtschaftsverband 

Schwarzwald AG) recently made it a reality. Entrepreneurs from the 

Black Forest region started off on a 3-day tour from Freiburg im Breisgau. Their 

first destination was MOTOREX in Langenthal. MOTOREX CEO Edi Fischer took 

the opportunity to lead the visitors on a tour of the factory. Afterwards the 

guests were treated to a practical presentation of the latest developments 

at MOTOREX. The next day the journey continued toward the Alps to some 

legendary alpine passes, including the Furka and the Grimsel. 

GO FOR A TOUR 

Write to us: 

events@motorex.com 

VISIT US 

MOTOREX is always happy to welcome 

to Langenthal any groups from 

associations, trade schools, customers, 

or anyone who wants to get to know 

MOTOREX better. 

Nelson Marroquin has been riding motorcycles since 

age five. The Salvadoran inherited the passion from 

his father. It is no coincidence that someone carrying 

this DNA became MOTOREX distributor for El Salvador. 

Together with Anabella (his bike!), Nelson has achieved 

a lifelong dream: a trip around the world by motorcycle. 

Starting in El Salvador on his Multistrada 

he covered 180 000 kilometers through a total of 

25 countries, performing his own repairs and maintenance 

along the way. Each time, Nelson was impressed 

by the ready availability of MOTO LINE lubricants 

throughout the entire journey. In Brazil Nelson 

and Anabella took a flight to Spain before setting out 

on the final stage of their journey. Besides Anabella, 

Nelson was accompanied by his favorite traveling 

companion of all, his wife MariaRenee (photo bottom 

right). Their destination was a visit to MOTOREX 

headquarters, where the bike will be on display until 

summer 2024. Bienvenido a Suiza! 

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will be driving not one but two Ferrari 296 GT3s 

this season in the famous GT World Challenge 

Europe, Sprint and DTM. The drivers behind 

the wheel regularly bring home trophies for the 

Swiss team – with help from MOTOREX as lubrication 

expert. With lubri cation from MOTOREX, 

the 296 GT3's brand new 120-degree V6 turbo 

engine effortlessly turns over at 7,000 rpm. Its 

2992 cc displacement yields some 600 hp, plenty 

for a strong showing in any race. The typical 

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· Reto Zeltner, Matzendorf 

· Daniel Estermann, Hildisrieden

FLUIDLYNX 

AUTOMATED FLUID MANAGEMENT 

With the digital Fluid Management System, water-miscible 

cutting fluids can be reliably monitored and managed automatically. 

I Fully automated 24/7 measuring system 

I Suitable for stand-alone or centralized systems 

I Online monitoring of concentration, pH, electrical 

conductivity and temperature 

STAY 

COOL 

24/7 

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MOTOREX Magazine 2023 126 EN

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