FUCHS Lubricants and Remote Global are combining global lubrication technology, mining expertise and technical support with established local supply, logistics and on-the-ground capabilities to support Papua New Guinea’s mining and industrial sectors.
For mining and industrial operations in Papua New Guinea, reliability depends on more than the performance of individual products. It also requires the right products to be available when needed, technical expertise close at hand and a supply chain capable of reaching some of the region’s most challenging operating environments.
That is the thinking behind the partnership between FUCHS Lubricants and Remote Global, which combines FUCHS’ specialist lubrication technology, extensive mining experience and technical services with Remote Global’s established procurement, logistics, local stockholding and in-country support capabilities.
For FUCHS, the partnership represents an important step in expanding its presence and support capabilities in Papua New Guinea, particularly in the mining sector, where customers are increasingly focused on improving equipment reliability, extending component life and reducing the operational impact of unplanned downtime.
The initial focus covers underground and surface mining, fixed plant, specialist applications, open-gear lubrication and associated reliability services.
Combining technology with local capability
Remote Global has operated across Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific since 2010, supporting customers in the resources, energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors through procurement and complex logistics. The business holds inventory in PNG and Australia and manages activities including dangerous-goods freight, customs clearance, remote-site delivery and ongoing inventory requirements.
Importantly, its PNG operations extend beyond simply getting products into the country. Remote Global provides technical services, training and on-site support, with qualified personnel working locally. The company has also been expanding its local infrastructure and stockholding to position critical industrial products closer to customers, reduce lead times and improve its ability to respond to urgent operational requirements.
This capability complements FUCHS’ approach to lubrication, which places considerable emphasis on application expertise and technical support alongside the lubricant itself.
FUCHS has extensive experience supporting mining and heavy industry in Australia and internationally, including through specialist solutions for mobile equipment, fixed plant and open gearing. Its open-gear capabilities encompass products and services such as operational and static inspections, thermography, alignment, lubricant-system support and inspection reporting.
Together, the two organisations can offer PNG customers a more comprehensive service encompassing products, supply security, application expertise and ongoing technical support.
A long-term approach to PNG
For both companies, the partnership is ultimately about building capability rather than simply establishing another distribution channel.
Remote Global brings an established understanding of PNG, supply-chain management expertise and personnel on the ground. FUCHS contributes specialist lubricant technology, application knowledge, a comprehensive product portfolio and decades of experience supporting demanding mining and industrial operations.
Together, the companies aim to help PNG businesses protect critical assets, improve reliability and gain greater confidence in the products they use and the supply chains and technical support behind them.
Rob Fryer, FUCHS general manager and regional mining lead for Asia-Pacific excluding China (APEC), said:
“Papua New Guinea’s mining industry operates in some of the most demanding environments in the world, making supply security and technical support just as important as lubricant performance. Together with Remote Global, FUCHS offers miners a complete lubrication solution for underground and surface operations, supported by local inventory, agile logistics and experienced technical specialists on the ground. Our focus is not simply supplying products, but helping customers optimise asset life, improve uptime and drive continuous improvement across their maintenance practices.”
For operations where uptime matters and supply is rarely straightforward, the combination of global expertise and local capability can make a meaningful difference.
