Introduction
From April 7 to 13, the global construction machinery industry turned its attention to Munich, Germany. At bauma 2025—widely recognized as the "Olympics" of the industry—AUTOL Technology, together with its international brand LUBMANN from Germany, made its fifth consecutive and twelfth overall appearance at the event. Under the theme “Smart Lubrication, Empowering the Future,” AUTOL stood out as the most comprehensive and largest intelligent lubrication brand at this year’s exhibition, once again affirming its leadership on the international stage.
AUTOL’s presence at bauma 2025 marks the culmination of 13 years of strategic global expansion. This international journey began in 2012 with its first appearance at HUSUM Wind in Germany. In 2013, AUTOL stepped onto the global stage at bauma Munich, followed in 2014 by a series of key exhibitions: CTT EXPO in Moscow, IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, CON-MINE in Jakarta, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas.
In 2015, the company continued its push with INTERMAT Paris, AWEA Windpower Expo in Chicago, and bauma India in New Delhi. The year 2016 included PHILBUS & TRUCK in the Philippines and bauma Africa in Johannesburg. In 2017, AUTOL showcased at Busworld Belgium and Wind Power Los Angeles. In 2018, it participated in Australia’s NCEC and WindEnergy Hamburg, then returned to bauma Munich in 2019.
Over 13 years, AUTOL has written a remarkable chapter in the story of Chinese intelligent manufacturing going global—transforming from a domestic pioneer into a truly international standard-bearer.
A 13-Year Journey: From Global Foray to Local Integration
- 2012: Opening the door to the global market
At a time when China’s wind power industry was still in its formative stages, AUTOL had already set its sights on the international stage. In 2012, the company made its global debut at HUSUM Wind in Germany—a premier gathering of the world’s leading wind energy enterprises—presenting its independently developed centralized lubrication system. As the first Chinese lubrication system supplier to enter the international wind power aftermarket, AUTOL’s seemingly low-profile debut marked a true milestone: a bold step toward global competition in high-end lubrication equipment, driven by Chinese innovation.
- 2013 and Beyond: Expanding a global footprint on multiple fronts
AUTOL’s pace of internationalization gained significant momentum beginning in 2013, when it made its first appearance at bauma Munich. By 2015, the company had entered the North American market through wind power exhibitions in Chicago and Los Angeles. In 2016, it expanded into Africa and Oceania via trade shows in South Africa and Australia. The following year, AUTOL strengthened its presence in Southeast and South Asia through exhibitions in Indonesia and India. In 2018, it staged a “dual-city showcase” at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover and WindEnergy Hamburg, where it officially launched its global strategic brand—LUBMANN.
Behind this series of moves lies AUTOL’s precise understanding of global market dynamics: leveraging top-tier industrial exhibitions as strategic gateways, and using technological strength as the fulcrum to unlock regional opportunities.
- 2015: Launching a new chapter with German DNA
In 2015, AUTOL took a forward-looking step into the heart of global industry by establishing LUBMANN GmbH in Germany. Positioned under the banner “Engineered in Germany, Built for the World,” the LUBMANN brand quickly earned the trust of European and North American markets by leveraging the technological authority of Germany's Industry 4.0. At the same time, its localized service teams and customized solutions served as a key to unlocking access to emerging markets. This milestone marked the beginning of a dual-brand strategy: AUTOL leading in the domestic market, while LUBMANN focused on building deep roots in international territories.
- 2025: Ten Years of Focus, One Cohesive International Framework
On April 21, 2025, LUBMANN GmbH celebrated its 10th anniversary. By this milestone moment, AUTOL had successfully established a global marketing and service network—spanning from China to Germany, from Munich to the world. Evolving from single-product exports to comprehensive smart lubrication system solutions across diverse application scenarios, AUTOL has completed a remarkable transformation: from “Made in China” to “Intelligently Engineered in China” on the international stage.
Hardcore Technology: Defining a New Direction for Smart Lubrication Worldwide
At bauma 2025 in Munich, AUTOL's suite of intelligent lubrication system solutions made a strong impression. The LUBMANN Intelligent Diagnostic System became a highlight of the exhibition with its real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities.The ALP01 digital single-point lubrication system, with its modular design, is compatible with a wide range of applications—from mining machinery and wind power equipment to automated production lines—significantly reducing operation and maintenance costs. The ABDB multi-line centralized lubrication system, equipped with precision oil delivery technology, addresses the high-pressure lubrication challenges of ultra-large equipment and has been praised by South African customers as “the secret weapon for zero downtime.”
The Belt and Road: A golden thread linking global markets
AUTOL's internationalization strategy aligns closely with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. In Southeast Asia, its technical service center in Indonesia provides lubrication support for local infrastructure projects. In Africa, the company offers technical expertise for large-scale mining equipment in South Africa. In Europe, AUTOL's R&D center in Germany collaborates with local partners to develop specialized lubrication solutions for the wind power sector.
By combining “technology going global” with localized operations, AUTOL has effectively integrated Chinese solutions with global market needs—establishing itself as a flagship example of high-end manufacturing along the Belt and Road.
From its first foray at the HUSUM Wind exhibition to the milestone 10th anniversary of LUBMANN, AUTOL has proven over time that Chinese intelligent manufacturing is not only capable of going global—but rising to the top. Its journey of internationalization is not just a story of corporate innovation, but a reflection of how China’s high-end manufacturing is integrating into the global industrial chain.
At the intersection of the “Dual Circulation” strategy and the Belt and Road Initiative, AUTOL is setting sail with technology as its sail and strategy as its compass—charting a course toward a broader and brighter global future.
