Motul
Supplier Intelligence Card
Supplier Snapshot
- Core category
- Fluids, Fuels & Lubricants
- Country / headquarters
- France · Aubervilliers, France
- Manufacturing locations
- Not recorded
- Production-volume fit
- Mass market · Specialist / low volume
- Certifications
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management) · ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) · IATF 16949 (Automotive Quality) · NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association)
- Programme / OEM evidence
- View programme evidence below
- Capacity / lead time
- Operates 11 production sites globally, managing a portfolio of over 19,000 active products and 400 distinct chemical formulations.
- Company / risk status
- Company status not recordedView risk access and details below
- Verification / data confidence
- Trayce Verified: Unverified — no published review
Data confidence: UNKNOWN
Why consider this supplier?
Motul is a global French company specialized in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-performance engine lubricants and industrial lubricants. Recognized as a pioneer in the sector, the company introduced the first semi-synthetic and 100% synthetic lubricants and maintains a premier role as a technical partner in international motorsports.
Production-volume fit: Mass market · Specialist / low volume
Components & Manufacturing Capabilities
Components Offered
High-tech engine and drivetrain lubricants, thermal management fluids for electric vehicle batteries, brake and hydraulic fluids, and automotive maintenance chemicals.
Products & Services
High-performance engine oils (synthetic, semi-synthetic, and mineral), transmission and gear fluids, brake fluids, coolants, additives, and specialized vehicle care products for passenger cars, motorcycles, heavy-duty vehicles, and industrial machinery.
Key Technologies
R&D Focus
Development of advanced thermal management solutions for electric vehicles, hydrogen engine lubrication, sustainable bio-sourced lubricants, and maximizing fuel efficiency through high-performance chemistry.
Certifications
Automotive Programme Evidence
Recorded project examples, vehicle supply relationships and pipeline programmes appear here when available.
Capacity & Commercial Fit
Production-volume fit: Mass market · Specialist / low volume
- Country / headquarters
- France · Aubervilliers, France
- Manufacturing locations
- Not recorded
- Service regions
- Europe · North America · Asia-Pacific · South America · Middle East · Africa
- Typical lead time
- Not recorded
- Production capacity
- Operates 11 production sites globally, managing a portfolio of over 19,000 active products and 400 distinct chemical formulations.
Only evidence-backed manufacturing locations are listed. Headquarters and service regions remain separate. Capacity and lead times are supplier-profile evidence and should be confirmed during qualification.
Target Markets
Procurement Enquiry
Interested in working with Motul? Send a structured procurement or technical enquiry directly.
Risk & ESG
Company status: Not recorded
Sustainability & ESG
- NGEN range made from regenerated/bio-sourced base oils
- Transition to 100% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic packaging
- Motul Corazon Foundation for youth development
- Renewable energy implementation in production facilities
- Carbon footprint reduction through localized manufacturing
Sources & Verification
Trayce Verified
Unverified — no published review
Trayce Verified applies only to the dimensions shown as independently sourced below. It is separate from paid Enhanced Profiles and does not guarantee capacity, lead time or supplier suitability.
Company identity
Unknown — not reviewed
Manufacturing location
Unknown — not reviewed
Certifications
Unknown — not reviewed
Programme relationships
Unknown — not reviewed
Source counts describe profile citations, not independently verified checks. Certification review applies to the recorded dimension; individual certificates, capacity and lead times are not verified by this panel.
More company information
Awards & Recognition
- Brand Choice Award 2024 (Motorcycle Lubricants)
- Official Technical Partner of 24 Hours of Le Mans
- Official Technical Partner of MotoGP
- Official Lubricant Partner of the Dakar Rally
- Founded
- 1853
- Employees
- 738
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