Lubrizol is a global specialty chemicals company best known for lubricant and fuel additives that improve engine performance, efficiency, and durability in automotive, industrial, marine, and energy applications. The company also develops advanced materials, including thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) resins and compounds, performance coatings, and ingredients for personal, home, and healthcare products. Its technologies support customers across transportation, industrial manufacturing, construction, consumer goods, electronics, and medical markets.
Headquartered in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol operates a worldwide network of research, testing, and manufacturing facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Its capabilities span polymer synthesis, additive formulation, application testing, and regulatory support, enabling collaboration with OEMs, lubricant marketers, and material processors. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway since 2011, Lubrizol focuses on advancing material performance, reliability, and sustainability through chemistry-driven innovation and global technical service.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving Lubrizol.
Lubrizol's role on them: Owner and Operator.
Expanding production in Europe, North America, and China, the company aims to meet rising demand for high-performance, sustainable materials with ongoing investments in elastomers, aliphatics, and adhesives.
Investing $85M in R&D and testing, including a new plant in China, Lubrizol upgrades its Hazelwood center with advanced NMR capabilities and a new Field Testing Center to enhance global service.
