- Investments and expansions are underway at facilities in Oevel, Belgium and Montmelo, Spain.
- A major European expansion is planned for 2019.
- The company is extending production capabilities for elastomers, aliphatics, and adhesives.
- Similar investments and expansions are being made in North America and China.
Global Expansion Program
The Lubrizol Corporation is advancing its global expansion program to support its Engineered Polymers thermoplastics polyurethane (TPU) business. This initiative addresses the growing global demand for Estane® TPU, Pearlthane™ TPU, Pearlbond™ TPU, and other product lines.
European Investments
In Europe, Lubrizol is enhancing production capabilities for elastomers, aliphatics, and adhesives. Multiple staged investments and expansions are in progress at its facilities in Oevel, Belgium, and Montmelo, Spain. These efforts build on the acquisition of Merquinsa in 2011 and improvements to R&D laboratories in 2016. A significant European expansion is scheduled for 2019.
North America and China
Similar investments and expansions are being implemented in North America and China to meet the increasing demand for high-performance, sustainable materials.
