Lubrizol Corp.

Exporter
29400 Lakeland Blvd., Wickliffe, OH 44092-2201, United States
(440)943-4200, (440)943-5337 fax, http://www.lubrizol.com

Primary SIC: Industrial Organic Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified, Primary NAICS: All Other Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing
Description: The Lubrizol Corporation is a specialty chemical company that creates additives, ingredients, resins and compounds that enhance the performance, quality and value of its customers' products, while minimizing their environmental impact. Lubrizol products are used in a broad range of applications and are sold into relatively stable markets, including those for engine oils, specialty driveline lubricants and metalworking fluids, as well as higher-growth markets such as personal care and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, performance coatings and inks and compressor lubricants. The company's specialty materials products also are used in a variety of industries, including the construction, sporting goods, medical products and automotive industries. Lubrizol has two reporting segments: Lubrizol Additives and Lubrizol Advanced Materials. Headquartered in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol operates facilities in 27 countries, including production facilities in 19 countries and laboratories in 12 countries. The company completed the following acquisition in 2007 and 2008: the commercial, production and research and development assets of the thermoplastic polyurethane business of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) for approximately $61.4 million; the refrigeration lubricants business of Croda International Plc (Croda) for approximately $123.7 million; a broad line of additive products in the metalworking markets worldwide from Lockhart Chemical Company for approximately $15.7 million. More

Manufacturing: Organic chemical additives for fuels and lubricants: antioxidants, antifreeze compounds, corrosion inhibitors and plastic additives.