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Lubrizol
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Lubrizol

Lubrizol

Acquired Subsidiary

Berkshire Hathaway-owned specialty chemical company developing additives and polymers for transportation and industrial markets.

HQ
Wickliffe, OH, US
Founded
1928
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Lubrizol Corporation is a global specialty chemical company headquartered in Wickliffe, Ohio, with nearly a century of innovation history. Founded in 1928 and acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in 2011, the company develops advanced additives, engineered polymers and specialty materials that serve the transportation, industrial and consumer markets worldwide.

The company's science-driven innovations enhance mobility, improve well-being and advance modern life through sustainable chemistry and material science solutions. Its comprehensive product portfolio spans high-performance engine and driveline additives, industrial specialties, advanced coatings and life science ingredients used by leading manufacturers across the globe.

Lubrizol - M & A Snapshot

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  • Berkshire Hathaway

    Acquired Lubrizol • $9.7B • Sep 16, 2011

Lubrizol - Products & Services

  • Lubrizol Advanced Materials logo

    Lubrizol Advanced Materials

    Lubrizol Advanced Materials produces engineered polymers, coatings, and life science ingredients for consumer and industrial markets.

  • Lubrizol Additives logo

    Lubrizol Additives

    Lubrizol Additives develops advanced lubricant and fuel additives for transportation and industrial applications.

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Lubrizol - Quick Facts

Who are Lubrizol's competitors?

Companies similar to Lubrizol include NewMarket, Covestro, Liquifix and Ingevity.

When was Lubrizol founded?

Lubrizol was founded in 1928.

Where is Lubrizol's headquarters located?

Lubrizol's headquarters is located in Wickliffe, OH, US.

When was Lubrizol's last funding round?

Lubrizol's most recent funding round was for $9.7B (USD) in March 2011.

How much has Lubrizol raised to-date?

As of Mar 14, 2011, Lubrizol has raised a total of $9.7B (USD).

Lubrizol - Classification

Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Manufacturing
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Enterprise
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2860Industrial Organic Chemicals
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
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NAICS
  • 210000Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 325100Basic Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325110Petrochemical Manufacturing
  • 325300Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325320Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • 424000Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
  • 424600Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
  • 424690Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
  • 420000Wholesale Trade
  • 325900Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
  • 325990All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
  • 325998All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2869Industrial Organic Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2870Agricultural Chemicals
  • 2879Pesticides And Agricultural Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2890Miscellaneous Chemical Products
  • 2899Chemicals And Chemical Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
  • 5160Chemicals And Allied Products
  • 5169Chemicals And Allied Products, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 4000Railroad Transportation