Lubrizol Overview
- Year Founded
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1928
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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7,000
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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2
- Investments
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43
Lubrizol General Information
Description
Manufacturer of specialty chemical additives for automotive and industrial lubricants. The company produces and supplies additives for engine oils, gasoline, diesel fuels, transportation-related fluids, and industrial lubricants for global transportation and industrial customers, as well as ingredients for personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, thereby enhancing the quality, performance, and value of customers' products, while reducing their environmental impact.
Contact Information
Website
www.lubrizol.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 29400 Lakeland Boulevard
- Wickliffe, OH 44092
- United States
Corporate Office
- 29400 Lakeland Boulevard
- Wickliffe, OH 44092
- United States
Lubrizol Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Lubrizol Competitors (19)
One of Lubrizol’s 19 competitors is INEOS Group, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in London, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| INEOS Group | Formerly PE-Backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Mitsubishi Chemical | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Infineum International | Corporation | Abingdon, United Kingdom | ||||
| Newmarket | Corporation | Richmond, VA | ||||
| Clariant International | Corporation | Muttenz, Switzerland |
Lubrizol Patents
Lubrizol Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-12209217-B1 | Carbon dioxide viscosification | Active | 19-Apr-2024 | ||
| US-20250027006-A1 | Hybrid greases made with anhydrous metal soaps and over-based metal detergents and methods of making | Pending | 17-Jul-2023 | ||
| US-20240067854-A1 | Organic heat transfer system, method and fluid | Pending | 31-Aug-2022 | ||
| EP-4529557-A1 | Grease composition | Pending | 23-May-2022 | ||
| EP-4519334-A1 | Acrylic-olefin hybrid polymers and their uses as rust preventatives | Pending | 06-May-2022 | C08F210/14 |
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Lubrizol Investments & Acquisitions (43)
Lubrizol’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with BASF (Specialty Surfactants Division). The deal was made on 22-Jan-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASF (Specialty Surfactants Division) | 22-Jan-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Specialty Chemicals | ||
| Avid Product Development | 04-Aug-2020 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Ignite Venture Studio | 05-Dec-2019 | Seed Round | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Bavaria Medizin Technologie | 15-Jul-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Medical Supplies | ||
| Laboratoire Phenobio | 18-Mar-2019 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Chemicals and Gases |
Lubrizol Exits (5)
Lubrizol’s most recent exit was on 27-Jul-2018 from One Ocean Beauty. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| One Ocean Beauty | 27-Jul-2018 | Completed |
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| Lubrizol Particle Sciences | 08-Sep-2015 | Completed |
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| Warwick International Group | 31-Dec-2014 | Completed |
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| Vesta (Franklin) | 01-Aug-2014 | Completed |
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| Genentech | 17-Oct-1979 | Early Stage VC | Completed |
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Lubrizol Affiliates
Subsidiaries (10)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avid Product Development | Loveland, CO | 2012 | |
| Lubrizol Employees Credit Union 401(K) Plan and Trust | Deer Park, TX | 2002 | |
| Bavaria Medizin Technologie | Wessling, Germany | 1992 | |
| EcoQuimica Industria e Comercio Produtos Quimica | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 1992 | |
| Paratherm | King of Prussia, PA | 1988 |
Lubrizol FAQs
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When was Lubrizol founded?
Lubrizol was founded in 1928.
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Where is Lubrizol headquartered?
Lubrizol is headquartered in Wickliffe, OH.
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What is the size of Lubrizol?
Lubrizol has 7,000 total employees.
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What industry is Lubrizol in?
Lubrizol’s primary industry is Multi-line Chemicals.
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Is Lubrizol a private or public company?
Lubrizol is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Lubrizol?
The current valuation of Lubrizol is .
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What is Lubrizol’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Lubrizol is .
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Who are Lubrizol’s competitors?
INEOS Group, Mitsubishi Chemical, Infineum International, Newmarket, and Clariant International are some of the 19 competitors of Lubrizol.
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When was Lubrizol acquired?
Lubrizol was acquired on 01-Sep-2011.
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Who acquired Lubrizol?
Lubrizol was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway.
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