The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092-2298
News Release
Lubrizol Advances Healthcare Technologies with the
Formation of LifeScience Polymers
CLEVELAND, May 22, 2012 - The Lubrizol Corporation has combined its application, formulation and technological expertise to form LifeScience Polymers, a new product line created to better enable the delivery of cutting-edge polymer technologies and solutions to the pharmaceutical and healthcare markets.
Lubrizol LifeScience Polymers is primarily focused on developing technologies for wound care, short- and long-term implants, medical devices, oral care and pharmaceutical ingredients.
"Patient comfort and healing are at the center of our research and development efforts," Deb Langer, general manager said. "From topical ointments to IV tubing, LifeScience Polymers' technologies enhance medical and pharmaceutical products, and the lives of those who use them."
Backed by Lubrizol's more than 50 years of industry leading technologies, LifeScience Polymers is able to increase its international capabilities and investments, providing customers with more opportunities for growth.
For more information about LifeScience Polymers, visit www.lubrizol.com/lifesciencepolymers.
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About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for personal care products and pharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Lubrizol's industry-leading technologies in additives, ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance and value of customers' products, while reducing their environmental impact.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, The Lubrizol Corporation owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2011 were $6.1 billion. For more information, visit http://www.lubrizol.com/.
Media Contact
Laura Hall
+1-216-447-6782
www.lubrizol.com/lifesciencepolymers
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