LUBRIZOL KOREA

Company Introduction: Lubrizol Korea

Lubrizol Korea is a significant regional subsidiary of The Lubrizol Corporation, which is a global specialty chemical company owned by Berkshire Hathaway.

Nature of Business:

Lubrizol Korea operates as both a manufacturing entity and a comprehensive sales, technical support, and research and development center. It is not solely a trading company. It is an integrated part of Lubrizol's global production and distribution network.

Core Activities:

Manufacturing and supply of advanced chemical additives and materials.

Sales and distribution of Lubrizol's diverse product portfolio across various industries in the Korean market.

Providing technical service and application development support directly to its local customers.

Conducting research and development activities to address specific regional market needs and drive innovation.

Products and Technologies:

Lubrizol specializes in creating and delivering technologies that enhance the performance of products used in key sectors such as transportation, industrial applications, and consumer markets. This includes:

Lubricant additives for automotive engine oils, industrial lubricants, and driveline fluids.

Advanced materials for personal care, home care, and pharmaceutical products.

Performance coatings and other specialty chemicals.

In summary, Lubrizol Korea represents a full-fledged operation within the country, encompassing manufacturing capabilities alongside strong sales, technical, and R&D functions to directly serve the Korean market.

LUBRIZOL KOREA produces or sells the following products:

* **Engine Oils:** Additives for gasoline and diesel engine oils.

* **Driveline:** Additives for automatic and manual transmission fluids, gear oils, and axle fluids.

* **Industrial Specialties:** Additives for industrial lubricants, such as hydraulic fluids, turbine oils, and metalworking fluids.

* **Fuel Additives:** Additives for gasoline and diesel fuels.

* **Specialty Esters:** Esters used in various applications, including lubricants, personal care products, and coatings.

* **Performance Coatings:** Coating resins and additives for industrial and protective coatings.

* **CPVC:** Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) compounds and resins.

* **Life Science Solutions:** Carbopol polymers, Pemulen emulsifiers, and Noveon polycarbophil for pharmaceutical and personal care applications.