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Straits Times
8 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
American specialty chemicals firm Lubrizol expands in Singapore with launch of innovation centre
Find out what's new on ST website and app. The launch of the innovation center, among other specialty chemicals investments, is expected to create jobs in Singapore. SINGAPORE — From skincare product ingredients to the lubricant additives used in vehicle engines, American company Lubrizol Corporation's specialty chemicals are found in many everyday items. Now, the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, which first entered Singapore in 1984, is expanding its research and development (R&D) capabilities here with the launch of its new South-east Asia Innovation Centre on July 23. Spanning 15,000 sq m over multiple floors, this new centre in Jurong features immersive experience zones, virtual reality display, and dedicated spaces for technical training and knowledge sharing. The advanced laboratories in the facility will be used by scientists and product developers for R&D, allowing them to design and test solutions for customers across a wide range of industries ranging from mobility, infrastructure to beauty and personal care. The innovation centre adds to Lubrizol's existing administration office and manufacturing plant in the vicinity. 'Singapore plays a pivotal role in our global innovation network because of its robust R&D ecosystem and unique environment that enables innovation to thrive,' said president and chief executive of Lubrizol Corporation, Ms Rebecca Liebert. Headquartered in the US, Lubrizol has over 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices globally. It employs more than 7,000 people, with over 800 employees in the Asia-Pacific region. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore's domestic recycling rate drops to all-time low of 11% Singapore Sota parent portal taken down for urgent patching following global cyberattack alerts Singapore HDB launches 10,209 BTO and balance flats, as priority scheme for singles kicks in Singapore Five teens arrested for threatening boy with knife, 2 charged with causing hurt Singapore Local buyers are key to recovery of prime district condo market Singapore Ex-Tanjong Pagar United footballer charged with assault after Singapore Premier League match in Feb Singapore COE prices for cars mostly unchanged; premium for commercial vehicles up 2.9% Singapore Cyclist charged after allegedly hitting elderly pedestrian, killing him While the company declined to share its current staff strength in Singapore, more R&D jobs are expected to be created with the launch of the new innovation centre, said Mr Paul Nai, managing director of Lubrizol South-east Asia. The launch of the centre is supported by the Economic Development Board (EDB). Lubrizol is expected to sign an agreement with the EDB as it commits to grow its activities in the region over the next five years. 'The energy and chemicals industry is a key pillar of Singapore's economy, with the specialty chemicals segment emerging as a key engine of growth and job creation in recent years,' said Mr Lim Wey-Len, EDB's executive vice-president . 'This growth is driven by global trends such as the shift towards sustainability, rising demand for high-performance materials across end markets like electronics, automotive and personal care, and the increasing importance of Asia as a manufacturing and innovation hub,' he added. Mr Lim said the investments in the specialty chemicals sector over the past two years are expected to create at least 400 jobs in the coming years. Ms Rebecca Liebert, Lubrizol Corporation's president and CEO (third from right) and Mr Henry Liu, Lubrizol SEA's VP for Asia Pacific (third from left) unveiled a plaque at company's new innovation centre. PHOTO: LUBRIZOL These include roles in manufacturing operations, R&D and innovation, process engineering, sustainability, and corporate functions for both fresh graduates and experienced hires, he added. Mr Samuel Tung, 28, an account manager with Lubrizol South-east Asia, said he decided to pursue a career in the specialty chemicals sector upon graduation, so he can witness first-hand how science can be translated into real-life solutions. Ms Jolyn Thang, 29, who works as a technical service scientist with the company , said she sees strong career growth opportunities in this sector, as the rise of Korean and Japanese beauty trends has driven demand for a wider variety of beauty products.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Sussex residents report bad smell thought to be from France
People living along the south east coast of England are complaining about a "terrible smell" thought to be wafting in from the 2013, the same region was bothered by a smell coming from a chemical plant in Rouen, France, which was dubbed Le residents in Chichester, Bognor and Littlehampton, in West Sussex, are reporting a new stench, being described as a "rich, potent gas smell".West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said it thought the smell was coming from the sea, and gas provider SGN said there was no evidence the smell was from its network. Councillor Paul Wells, from Bognor Regis Town Council, said: "We can't seem to get anything out of anybody about what it might be, but it seems to be spreading across the south coast."Shops have been contacting us looking for advice and the gas board is overloaded with calls."It's a very rich, potent gas smell. It's making people feel faint. People want some answers."The fire service said anyone who felt ill should dial 999 and urged anyone who thought they could smell gas to contact their utilities provider.A spokesperson for SGN said on Tuesday: "We've received several calls this afternoon regarding a smell in the air in the Bognor Regis area."Our engineers are responding to individual reports, but there's nothing so far to suggest the smell is coming from our network."Le Pong, in 2013, was caused when a cloud of gas escaped from the Lubrizol factory in northern France and was blown across BBC has contacted Lubrizol to see if there has been another leak at its coastguard confirmed it was called at 17:20 BST on Tuesday after reports of a "gas and diesel" smell at Selsey Bill."Investigations found no evidence of anything untoward," a spokesperson said.
Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Lubrizol's Apinovex™ Polymer Wins CPhI China's 2025 Pharma Excipient Award
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lubrizol's Apinovex™ polymer was the proud recipient of a Celebration Award in the Pharma Excipients Award category at CPhI China, held in Shanghai, June 24-26. CPhI supports the global Pharma supply chain with multi-channel events and digital platforms in every region, where industry professionals can meet, learn and collaborate on APIs, CDMOs, excipients and more. Apinovex™ polymer's win places it alongside another Lubrizol novel excipient, Apisolex™ polymer, with multiple awards, including CPhI's 2023 Global Innovation Award and recognition as the Grand Winner of the 2023 Annual Medicine Maker Innovation Award. Share Apinovex polymer's win places it alongside another of Lubrizol's novel excipients, Apisolex™ polymer, with multiple awards, including CPhI's 2023 Global Innovation Award and recognition as the Grand Winner of the 2023 Annual Medicine Maker Innovation Award. These awards underscore Lubrizol's commitment to bringing the next generation of excipient technology to market, improving solubility and bioavailability of APIs to enhance drug delivery. 'We are excited to have received this additional recognition from CPhI following the earlier receipt of innovation awards for our novel injectable excipient, Apisolex™ polymer,' says Matt Finkelhor, Global Commercial Manager, Novel Polymers, Lubrizol. 'The awards confirm that Lubrizol's innovation is making a difference in drug delivery solutions that improve bioavailability to help bring more life-changing medications to market.' The CPhI awards include nine award categories across the entire pharmaceutical industry, fully showcasing outstanding achievements in innovation, design, ingredients and excipients. The Pharma Excipients Award recognizes innovative products with high market potential, focusing on improving the technical standards of the pharmaceutical excipients industry, shaping outstanding examples in the global pharmaceutical excipients field, and leading to new trends in industry development. About Lubrizol Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Every day, the innovators of Lubrizol strive to create extraordinary value for customers at the intersection of science, market needs and business success, driving discovery and creating breakthrough solutions that enhance life and make the world work better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with over 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and over 7,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lubrizol Introduces New PUD Technology for Outstanding Wood Coating Protection
CLEVELAND, July 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lubrizol is proud to announce, as part of its continued dedication to polymer technology innovation, the availability of a new water-borne, high-solids polyurethane dispersion (PUD) that enables the formulation of advanced, high-performance wood coatings. Sancure™ 942 Polyurethane Dispersion is a versatile, new polymer designed for residential and commercial wood floor finishes and OEM wood coatings. It brings excellent protection from wear, good chemical resistance properties for enhanced durability and robust adhesion to multiple substrates, making it suitable for multiple applications. As a high-solids product, it enables formulations that provide more coverage per volume, which reduces the number of applications required for desired performance and faster return to service. The performance features of Sancure 942 Polyurethane Dispersion are further enhanced when used with external crosslinkers. "The entire value chain will experience benefits," shares Israel Skoff, technical marketing manager, resin technologies. "Coating manufacturers will see protection capabilities that outperform many solvent-borne predecessors as well as reduced shipping emissions due to the lower levels of water. Contractors will experience efficiency and safety with a versatile product for multiple substrates and a safer product that requires fewer coats. End-users will appreciate reduced job cost, faster return to service, and outstanding durability." Sancure 942 Polyurethane Dispersion joins a growing portfolio of coating technologies from Lubrizol that enables formulators to meet their sustainability initiatives while enhancing the performance of their products. Contact your Lubrizol account manager or visit Sancure 942 Polyurethane Dispersion for additional product details or to request a sample. Lubrizol is committed to the ongoing advancement of technology that meets and exceeds expectations of the industries and markets we serve. Visit Lubrizol's newscenter to see our recent product introductions or explore our latest innovations in dispersants, resins, wax additives, specialty additives, and color dispersions for coatings, inks, and composites. About Lubrizol Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Every day, the innovators of Lubrizol strive to create extraordinary value for customers at the intersection of science, market needs and business success, driving discovery and creating breakthrough solutions that enhance life and make the world work better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and more than 7,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Mike Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Lubrizol Introduces New PUD Technology for Outstanding Wood Coating Protection
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lubrizol is proud to announce, as part of its continued dedication to polymer technology innovation, the availability of a new water-borne, high-solids polyurethane dispersion (PUD) that enables the formulation of advanced, high-performance wood coatings. Sancure™ 942 Polyurethane Dispersion is a versatile, new polymer designed for residential and commercial wood floor finishes and OEM wood coatings. Sancure™ 942 Polyurethane Dispersion is a versatile, new polymer designed for residential and commercial wood floor finishes and OEM wood coatings. It brings excellent protection from wear, good chemical resistance properties for enhanced durability and robust adhesion to multiple substrates, making it suitable for multiple applications. As a high-solids product, it enables formulations that provide more coverage per volume, which reduces the number of applications required for desired performance and faster return to service. The performance features of Sancure 942 Polyurethane Dispersion are further enhanced when used with external crosslinkers. 'The entire value chain will experience benefits," shares Israel Skoff, technical marketing manager, resin technologies. 'Coating manufacturers will see protection capabilities that outperform many solvent-borne predecessors as well as reduced shipping emissions due to the lower levels of water. Contractors will experience efficiency and safety with a versatile product for multiple substrates and a safer product that requires fewer coats. End-users will appreciate reduced job cost, faster return to service, and outstanding durability.' Sancure 942 Polyurethane Dispersion joins a growing portfolio of coating technologies from Lubrizol that enables formulators to meet their sustainability initiatives while enhancing the performance of their products. Contact your Lubrizol account manager or visit Sancure 942 Polyurethane Dispersion for additional product details or to request a sample. Lubrizol is committed to the ongoing advancement of technology that meets and exceeds expectations of the industries and markets we serve. Visit Lubrizol's newscenter to see our recent product introductions or explore our latest innovations in dispersants, resins, wax additives, specialty additives, and color dispersions for coatings, inks, and composites. About Lubrizol Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Every day, the innovators of Lubrizol strive to create extraordinary value for customers at the intersection of science, market needs and business success, driving discovery and creating breakthrough solutions that enhance life and make the world work better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and more than 7,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit
