The Lubrizol Corporation

29400 Lakeland Blvd.
Wickliffe, OH 44092-2298 (Map)
Phone: 440-943-4200
Fax: 440-943-5337
http://www.lubrizol.com

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Overview

Lubrizol is a smooth operator -- the company is the world's #1 maker of additives for lubricants and fuels. Its Lubrizol Additives segment includes engine oil additives that fight sludge buildup, viscosity breakdown, and component wear; fuel additives designed to control deposits and improve combustion; and additives for paints, inks, greases, metalworking, and other markets. Lubrizol's Advanced Materials segment (performance coatings and chemicals) delivers its products to the personal care and rubber and plastics markets. The company markets nearly 3,000 products in more than 100 countries. Investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired Lubrizol in 2011 for about $9.7 billion in cash.

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Key financials for The Lubrizol Corporation

Company Type Subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway
Fiscal Year-End December
2010 Sales (mil.) £3,502.1
1-Year Sales Growth 18.1%
2010 Net Income (mil.) £473.3
1-Year Net Income Growth 46.2%
2010 Employees 6,900
1-Year Employee Growth 3.0%
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Key people and executives for The Lubrizol Corporation

Chairman, President, and CEO James L. Hambrick
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SVP and COO Stephen F. (Steve) Kirk
Trade Media Relations, Lubrizol Additives Mike Heil
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