CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Lubrizol Corporation will celebrate its 90th anniversary on July 28, 2018. A global specialty chemical company serving customers in the transportation, industrial and consumer markets, Lubrizol was founded in Cleveland in 1928, moving to Lake County in 1931. The original Wickliffe location remains the site of Lubrizol's world headquarters. Lake County is also home to Lubrizol's Painesville facility, one of its 60 manufacturing sites worldwide, which produces highly specialized chemical products and services.
Lubrizol is proud to be Lake County's largest employer and grateful for the support the community has offered throughout the years. In turn, Lubrizol's employees are a true asset to the community and the company, giving back through company-supported volunteerism, non-profit board leadership and monetary and in-kind donations. In 2018, one in four of the company's Northeast Ohio employees participated in Building Bonds, Lubrizol's annual day of service.
Being a force for good in the community is a long-standing tradition that reaches back to Lubrizol's founders. According to Lubrizol CEO, Eric Schnur, "Lubrizol's founders firmly believed in the importance of being a good neighbor and in supporting the communities where our employees live and work, whether that is in Lake County, Northeast Ohio or at any of Lubrizol's global locations," he says.
As part of its longstanding commitment to education, the company sponsors the Lake County STEM Teacher of the Year Award, which has honored 69 teachers during the past 24 years for their efforts in progressing science, technology, engineering and math education. The Trees for Wildlife program reflects Lubrizol's belief that sustainable solutions create a better future for everyone. In keeping with the focus on education, the corporation and The Lubrizol Foundation are long-time advocates of Lakeland Community College, most recently supporting Lakeland's Future Rising campaign and its HIVE maker space, respectively. Lubrizol also continues to be one of United Way of Lake County's most dedicated funders. In addition, worthy organizations such as Project Hope for the Homeless and Forbes House have enjoyed the support of The Lubrizol Foundation throughout the years. And, in 2017, Lubrizol provided a leadership gift for the Miracle League Inclusive Playground, a safe, enjoyable and barriers-free play area for children of all abilities.
Although the world has changed considerably since 1928, improving lives remains at the core of Lubrizol's mission. As an organization, Lubrizol looks forward to a bright future as part of the Lake County community.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, 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 8,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.
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