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Berkshire Hathaway’s Lubrizol marked a major milestone with its inaugural Asia-Pacific Innovation Summit in Shanghai, bringing together more than 150 industry leaders, technical experts, and partners. The event highlighted how material science is evolving from technology-led development to a collaborative, value-driven catalyst for sustainable industry growth.
Henry Liu, Vice President of Lubrizol Asia Pacific, emphasized the region’s unique role in shaping next-generation innovation.
“Diversified and rapidly evolving market demands are reshaping traditional industry models,” he said, noting that Asia-Pacific’s fast innovation cycles and rich application scenarios make it fertile ground for breakthroughs. Liu reiterated Lubrizol’s commitment to combining global expertise with local engagement, describing the company’s “R&D–manufacturing–co-creation” model as key to accelerating the path from ideas to real-world solutions.
The summit follows Lubrizol’s recent regional investments, including the launch of its Southeast Asia Innovation Center in Singapore, a new office in Jakarta, and expanded medical-grade TPU production capacity in Shanghai.
Breakthrough Technologies Debut in Asia-Pacific
Lubrizol unveiled several innovations aimed at advancing sustainability and performance across multiple industries:
Next-Generation Mobility Additives: New additive packages address China VII commercial vehicle standards and evolving needs in hybrid and electric vehicles. The CV1150 diesel engine oil solution delivers low-ash durability with proven field performance, while the PV3610 platform provides balanced lubrication for internal combustion, PHEV, and range-extended engines.
Sustainable Packaging Coatings: A new PFAS-free, PE-film-free waterborne acrylic emulsion for food packaging offers high oil and water resistance with recyclability, biodegradability, and compliance with China GB9685, U.S. FDA, and EU food-contact regulations.
Biotech Skincare Innovation: Lectroglaze™, the first cosmetic active ingredient powered by electrogenic bacteria, helps neutralize free radicals by stimulating bioelectricity production in the skin microbiome. Clinical tests showed visible reductions in pore size after four weeks.
Advanced TPU Foam for Footwear: New ESTANE® BCX TPU grades support lightweight, high-rebound midsoles using physical foaming processes, promoting both performance and circularity. Lubrizol’s Foam Application Centers in China and Korea will help accelerate sustainable footwear development.
Through panel discussions and technical showcases, the summit underscored the industry’s shift toward collaborative innovation. Lubrizol reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to turn emerging ideas into scalable, sustainable solutions that drive future growth.
© 2025 David Mazor
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