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Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has introduced LED reactor technology for CPVC manufacturing at its plant in Louisville, marking a significant step forward in resin production performance and efficiency.
The new LED chlorination process improves thermal stability — a critical factor in CPVC resin performance — while also enhancing energy efficiency and supporting more sustainable manufacturing. As industry demands for higher resin stability continue to grow, the upgrade positions Lubrizol to deliver stronger, more consistent product performance.
In addition to manufacturing benefits, the technology provides operational advantages for customers, including longer production runs with reduced downtime, increased formulation flexibility, and improved color performance.
According to Griffin Rial, Vice President, Lubrizol TempRite, the Louisville installation is the company’s first implementation of LED chlorination in CPVC production and represents a pivotal advancement for its global operations. The enhanced flexibility allows Lubrizol to adjust output based on market needs — either increasing production speed or optimizing resin stability — while laying the groundwork for broader adoption of LED technology across its global CPVC manufacturing network.
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