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Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company and global leader in specialty chemicals, has opened a new office in São Paulo, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Latin America and its focus on innovation and customer collaboration.
The new facility will host a wide range of business functions and corporate teams, including both local and global roles. Equipped with advanced infrastructure, the office is designed to enhance collaboration, support innovation, and deliver added value to customers, while fostering strategic partnerships across the industries Lubrizol serves.
As part of the same complex, Lubrizol is expanding its Beauty & Home applications laboratory and will open a new in vivo research lab dedicated to hair and skin research. Scheduled to open in March 2026, this facility will become the company’s third Beauty Research Institute worldwide, strengthening its global R&D capabilities and leveraging the region’s ethnic diversity to drive locally relevant innovation.
“Latin America plays a crucial role in our global strategy, particularly due to its growth potential, diverse talent, and rich ethnic and biodiversity,” said Bernardo Medeiros, Vice President of Lubrizol Latin America. “The opening of our new São Paulo office reaffirms our commitment to this important market and to working closely with customers and partners to deliver innovative solutions.”
Lubrizol has operated in Brazil for nearly 50 years and is recognized for its technical leadership and strong customer partnerships. The company operates two manufacturing plants in Belford Roxo (RJ) and Paulínia (SP), maintains an office in Rio de Janeiro, and runs R&D laboratories in São Paulo and Paulínia. The new São Paulo office will collaborate closely with these locations to ensure the continued delivery of high-value solutions and excellence in local customer service.
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