Lubrizol is investing $10 million to expand its fermentation production capacity by 5X at its Center of Skin Care Excellence in Gavà, Spain. This strategic expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-performance ingredient development.
Lubrizol has been a pioneer in biotechnology since 2001, building a robust, science-driven platform that integrates advanced fermentation and bioprocessing technologies. With more than two decades of experience, the company has established itself as a leader in biotechnology, offering advanced, sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of active ingredient innovation. Its biotech platform is engineered for sustainability from the ground up, with processes designed to avoid biodiversity loss and minimize environmental impact while ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and optimal performance.
Lubrizol’s biotechnology approach includes the use of GMO-free, non-pathogenic microorganisms, sourcing strains without harvesting from nature, and relying on renewable carbon sources. The production process is designed to generate minimal waste and deliver ingredients with a biodegradable, non-toxic profile. Many of these ingredients have been approved according to COSMOS standards, further supporting Lubrizol’s commitment to transparency and environmental responsibility. At Lubrizol, biotech actives are developed to support a circular, low-impact economy.
“This investment reflects our continued commitment to advancing sustainable innovation through biotechnology. By expanding our fermentation capacity, we are not only supporting the growth of high-performance active ingredients but also reinforcing our role as a strategic partner in delivering science-backed, environmentally responsible solutions,” said Bernardo Medeiros, Vice President, Lubrizol Life Sciences.
The increased fermentation capacity positions Lubrizol for continued growth and expanded capabilities, while enhancing manufacturing flexibility — enabling the company to better adapt to both global and regional needs and deliver innovations that meet consumer expectations.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
Lubrizol, 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 more than 7,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.
