This press release was issued by Lubrizol.

 

• New state-of-the-art facility in Jurong, Singapore, will enhance collaboration and fit-for-market innovation for customers in Southeast Asia 
• The center aims to enable faster collaborative development of breakthrough solutions, empowering industry innovation 
• The company also is strengthening local innovation partnerships, including MOUs with the Singapore Economic Development Board and United Oil to drive joint innovation and regional growth

Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, announces the establishment of its Southeast Asia Innovation Center in Jurong, Singapore. An integral part of the company’s global innovation network, the Center is designed to deepen collaboration and advance market relevant innovations, supporting Lubrizol’s commitment to delivering high-value solutions and enhancing speed to market for customers in Southeast Asia and beyond. The launch of the Innovation Centre with support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) will advance Singapore’s role as a strategic hub for innovation, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability.

Spanning 15,000 square meters over multiple floors, the Center integrates advanced laboratories, immersive experience zones, and dedicated spaces for technical training and knowledge exchange. It is home to scientists and product developers who leverage local R&D and testing capabilities, advanced decision science and a collaborative mindset to unlock opportunities for customers across a wide array of industries, including mobility, infrastructure, mining, data technology, beauty, personal care and healthcare.

A History of Market-Relevant Innovations

Lubrizol’s commitment to local innovation has been a cornerstone of its more than 65 years in Asia Pacific. To stay ahead of evolving regulatory landscapes and transportation trends, Lubrizol continues to employ and invest in a strong base of in-region innovators — professionals with deep technical expertise and decades of experience — who are focused on developing next-generation technologies. The Center joins the recent establishment of Lubrizol’s Asia Pacific Center of Excellence for Suncare Formulation in Singapore, which has earned recognition from leading global beauty and personal care brands for its technical excellence and market-leadership.

Growing as Partners in Progress

As part of the launch, Lubrizol signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with United Oil Company, a joint venture with oil major Repsol who manufactures lubricants and specialty fluids for the automotive, industrial and marine industries, and the EDB. The United Oil MOU aims to explore joint innovation opportunities and expand market reach through collaborative product development, while the Singapore Economic Development Board MOU outlines a shared commitment to advance innovation and explore future investment opportunities over the next five years.

These partnerships reflect Lubrizol’s long-term vision to grow with the region through meaningful collaboration and value creation, creating new opportunities for jobs in commercial, technical and R&D roles.