Lubrizol Corp. (Wickliffe, Ohio) announced enhancements to its Southeast Asia Innovation Center, including synthesis, analytical and physical sciences and formulation development capabilities to serve evolving Southeast Asia market needs. An integral part of the company’s global innovation network, the Singapore-based 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.
Established with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Lubrizol’s Southeast Asia Innovation Center in Jurong serves as a regional platform for customer collaboration, scientific innovation and technical advancement through laboratories, testing facilities, immersive experience zones and dedicated spaces for technical training. New capabilities further strengthen Lubrizol’s ability to support customers with advanced specialty solutions across industries, including energy storage, coatings, electronics, packaging, life sciences and healthcare.
“Customers need innovation partners who can move with speed, apply deep insights and deliver market relevance,” said Julie Edgar, Chief Technology Officer, Lubrizol. “Our extensive technical capabilities at the Southeast Asia Innovation Center expand our ability to translate scientific expertise into commercial solutions, helping customers solve increasingly complex challenges and accelerate the path from innovation to market impact.”
As part of its broader commitment to advancing science and future talent, Lubrizol is also launching Learning Labs Singapore, a part of the company’s global STEM education initiative designed to inspire future scientists, engineers and innovators through hands-on learning, mentoring and career exploration. This local launch builds on the success of Lubrizol’s global Learning Labs program. Since launching in 2025, this initiative has engaged more than 12,000 students through 50+ STEM learning experiences worldwide.
“Innovation and talent are two of the most important drivers of long-term growth,” said Henry Liu, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Lubrizol. “We are excited to launch Learning Labs in Singapore, with the vision to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and problem-solvers. Together with our Southeast Asia laboratory network, these initiatives reflect our long-term commitment to Singapore as a hub for innovation, talent development and collaboration, supporting sustainable growth across Asia Pacific.”
EDB Executive Vice President Lim Wey-Len, as Guest of Honor, joined Lubrizol’s global leadership, including President and CEO Rebecca Liebert, Chief Technology Officer Julie Edgar, and global leaders, employees, customers and industry partners, to commemorate this important milestone.
“Lubrizol’s decision to expand its Southeast Asia Innovation Center reflects its confidence in Singapore as an innovation ecosystem, as well as a platform to connect with regional customers. The establishment of Lubrizol’s Learning Labs will also nurture the next generation of talent for Singapore’s growing specialty chemicals sector. We look forward to deepening our partnership with Lubrizol to capture new growth opportunities and advance innovation from Singapore for Asia and beyond,” said Lim Wey-Len, Executive Vice President, EDB.