As Lubrizol approaches its centennial milestone in 2028, the company is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to Northeast Ohio with a multi-million-dollar investment to modernize its global headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio. The project is designed to support the company’s next phase of innovation, collaboration, and global impact.
The investment will consolidate Lubrizol’s Brecksville-based employees and capabilities into the Wickliffe campus, bringing together more than 1,000 Northeast Ohio team members at a single, integrated location. By uniting its regional workforce, Lubrizol aims to strengthen cross-functional collaboration, accelerate decision-making, and create a more connected and agile organization.
A modernized campus built for innovation and collaboration
Central to the headquarters upgrade is a significant expansion of Lubrizol’s innovation infrastructure. The project includes enhanced laboratory facilities, expanded research and development capabilities, and the addition of a dedicated Lubrizol experience center designed to showcase the company’s science, technologies, and customer solutions.
Workplace improvements will also focus on the employee experience, with upgraded collaborative workspaces, renovated on-site dining facilities, and a flexible multipurpose area to support meetings, training sessions, and company events. Construction will be carried out in phases over the next two years to minimize operational disruption.
Strengthening regional roots with global reach
Lubrizol’s reinvestment in Wickliffe underscores its role as one of Lake County’s largest employers and a key contributor to the regional economy. While the headquarters expansion is rooted in Northeast Ohio, the company’s work from this campus supports operations and customers in nearly 100 countries worldwide, reinforcing the site’s global significance.
Company leadership emphasized that the decision reflects both Lubrizol’s heritage and its future ambitions. From its early beginnings developing automotive lubrication solutions in the Cleveland area to building a global portfolio of specialty chemicals and materials, Lubrizol’s innovation legacy remains closely tied to Ohio.
Commitment to long-term growth in Northeast Ohio
State and regional leaders welcomed the investment as a strong signal of confidence in Ohio’s business environment, workforce, and innovation ecosystem. The project represents one of the most significant economic development initiatives in Lake County in recent years, supporting job stability, long-term growth, and continued investment in advanced research capabilities.
Economic development partners highlighted that the headquarters upgrade strengthens the region’s competitiveness while reinforcing Northeast Ohio’s reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing, materials science, and global business operations.
Looking ahead to the next century
In addition to its Wickliffe headquarters, Lubrizol will continue operations at its Painesville and Avon Lake facilities, maintaining a strong and diverse footprint across Northeast Ohio.
As the company prepares to mark 100 years of innovation in 2028, the headquarters investment reflects Lubrizol’s strategy to modernize its facilities, empower its workforce, and position the organization for sustained growth and impact in the decades ahead.
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