With more than 50 years of industry experience, Lubrizol is a global leader in thermoplastic elastomers, marketing products under the Estane brand name. Estane Engineered Polymers are highly versatile thermoplastic elastomers that are utilized in film extrusion, tubing, cable jacketing, injection molding, calendaring and solution processes for applications such as textiles, wire and cable, hose and tube, optical, industrial, agriculture, medical devices and many others.

"We are excited to be adding Merquinsas capabilities and products to our Engineered Polymers business. Merquinsas strong global brand recognition, along with its solid track record of profitable growth broadens our product portfolio, increases our global reach and strengthens our manufacturing capabilities," said Rocco Mango, Lubrizol Vice President and General Manager, Estane Engineered Polymers. "Overall, this acquisition allows us to continue to expand our offerings to our customers worldwide."

Established in 1964, Merquinsa is a family-owned business. With this transaction, the owners have decided to focus on the non-chemical segments of their product portfolio.

"I believe this acquisition will benefit our talented workforce, as well as our customers, with increased investment from Lubrizol in new and enhanced technologies, products and services," stated Jose Luis Ayuso, Merquinsa President. "I am sure our business and our customers will be in good hands." The move ensures that Merquinsas existing customers will continue to be supplied with the companys products.

Lubrizol will be assuming approximately 100 Merquinsa employees. Once the transaction closes all Merquinsa products will be integrated with Lubrizol, combining the product offerings under the Lubrizol Engineered Polymers business.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2011, subject to customary closing conditions.

About The Lubrizol Corporation

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for personal care products and pharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technology; and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Lubrizols industry-leading technologies in additives, ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance and value of customers products, while reducing their environmental impact.

With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, The Lubrizol Corporation owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2010 were $5.4 billion.

About Merquinsa

Merquinsa is a leading thermoplastic polyurethane specialty producer, providing innovative products for injection molding, extrusion, calendering, melt coating, compounding and adhesive applications. Merquinsa was granted the Frost & Sullivan 2008 Global Thermoplastic Urethane Product Innovation Green Excellence of the Year Award. This award recognizes Merquinsas innovation in biopolymers, with its groundbreaking Bio TPU made from renewable carbon resources and successfully marketed globally under PEARLTHANE and PEARLBOND ECO brands. Merquinsas headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain with regional centers in Asia and North America.