20 December, 2011

The Lubrizol Corporation announced that the purchase of Merquinsa is now complete. The addition of Merquinsa, a leader in specialty thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), will expand Lubrizol’s Engineered Polymers business and strengthen its ability to meet the needs of its global customers. The transaction was announced on November 3, 2011.

With the close of the transaction, all of the Merquinsa products are being integrated into the Lubrizol Engineered Polymers business. Key Merquinsa global commercial brands include PEARLSTICK®, PEARLTHANE®, PEARLBOND®, PEARLCOAT®, as well as the full ECO line of renewable-sourced TPU products.

Commenting on the completed acquisition, Rocco Mango, Lubrizol vice president and general manager, Estane® Engineered Polymers, said “The addition of Merquinsa to our product portfolio is another example of how we continue to expand Lubrizol’s Engineered Polymers business, providing enhanced product offerings and applications to meet the needs of our customers worldwide.”