Lubrizol Corporation - Ohio 1973

Beautifully engraved certificate from the Lubrizol Corporation issued in 1973. This historic document was printed by the American Bank Note Company and has an ornate border around it with a vignette of an allegorical man and woman each on opposite sides of a globe. This item has the printed signatures of the Company's President and Secretary and is over 39 years old.


Certificate Vignette



Lubrizol Corporation was founded in 1928 as a manufacturer of graphite oil products. Lubrizol is a recognized leader in specialty additives for lubricating oils. The Lubrizol Corporation is a global provider of specialty additives and fluid technologies. These high-performance technologies focus on chemicals, systems and services for transportation and industry. The company’s customers use its technology to enhance a wide variety of end-use products, including engine lubricants and fuel; gear oils and other vehicle-related fluids; hydraulic fluids and emission control systems; greases and industrial fluids; personal care products and industrial cleaners; paints, coatings and inks; and mining chemicals. Lubrizol was founded in 1928 and owns and operates 37 manufacturing plants in 16 countries. The Wickliffe, Ohio-based company has 53 sales and technical offices and more than 5,000 employees worldwide. The company had revenues of $2 billion and earnings of $91 million in 2003.