Lubrizol is investing $10 million to expand its fermentation production capacity at its Center of Skin Care Excellence in Gavà, Spain. The investment quintuples fermentation capacity. It reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and high-performance ingredient development, according to Lubrizol.

Lubrizol’s robust, science-driven platform integrates advanced fermentation and bioprocessing technologies. With more than two decades of experience, the company is a leader in biotechnology, offering advanced, sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of active ingredient innovation. Its biotech platform is engineered for sustainability from the ground up, with processes designed to avoid biodiversity loss and minimize environmental impact while ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and optimal performance, according to Lubrizol.

A Commitment to Transparency and Environmental Responsibility

Lubrizol’s biotechnology approach uses GMO-free, non-pathogenic microorganisms, sources strains without harvesting from nature, and relies on renewable carbon sources. The production process is designed to generate minimal waste and deliver ingredients with a biodegradable, non-toxic profile. Many of these ingredients were approved according to Cosmos standards, further supporting Lubrizol’s commitment to transparency and environmental responsibility. Lubrizol’s biotech actives support a circular, low-impact economy. 

“This investment reflects our continued commitment to advancing sustainable innovation through biotechnology. Expanding our fermentation capacity supports the growth of high-performance active ingredients and reinforces our role as a strategic partner in delivering science-backed, environmentally responsible solutions,” said Bernardo Medeiros, VP-Lubrizol Life Sciences. 

The increased fermentation capacity positions Lubrizol for continued growth and expanded capabilities, while enhancing manufacturing flexibility. The strategy enables the company to better adapt to both global and regional needs, and deliver innovations that meet consumer expectations.