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At Lubrizol, we strive to act as responsible corporate citizens. Based on the principles outlined in our corporate philosophy, we continually protect the health and safety of our employees, customers and neighbors as we support stronger, more sustainable communities.
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Our history of providing superior piping solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications dates back to 1959 when Lubrizol (formerly BFGoodrich Performance Materials) invented chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). One of the first applications for CPVC was pipe and fittings used in residential plumbing systems. In fact, in 1960, the first CPVC plumbing system was installed in the NAHB Research Home in Lansing, Michigan. Following, in 1962 and 1963, additional CPVC plumbing systems were installed in homes in California, Maryland and Ohio.
While the high-performance polymer was first used for residential plumbing, the introduction of the new technology opened the door for a higher standard of product performance for other piping systems, as well.
In 1961, our CPVC compounds were first used in an industrial setting, and now sold under the Corzan® brand name, to provide a highly reliable, corrosion-resistant alternative to traditional metallic piping systems.
We introduced the first non-metallic fire sprinkler system in 1984 under the BlazeMaster® brand name, thereby providing contractors with a corrosion-resistant, easy-to-install and cost effective life safety solution.
In 1985, the first CPVC plumbing system was sold under the FlowGuard® brand name. Made of high-performance chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), FlowGuard pipe and fittings offered a smarter alternative to traditional copper plumbing systems. After years of testing, research and development, in 1991 we released a technologically advanced plumbing system still sold today under the FlowGuard Gold® brand name.
In 2002, we introduced the FBC™ System Compatible program (originally launched as the FGG System Compatible Program). The FBC System Compatible Program is the only known program of its kind designed to increase user awareness and help eliminate the guesswork about chemical compatibility.
In 2008, we brought our plumbing, fire sprinkler and industrial products together to provide a single, convenient and reliable source to solve some of today’s toughest building challenges.
But we aren’t stopping here. Our R&D team is constantly working on new advancements in CPVC technology. What will tomorrow bring?