The Lubrizol Corporation July 27, 2005 Earnings Teleconference

CLEVELAND, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Lubrizol Corporation will hold a teleconference with analysts and investors on July 27, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time to review the results for the second quarter. Participating in the teleconference will be James L. Hambrick, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; Charles P. Cooley, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Scott Emerick, Controller; and Joanne Wanstreet, Vice President, Investor Relations.

The company will release its second quarter earnings report at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27.

The Lubrizol Corporation is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies that improve the quality and performance of our customers' products 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; performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives; and additives for the food and beverage industry. Lubrizol's 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 21 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has more than 7,700 employees worldwide. In June 2004, Lubrizol acquired Noveon International, Inc. With Noveon, Lubrizol generated pro forma revenues of $3.7 billion in 2004 and $3.2 billion in 2003. For more information, visit http://www.lubrizol.com/.