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    March 2021

    Idemitsu announces five new products:

    - High Mileage 0W-20 Engine Oil

    - CVTF Type H2 for Honda and Acura

    - CVTF Type SB2 for Subaru

    - Pro Racing 5W-40 Engine Oil

    - Pro Racing 15W-50 Engine Oil

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    May 2020

    Idemitsu 0W-16 Synthetic Oil launches in the U.S. Entire line of Idemitsu Synthetic Oils meet latest SP/GF-6 standards.

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    August 2017

    Idemitsu and ZEPRO fully synthetic motor oils begin distribution on Amazon.com in North America.

  • Dexos 1 Approved Logo

    August 2016

    Idemitsu 0W-20 becomes first engine oil to receive dexos-1™ GM approval.

  • Wixom Research Center

    July 2016

    Idemitsu Research & Development Center opens in Wixom, Michigan; features state-of-the-art equipment that allows for cutting-edge product development.

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    2006

    Apollo America changes its name to Idemitsu Lubricants America to unify the Idemitsu name around the world.

  • Lab Research

    1992

    Idemitsu opens its state-of-the-art blending and packaging facility, strategically locating it in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This centralized location incorporates convenient access to three major interstate highways, efficient rail and air transportation facilities and transportation resources provided by the Ohio River.

  • Group Photo at Corporate Building

    1991

    Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation (ILA) founded as Apollo America Corporation, a 100% subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan. Apollo opens sales offices in Detroit, Michigan, and Los Angeles, California.

  • Idemitsu Oil Truck

    1979

    Idemitsu begins supplying lubricant products in the United States.

  • 1955

    New York office opens.

  • 1911

    Idemitsu Kosan (Japan) founded by Sazo Idemitsu.

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