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

May 2020

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

August 2017

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

August 2016

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

July 2016

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

2006

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

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.

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.

1979

Idemitsu begins supplying lubricant products in the United States.

1955

New York office opens.

1911

Idemitsu Kosan (Japan) founded by Sazo Idemitsu.