Idemitsu Lubricants America (ILA) is committed to providing quality, innovation and service to our customers around the world. Our dedication is proven with over a century of unsurpassed quality, superior product development and exceptional customer care in world-wide. As a 100 % subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan, we are a member of the Idemitsu group, one of the top ten lubricant manufacturers globally.
ILA has combined the very best of the American and Japanese management styles to create a hybrid management system that maximizes the strengths of each. This formidable combination has developed into a robust system that encourages innovation, high quality and laser-like customer focus.
Over a century of experience has been handed down through our management principles. Since its establishment, Idemitsu has been practicing the concept of "respect for human beings" while doing business, and has sought to meet the high expectations of society while earning its trust. In order to realize this ideal, Idemitsu Lubricants America follows Idemitsu Kosan in striving to do the following:
Leaders in innovation and development, Idemitsu pioneered the original 0W20 Engine Oil found in so many of the vehicles on the road today.
With over 80% of the market for high performing, PAG (poly alkylene glycol) automotive refrigerant compressor lubricant and the top Continuous Variable Transmission fluid product on the market, you can’t go wrong with trusting us with your product development needs.
Our advanced technology and superior chemical engineering allows us to specialize in developing products that are problem solvers, precision, niche products and lubricants to fulfill your special needs.
Always seeking the most innovative ways to save you money, Idemitsu opened it’s state of the art blending and packaging facility in 1992, strategically locating it in Jeffersonville, IN. 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.
Quality and Environmental Certifications available by request.
Idemitsu Lubricants America is approved to provide product for over 75% of automotive manufacturers.
As a proud recipient of countless Supplier and Quality awards, Idemitsu continuously strives to create long lasting customer partnerships and provide world class customer service and quality.
Committed to providing innovative solutions to U.S. companies Idemitsu Lubricants America Corporation (ILA) was founded in 1991 as Apollo America Corporation, a 100% subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan. In 2006 Apollo America changed its name to Idemitsu Lubricants America to unify the Idemitsu name around the world.
Our parent company, Idemitsu Kosan (Japan), was founded in 1911 by Sazo Idemitsu,) and shares its rich history with Idemitsu Lubricants America, giving us a strong foundation and deep desire to be leaders in innovation and quality.
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Based on respect for human beings advocated in our Principles of Management, we contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by doing the following:
