About us
Over 110 years of lubricants production expertise using state-of-the-art oil technology.
History and technological advances IDEMITSU owns
| 1911 | IDEMITSU Shokai founded at Moji in Japan |
| 1968 | Lubricants Research & Development laboratory opens |
| 1970’s | Began operating the world’s first hydrogenated dewax purification equipment |
| 1980’s | Japan's first heavy gas oil hydrogenated cracking unit completed at Hokkaido Refinery |
| 1990’s | Developed and commercialized the world's first toroidal traction oil |
| 2000’s | Verified the limits of engine oil viscosity reduction |
IDEMITSU R&D global network
IDEMITSU Lubricants Research & Development Laboratory established a Japanese-style system for supplying the same lubricants products in major regions around the world and became a trusted partner globally by responding to local needs.
No.1 sales volume among Japanese lubricants manufacturers
IDEMITSU ranked 8th in the world and 1st among Japanese manufacturers for lubricants sales in the 2019 IHS survey.
IDEMITSU contributions to environmental protection
We are introducing oil products that reduce environmental impact by extending product life, lowering CO2 emissions, saving energy and resources, and reducing waste.
IDEMITSU owns the world’s leading lubricants R&D center.
In collaboration with four product development groups and three basic research groups,
we develop diverse products at the laboratory center including automotive lubricants,
industrial lubricants and various types of grease. We are recently focusing on the development of products that are friendly to the earth and people while keeping the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), carbon neutrality and improved work environments in mind.
Brand purpose
Our passion for motion creates harmony.
Through tribology — the science of lubrication, IDEMITSU drives the innovation of technology to lead the future with our partners.
The world is always in motion, requiring efforts to reduce friction between people and between things. For over 110 years, IDEMITSU has been using leading technology to resolve challenging issues. In the future, we will continue producing innovative lubricants that we hope will benefit the world not only by controlling friction between things, but also by improving relations between people.
IDEMITSU Nano Tailored Oil
IDEMITSU uses nanotechnology to develop and formulate lubricants with one millionth of a millimeter precision. Since even the smoothest looking gears have nanoscale irregularities,
we use electron microscopes to inspect the tiniest details and precisely formulate effective lubricants solutions.
We’ve been dedicated to precision since our 1911 establishment and will continue to tailor oils to precisely meet customer needs.
