HISTORY
THE ORIGINAL STANDARD
American Oil & Supply Company was originally
incorporated in 1895 by employees from
the lubricants division of John D. Rockefeller's
Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey. So when it
comes to lubricants, American Oil truly is the
original standard.
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
The Brooklyn Bridge was the largest suspension
bridge in the world when it was built in
the late 1890s and the first steel-wire suspension
bridge. American Oil developed and
supplied an advanced lubricant to protect the
cables of the Brooklyn Bridge and we continue
to supply it today.
THOMAS EDISON
In the early 1900s, American Oil formed a partnership
with Thomas Edison to help market
synthetic organic chemicals. This relationship
continued for two decades and included vital
raw materials for the production of high explosives
during World War I. And during World
War II, American Oil helped develop and supply
PQ Gun Oil to GIs across the globe.
BELL LABS
After the war, American Oil developed the first
non-silicone thermal grease for Bell Labs. Later
we became one of the pioneers in synthetic
lubricants for jet turbine engines and then
diversified into hydraulic fluids, compressor
fluids and also expanded into the aerospace
industry.
MOVING FORWARD
Today we continue to evolve, adapt and innovate
to bring you the best products. All at
the best price. American Oil is family owned,
customer driven and forward thinking. And
we look forward to serving you for all of your
lubricant needs.