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  Ohio in 1886: Where It All Began

  The history of Sun Oil Company began in 1886 in Ohio, where the founder of Sun Oil Company, Mr. Joseph Newton Pew, found one of these oil fields together with his business partner and acquired the oil mining rights and began business.

  
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  Discovery of Large Oil Fields and Construction of New Refinery

  SUNOCO discovered large oil fields at Spindletop and started the construction of a second refinery at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania.

  
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  Development of “Refrigeration Oil”

  SUNOCO developed and commercialized the refrigeration oil “Suniso” first in the industry.

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  The “Houdry Process”

  SUNOCO operated the world’s first, large-scale commercial Houdry Catalytic Cracking plant at Marcus Hook.

  
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  The Birth of Japan Sun Oil Company, Ltd.

  Japan Sun Oil Company, Ltd. was established in Japan as an Asian subsidiary of SUNOCO, Inc.

  
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  Ichikawa Plant – The Culmination of SUNOCO’s Technology

  The construction of Ichikawa Plant of Japan Sun was completed and its operation began under the technical guidance provided by SUNOCO.
  Great Canadian Oil Sands started commercial production of synthesis crude oil from oil sands in Alberta, Canada.

  
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  Establishment of SUNOCO (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

  SUNOCO (Thailand) Co. Ltd., a joint venture company between Japan Sun and a local company, was established in Bangkok, Thailand for the purpose of strengthening sales in the Asian countries.

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  Acquisition of Quality Management System Certification

  Ichikawa Plant and the Technical Development Center of Japan Sun were certified for ISO9001:2000 as the first lubricant manufacturer in Japan.

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  Official Supplier of Fuel for the “NASCAR” Series Racing

  SUNOCO became the official supplier of fuel for the “NASCAR” series racing, the most popular auto racing in the United States.

  
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  Establishment of J-SUN Shanghai Trading Company., Ltd.

  Japan Sun established J-SUN Shanghai Trading Company, Ltd. to provide technical support service in China.

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  Establishment of New Technical Development Center of Japan Sun

  The construction of the new Technical Development Center was completed to facilitate further innovations.
  Ichikawa Plant and the Technical Development Center of Japan Sun were certificated for ISO140012004, environmental management system.

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  Establishment of Marketing Company of Japan Sun

  Newstud Co., Ltd., which is the business unit for motor oils and after-sale-service unit for industrial lubricants, was established to enhance marketing activities in Tohoku and northern Kanto areas.

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  Enforcement of Sales Activities in Kyushu and Chugoku Regions

  Japan Sun established SUNOCO Kyushu Marketing Co., Ltd. to enhance marketing activities in Kyushu and Chugoku areas.

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  Establishment of SUNOCO North Japan Marketing Co., Ltd.

  Japan Sun established SUNOCO North Japan Marketing Co., Ltd., separating the motor oil business unit from Newstud Co., Ltd. to further enhance marketing activities in northern Japan.

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  SUNOCO celebrates their 130th anniversary, while Japan Sun celebrates its 50th anniversary

*Sun Oil Company has changed its corporate name over the years but for reference purposes, the name “SUNOCO” has been used, and Japan Sun Oil Company, Ltd. as “Japan Sun.”