A Commitment to Excellence
As a jet fighter squadron commander
Lieutenant Colonel Albert J. Amatuzio had ample opportunity to witness synthetic lubricants in action. These oils are used
exclusively in jet engines because of three extraordinary performance characteristics: an ability to reduce friction and wear
on engine components, an ability to function dependably at severe temperature extremes and an ability to withstand rigorous
and lengthy engine operation without chemical breakdown.
Recognizing that these same benefits
would prove invaluable in combustion engines, Amatuzio began conducting serious research in 1963. By 1966 he had formulated
a synthetic motor oil and put it to use in vehicles in northern Minnesota. Throughout the late ’60s Amatuzio continued
his research and development and sold commercially available synthetic oils under a variety of names. In 1970 he incorporated
his own name into a commercially sold product called AMMOIL. In 1971 this product name was changed to AMZOIL and it continued
to be sold commercially. The true milestone came in 1972 when AMZOIL became the first synthetic motor oil in the world to
meet American Petroleum Institute criteria. The new lubricant performed like no other before it. When the first can appeared
on the market in 1972, it signaled the birth of an entire industry. AMSOIL synthetic lubricants have expanded the boundaries
of lubrication science and redefined the performance possibilities of modern machinery and engines.
ISO 9001:2008--Another Quality Milestone
AMSOIL has long been committed to excellence and has a documented history of innovation and leadership.
AMSOIL was the:
- First to develop
an API-rated 100 percent synthetic motor oil.
- First to introduce the
concept of "extended drain intervals" with a recommended 25,000-mile/1-year drain interval.
- First U.S. company to utilize the NOACK volatility test as a standard of performance excellence.
- First to produce synthetic motor oils for diesel engines, racing engines,
turbo and marine engines.
- First to introduce synthetic oils that legitimately
contribute to improving fuel efficiency.
- First to manufacture synthetic gear
lube for automotive use.
- First to manufacture a 100:1 pre-mix synthetic
2-cycle oil.
- First to manufacture a synthetic automatic transmission
fluid for automotive use.
In the spirit of this
commitment to excellence, AMSOIL received certification of our Quality Management System (QMS). NSF International
Strategic Registrations is the registrar that has verified that the AMSOIL QMS meets the requirements of the ISO 9001:2008
standard.
What is
ISO?
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a network of the national standards institutes
of 147 countries. ISO sets rigorous standards for business, government and industry and is used by over 300,000 companies
worldwide.
What is
ISO 9001:2008?
ISO 9001:2008 is a validated Quality standard. It is the most widely utilized Quality
standard throughout the world for Quality management systems. ISO 9001:2008 is applicable to any manufacturing and service
organization providing a framework for system development that focuses on the customer, Quality system performance and ongoing
improvement.
Created by the International
Organization for Standardization, ISO 9001:2008 is based on the eight quality management principles: customer focus, leadership,
involvement of people, process approach, system approach to management, continual improvement, and fact based decision-making
and mutually beneficial supplier relationships. When fully adopted, these principles have been proven to enhance organizational
performance in providing quality products and services to customers.
Certification for AMSOIL INC.
The AMSOIL Quality
Management System is ISO 9001:2008 certified under the scope: Synthetic lubricants blending, packaging, and other fulfillment
directly associated with lubricant product manufactured exclusively by AMSOIL INC. in Superior, WI.
