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Pennzoil
American motor oil brand owned by Shell plc / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Benzoyl.
Pennzoil is an American motor oil brand currently owned by Shell plc. The former Pennzoil Company had been established in 1913 in Pennsylvania, being active in business as an independent firm until it was acquired by Shell in 2002, becoming a brand of the conglomerate.[1]
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Company type | Brand |
Industry | Petroleum |
Predecessor | South Penn Oil Co. |
Founded | 1913; 111 years ago (1913) in Oil City, Pennsylvania |
Fate | Acquired by Shell Oil Company in 2002, becoming a brand of it, along with Quaker State |
Headquarters | , |
Products | Motor oils |
Brands | Pennzoil (1916–)[1] |
Owner | Shell plc |
Website | pennzoil.com |
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