Still more history:
1953—Fire in its Eugene Island (LA) field adversely affects profits.
1954—Two refineries are closed, and Globe Oil and Refining Company sells its Lemont, Illinois refinery to Pure. This giant refinery serves the former W.H. Barber outlets in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and North and South Dakota.
24 states in current marketing area. High HP Purelube and New Super Duty Purelube introduced.
1955—Benzoco, Inc., of Dayton is purchased, with Pure gaining 22 service stations and a bulk plant.
1956—Venezuelan exploration begins in a joint venture with Signal Oil, Hancock Oil, and Sohio.
1957—Pure Oil Performance tests begin, testing American automobile efficiency.
Lemont refinery suffers a 12-week strike.
