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Paraco’s Cylinder Refurbishing Facility Grand Opening a Big Hit

May 8, 2018

Paraco’s Cylinder Refurbishing Facility Grand Opening a Big Hit   The Grand Opening of this state-of-the-art facility in Waterbury, CT on April 26th was a big success, with approximately 65 people in attendance. The day started off a little cold, windy and cloudy with the sun trying to peak through for a look itself, but…

Paraco Heats Up The Propane Business

March 20, 2018

Paraco Corp. CEO Joe Armentano credits the company’s growth to its focus on quality employees and strategic acquisitions—31 and counting since its inception. It took more than 40 years for propane supplier Paraco Corporation to achieve $100 million in annual sales. But in the last five years, Rye Brook-based Paraco—which evolved from a welding supply…

Paraco South Opens Three New Locations

March 20, 2018

Paraco South LLC is pleased to announce that we are expanding our joint venture partnerships by opening three new locations: Nashville Propane Exchange (Nashville, TN), Gateway Propane Exchange (St. Louis, MO), and Mid-Atlantic Propane Exchange (Havre de Grace, MD, near Baltimore). The decision to make a strategic push toward the motor fuel business in Nashville,…

Christina Armentano, Recognized as a Rising Leader by LP Gas

March 19, 2018

We wanted to share with you the attached article published in LP Gas Magazine this month featuring Christina Armentano. The concept of the article Uncovering the propane industry’s Rising Leaders came from LP Gas President and CEO, Dan Richardson, who wanted to know who these young leaders are and how are they different from the industry’s current leaders.…

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Determines GRT Applicable to Mixed-Use Propane Tanks

March 19, 2018

In Connecticut, propane sold for use to fuel a home electric generator is subject to the state’s gross receipts tax. But what about mixed-use tanks that supply both an electric generator and other appliances, such as a furnace for home heating? The state’s Department of Revenue Services has issued a ruling that in such mixed-use…

Paraco to Focus on Growth, Industry Advocacy

March 19, 2018

Propane marketers across most of the country are looking for additional sources of revenue as residential propane demand is in decline. However, the propane industry on the East Coast has seen strong demand after two cold winters. Paraco (Rye Brook, N.Y.) is a prime example. The company has hired an outside board in response to…

Which Payment Option Should I Choose for My Propane?

March 12, 2018

Which Payment Option Should I Choose for My Propane?   Paraco offers several options for purchasing your propane–but deciding which option to choose can be confusing, because each option has its own risks and rewards. The option that works best in one year might not work well the next, because the price of propane is…

The Size of Your Propane Tank Matters

March 12, 2018

Propane Tanks 100 Gallon, 325-500 Gallon, 1000 Gallon As you know, propane can fuel many different appliances and other home comfort equipment from a single source: your propane tank. Paraco offers a full range of quality propane tanks to power all your home propane systems. Our tank sizes range from 100-gallons to more than 1,000 gallons.…

What Happens If I Let My Tank Run out of Propane?

March 12, 2018

Running out of propane is a serious no-no that can cause all kinds of problems — and potential dangers — for you in your propane-powered home. In fact, one of the best ways to practice propane safety is to make sure you never run out of propane gas! Consider the following consequences of letting your…