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Here at Paraco, we are extremely grateful for, and proud of the many dedicated people employed in our ever-growing family. This quarter’s Paraco Pulse spotlights one of the Waterbury, CT facility’s exceptional employees, Angel Pagan. Angel has worked his way up the ladder over the past 15 years, most recently deeply involved in the construction…
Get Your Grill Ready for Spring! With spring just around the corner, it’s time to get your trusted propane grill ready to power the fun with these simple tips. First, make sure you’ve got propane! If your tank is empty, carefully disconnect the tank and either take it to an authorized refilling or exchange…
One of Paraco’s amazing drivers who works from the Mount Vernon, NY facility, celebrated a whopping 20 years this March. Henry is recognized as a great hire; one with a positive attitude, always reliable and on time, an individual who always works with safety front and center, and one who builds great relationships with both…
The Pat Armentano Legacy Award, a prestigious recognition award Paraco formally launched in 2017 to celebrate Paraco employees who best personify the core values and culture fostered by Paraco’s founder, Pat Armentano; was presented to its second year’s recipient, Will Fabrizio, Production Manager, during Paraco’s 2018 Leadership Conference at Gurney’s Montauk in Montauk, New York…
It’s National Grilling Month! A staple of any summer afternoon, grilling is a given. Yet people often fire things up without thinking twice about dangers of gas grills. Simple steps can keep your grilling fun AND safe: Always follow the manufacturer’s instruction; position your grill in a safe location; check for leaks; follow proper lighting…
Paraco’s Director of Safety and Transportation, David Latourell teams up with New York and Atlantic Railway for a 3-day safety training event that hosts hundreds of first responders across Long Island. Full article at: http://www.fios1news.com/longisland/local-first-on-fios1-news-freight-train-safety-training-may-23-2018#.Wwa9mkgvy70First responders learn emergency response on the rails
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…
This winter we’ve experienced frigid temperatures and extreme amounts of snow. After receiving the pummeling we have this winter, it’s sometimes easy to take for granted the havoc that winter storms can create in our home and life. We’d like to take time to provide resources and touch on a few points of interest surrounding…
The New York Propane Gas Association held a Propane Industry Responder Conference at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy and Morelly Homeland Security Center in Bethpage, NY on April 26 and 27th. The event was extremely successful bringing together more than 80 propane industry and fire service personnel. Fire Service personnel from all over Long…