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What Is the Difference Between Methane, Propane, and Butane?

January 10, 2023

The age-old question of how propane and butane differ is revealed in this passage for you. If you need to gain more knowledge about the difference between the gas emitted by livestock and the substance that fuels your propane grill, this guide is for you. Join us as we explore two commonly used gaseous fuel…

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Celebrating Lyman Phillips’s 30-Year Milestone Anniversary!

December 22, 2022

Today, December 22, 2022 is a special day of celebration, as our very own Lyman Phillips, better known as “Phil”, celebrates an incredible 30 years in our Paraco family.  Phil is a Service Technician supporting our Shirley, NY area and reports to Jimmy Leach, Regional Area Manager.  Throughout his 3 decades at Paraco, Phil has…

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Is Propane Safe to Use Indoors and Outdoors?

December 13, 2022

Propane is a popular fuel option, but many people use it each day without really understanding what the invisible heating source is in the first place. If you’re a propane user or thinking of making the switch, you may be curious about what propane is and if it’s a safe alternative fuel. Here are some…

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Celebrating John Doiron’s 15-Year Milestone Anniversary

December 10, 2022

Today, December 10, 2022, we are thrilled to celebrate John Doiron on his amazing 15-year anniversary.  John supports our Uxbridge, MA location as Service Technician and reports to Joe Roggio, Regional Area Manager – Metro NY, CT, and MA.  With a Class B CDL and all required HazMat and Tanker endorsements, John provides our customers…

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Employee Spotlight – December 2022

December 1, 2022

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS   Margery Milligan Promoted to Inside Sales Team Lead this past August, Margery supports the Sales team from our Saugerties, NY office.  She reports to Ben Modeen, Inside Sales Manager.  Of Margery’s many responsibilities, key aspects of her new position include assisting new customers sign up for service, helping her peers with questions,…

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Propane Cylinder Requalification Explained

November 1, 2022

We all need to check in at specific points in our lifespan to see if we need a tune-up. We go to a professional. They assess our well-being and safety and make suggestions from there. Propane cylinder requalification, also known as propane tank recertification, is a checkup on the safety of your propane container.  …

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Employee Spotlight – November 2022

November 1, 2022

EXCEPTIONAL WORK ETHIC & SERVICE   Chris Buffington Chris is a Service Technician supporting our Deposit, NY area and reports to Doug Tascarella, Regional Area Manager. Chris has a Class B CDL, is a highly knowledgeable tech, and is responsible for maintaining, installing and the removal of LP propane gas appliances and tanks. He also…

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Ken Pfahlert Retires after 30 Years of Amazing Service

October 17, 2022

We are sad to announce the retirement of Ken whose last working day will be October 21, 2022. A dedicated Service Technician currently reporting to Joe Roggio, Regional Area Manager – Metro NY, CT, and MA, Ken has been an integral part of our organization for the last thirty years and his contributions will always…

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Celebrating Will Fabrizio’s 10-Year Milestone Anniversary!

October 15, 2022

Today, October 15, 2022 we celebrate and congratulate Will on his 10-year anniversary in our Paraco family. Will is our General Manager, Centralized Operations, reporting to Christina Armentano, Chief Operating Officer.  Will leads the management of our consolidated operational functions and is tasked with driving efficiencies throughout the organization. Within Will’s umbrella of responsibility are…

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