Eastern Propane & Oil acquires Goodrich Oil & Propane

Eastern Propane & Oil, based in Rochester, New Hampshire, purchased Goodrich Oil & Propane of Newport, New Hampshire.

From left are Chuck Clement IV, chief technology officer, Eastern; Meghan Anderson, chief culture officer, Eastern; Josh Anderson, vice president of marketing and business development, Eastern; Chris Marcotte, owner, Goodrich; Chuck Clement III, owner, Eastern. (Photo by Kathy Ford)

“Since 1974, Chris Marcotte and his family have been serving the fuel needs of the greater Newport community. It is a true honor that Chris has entrusted Eastern to carry on their legacy of providing outstanding customer service to Goodrich Oil & Propane customers,” says Tom Manson, CEO of Eastern Propane & Oil. “The team at Goodrich has a customer-first mentality and it is a privilege to welcome them to our family.”

Eastern Propane & Oil says it is committed to providing the same level of involvement and personal service that Goodrich Oil & Propane customers are accustomed to seeing. The combined bulk fuel storage of Eastern and Goodrich in the area also provides customers with additional supply security.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many people that contributed to the success of Goodrich Oil Co.,” says Chris Marcotte, owner of Goodrich Oil & Propane. “First and foremost, I am grateful for all my employees. Their hard work and dedication helped bring the company to where it is today. Next, I would like to thank all our loyal customers, who entrusted us to provide all our services at their homes and business as well as helping to keep them warm during our New England winters. Finally, I’d like to thank my parents for the opportunity, and believing in me, to run the company. This was not an easy decision, but it’s the right one for me at this time in my life. I have complete confidence that Eastern will continue supporting the people of Newport and surrounding towns with the same care and consideration that Goodrich Oil was founded upon.”

Eastern Propane & Oil, a family-owned business since 1932, serves more than 100,000 customers throughout New England. Delivery is available in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The company offers the sale, installation and service of propane or oil appliances, including central home heating systems, water heaters, fireplaces and space heating solutions.