Palmer Gas & Oil opens technical training lab

Palmer Gas & Oil launched its new technical training lab with the goal of fostering innovation, promoting hands-on learning and advancing the technical skills of its staff.

From left are Palmer Gas & Oil’s Joanne Ermer, Bill Ermer, Charlie Ermer and Peter Iacobucci. (Photo: Palmer Gas & Oil)

Designed and developed by technical trainer Terry Rickards, and managed by industry veteran Don Lamprey, the lab is designed to provide real-world HVAC training in a comfortable and familiar environment.

“We are thrilled with the way this lab turned out and excited to train our office and field staff in the latest technologies and techniques,” says Peter Iacobucci, general manager of Palmer Gas & Oil. “Terry has done a fantastic job designing a lab that will help to keep our PGO team ahead of the competition, and Don has some great vendors scheduled.”

The lab includes state-of-the-art technology, tools and equipment that combine traditional classroom training with vendor demonstrations and hands-on coaching to accommodate different learning styles.

Based in Atkinson, New Hampshire, Palmer Gas & Oil provides propane and oil, as well as related equipment and services to customers in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Palmer Gas & Oil is a Business NH Magazine Business of the Decade winner in the Retail/Wholesale category, a multi-award winner of the Best of Business awards for best fuel provider, as well as a multi-award winner in the Union Leader Readers’ Choice award for oil and propane delivery, and a Business Excellence Award winner in consumer services for large organizations from NH Business Review.