Paraco Gas acquires North Shore Bottled Gas

October 23, 2025 By Chris Markham 0 Comments

Bob Burger (left) and Joe Armentano celebrate Paraco Gas' acquisition of North Shore Bottled Gas. (Photo courtesy of Paraco Gas) — Bob Burger, left, and Joe Armentano celebrate Paraco Gas’ acquisition of North Shore Bottled Gas. (Photo courtesy of Paraco Gas)

Paraco Gas, one of the nation’s largest privately held propane retailers, acquired North Shore Bottled Gas, expanding its footprint and service capabilities across New York.

“After many years of working closely with North Shore, we’re truly grateful for the opportunity to continue what they’ve built,” says Christina Armentano, COO and executive vice president of Paraco Gas. “We have great respect for their business and for family-owned companies that put people and community at the heart of everything they do.”

North Shore Bottled Gas was founded by Bob Burger in 1988. Under his leadership, the company has grown steadily, earning a reputation for outstanding service, safety and community commitment, according to Paraco Gas.

“I chose Paraco because they truly live and work in this business every day,” Burger says. “They don’t approach acquisitions as transactions, but as commitments. Paraco is deeply invested in the companies and communities they bring into their family. It’s a partnership grounded in trust and shared purpose.”

This move marks Paraco’s second acquisition of 2025. To date, Paraco has completed more than 60 acquisitions, with the majority being family-run propane companies that share the same values of safety, service and community focus, the company reports.

“We’re propane people acquiring propane companies,” Armentano adds. “We understand the business, the customers and the responsibility that comes with serving our communities. We don’t just acquire businesses; we run them, invest in them and carry their legacies forward.”

About Paraco Gas

Paraco Gas serves over 120,000 customers across the northeastern United States. Established in 1968 by Pat Armentano, the company expanded in 1979 with the acquisition of Paraco Fuel Corp. Today, under the leadership of CEO Joe Armentano and third-generation COO Christina Armentano, Paraco employs over 400 team members and operates 28 distribution locations.

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