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F M Popovich & Sons joins Paraco Gas

November 25, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Paraco Gas, headquartered in Rye Brook, New York, acquired family-owned F M Popovich & Sons, based in Ashland, Massachusetts.

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Outdoor heating market yields opportunities for propane

November 23, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Retailers across the U.S. have experienced a significant uptick in propane sales for outdoor heating needs for both restaurants and residential purposes.

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Associations, retailers invest in workforce development

September 14, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Faced with workforce development challenges, associations and retailers find ways to recruit new workers – and make them stay.

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Paraco Gas names director of sales

August 31, 2020 By Sarah Peecher

Paraco Gas promoted Charles Buonincontri – who has been with the company for almost 20 years – from central regional sales manager to director of sales.

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Business development associate joins Paraco Gas

July 30, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Paraco Gas hired Carl Kaplan as a business development associate and appointed Christina Armentano and Kevin Watson to its board of directors.

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Marketers are raising wages to recruit the next generation of employees. Photo: iStock.com/Kris Hanke

Women, young leaders see new opportunities in propane industry

February 14, 2020 By Elizabeth Greenaway

Women in leadership positions and the up-and-coming generation are bringing education, wellness and recruitment initiatives to the industry.

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Employee hiring and workforce develop are one of the key issues faces the propane industry. Photo: Joe McCarthy

Paraco Gas finds success with new recruitment practices

October 14, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Paraco Gas introduced a benefits package with some untraditional perks for drivers and service techs at the start of 2019 to help build a healthy workforce.

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Paraco Gas completes executive team, hires vice president

July 17, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Jeff Ruffner joins Christina Armentano and Kevin Watson as the third and final member of Paraco Gas’ executive team.

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Paraco Gas acquires Massachusetts-based Martin’s Oil & Gas

January 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

David Martin founded the family business in 1985 and grew it to serve 500 propane customers.