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Crystal Flash, Inc., along with American Trucking Associations and the entire trucking industry is celebrating the millions of professional truck drivers who deliver America’s freight safely and securely every day. “Our drivers are the face of Crystal Flash and go the extra mile to serve our customers on a daily basis. They fuel our success…

Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 2, 2016 – Crystal Flash, one of the largest independent energy distributors in Michigan, announced today that it has established an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP, to ensure the long-term future of the company. The Michigan-based energy distributor’s 250 employees will become beneficial owners through the ESOP beginning in 2016. Crystal…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Traverse City, Michigan, April 27, 2016 – Crystal Flash, one of the largest energy providers in Michigan, recently donated 5 wagonloads and 20 duffle bags/backpacks to Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan – a nonprofit organization providing vital human services to our community. During a weekend conference held in Traverse City, Crystal Flash team…

In an effort to better service our customers, we are pleased to announce the addition of a new satellite bulk fuel plant in Mendon, Michigan. The new plant, located at 425 N Railroad St, was purchased from CA Murphy on Thursday. Crystal Flash acquired the bulk fuels division of CA Murphy in 2014 – and…

Experienced Fortune 500 Executive Will Lead Family-Owned Energy Distributor Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 8, 2015 – After a lengthy search, seasoned business leader Tom Olive has been selected to join Crystal Flash as its new president and CEO. Olive, 52, stepped into his new role in early May as Tom Fehsenfeld, third-generation chairman of the family-owned…

Energy Distributor Teams Up with Missaukee Humane Society Cadillac, Michigan, June 2, 2015 – Crystal Flash, one of Michigan’s largest energy distributors, will host a customer appreciation open house at its Cadillac office on Friday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community is invited to stop in for lunch as Crystal Flash teams…

Gladwin, Michigan, April 29, 2015 – Crystal Flash, one of the largest energy providers in Michigan, recently provided 12 bikes to the Gladwin Shelterhouse. During a weekend conference held in Gladwin, company representatives put together unassembled bikes as an opportunity to build teamwork and cooperation across departments and locations. “We were trying to find a team…

2014 was a busy year. We began with one of the coldest winters in the history of our company. The brutal winter set the pace for the entire year, which has been one of the busiest in our history. For the past 12 months, our team has lived and breathed the mantra “Bring It On.”…

Propane Supplier Adds Record New Customers, Expands Storage, Trucking Capabilities Crystal Flash, one of the largest family-owned propane distribution companies in Michigan, is prepared for another harsh winter. Last winter’s propane shortage took some companies and their customers by surprise, leading to complaints of skyrocketing prices, canceled contracts and a shortage.  Crystal Flash has taken…

Crystal Flash™ announced today that it has purchased the home heat division from the Brenner Oil Group – its eighth acquisition since 2012. The deal will add more than 10 employees and one new location in Muskegon to the Grand Rapids-based energy distribution company. Nearly 2,500 Brenner customers – roughly one-quarter of them commercial –…