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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 –…

Crystal Flash™ has appointed David Scigliano as its new chief executive officer. In his new role, Scigliano will guide the day-to-day operations of the Grand Rapids-based energy distribution company, which has more than 230 employees in 16 locations. Specifically, he will be responsible for ensuring the company reaches its financial goals and continued execution of…

Crystal Flash™ announced today that it has acquired Owens Petroleum, Inc. and Owens Propane Service, Inc. in Albion.  The deal will add two new locations, including two Pacific Pride fuel stations, to the Grand Rapids-based energy distribution company. Owens brings approximately 400 new commercial fuel customers and 800 residential home heating customers in Michigan and…

In its largest acquisition to date, Crystal Flash™ announced that it has acquired C. Barron & Sons, Inc. in Monroe, Mich. The deal will bring more than 2,000 new customers, 28 new employees and four new locations to the Grand Rapids-based energy distribution company. The transaction, which closed last week, is the sixth acquisition for…