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Crystal Flash announces new President and Chief Executive Officer

April 4, 2023

Crystal Flash, Inc., a 100% employee-owned fuel distribution company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced today that Brad Gandy has been appointed new President/CEO of the company. An experienced business…

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New law expands VA program for disabled Veterans to buy adaptive vehicles

March 28, 2023

New Federal legislation that went into effect in January 2023 provides increased financial assistance for Veterans in need of modified vehicles. Under the Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans, or…

Crystal Flash named the country’s #1 Single-State Independent Propane Retailer

February 28, 2023

Crystal Flash has been named the country’s #1 Single-State Independent Propane Retailer in LP Gas Magazine’s 2023 national retailer rankings. One thing that’s not lost on our employee-owners when we…

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Market Update: U.S. Diesel Shortage

November 9, 2022

You have probably heard by now that there is a shortage of diesel in the U.S. What does that mean? Should we be concerned? It is true that U.S. diesel…

Michigan FFA launches 2022 Matching Gift Campaign with an assist from Crystal Flash

March 1, 2022

East Lansing, Michigan, March 1, 2022 – Michigan FFA, a student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership, will launch its 2022 funding campaign on March 6, 2022. This year,…

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Crystal Flash Celebrates 90 Years of Bringing Energy to the Midwest

January 19, 2022

Crystal Flash, one of the largest energy distributors in Michigan, is celebrating its 90th anniversary. Founded in 1932, Crystal Flash has grown from a one-truck operation to a modern fleet…

Crystal Flash, Inc. Acquires Illinois-based J-M Transports, Inc.

November 4, 2021

Family-owned fuels and propane transport provider J-M Transports is Crystal Flash’s first acquisition outside the state of Michigan and establishes the company’s new Midwest Transportation Office. November 4, 2021 (GRAND…

Crystal Flash Team participates in Hurricane Ida relief efforts

September 2, 2021

The employee-owners of Crystal Flash would like to thank and recognize our fellow CF team members currently on location helping with Hurricane Ida relief efforts. They’ve been working long hours…

Team Crystal Flash participates in Hope Network 1 in 5 Marathon Relay

August 31, 2021

Team Crystal Flash had a blast last Friday night at Hope Network’s 2021 One in Five Marathon Relay! Suiting up to represent Team CF in these amazing DayGlo orange shirts:…

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