Georgia Gas Distributors

What Georgia Gas Distributors does

Georgia Gas Distributors is a family-owned commercial propane distribution company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1957 by Gerry Misel, Sr. The company serves business customers exclusively across 10 Metro Atlanta counties (Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale), explicitly excluding residential customers. Its product portfolio centers on forklift propane services (cylinder exchange and bulk fuel delivery), complemented by temporary heating for construction, curtailment/standby gas for interruptible natural gas customers, autogas for commercial vehicle fleets and school buses, propane tank and cylinder requalification, dispenser operations, and complimentary propane safety training programs. The company operates the largest fleet of service vehicles in Metro Atlanta and is the only independent forklift cylinder exchange provider in the region.

The business model is predominantly usage-based revenue from propane volume delivered, with subscription-style recurring cylinder exchange service for forklift operations on daily, weekly, monthly, or will-call schedules. Pricing is quote-based and customized by delivery type (bulk transport, bobtail, or cylinder exchange), volume, frequency, and current wholesale propane costs. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining field account executives (three named Senior Account Executives), inside sales via phone (404-497-1600), a 24-hour emergency line, walk-in plant service, and an online customer portal for account management and delivery scheduling. Distribution channels include direct delivery, cylinder exchange with on-site fill-up and lockable storage infrastructure, walk-in plant refills, and a refilling station partnership program for retail co-location. Customer acquisition relies on local SEO targeting Metro Atlanta geographic keywords, customer testimonials, and direct outreach with a promotional 10% off first delivery (code SAVE-10).

The company is led by the Misel family across three generations (Gerry Misel Sr. as founder, Gerry Misel Jr. as President since 1983, Tyler Misel since 2014) with Lynda Humm managing daily operations since 2006. No external institutional investors, parent companies, or M&A activity are recorded, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, consistent with a regionally focused, privately held industrial services business.

Name

Georgia Gas Distributors

Legal name

Georgia Gas Distributors

Website

https://georgiagas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Georgia Gas Distributors is a family-owned, Atlanta-based commercial propane distributor founded in 1957, serving Metro Atlanta businesses across 10 counties with forklift propane, bulk fuel, cylinder exchange, autogas, and temporary heating services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Propane Distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (457210), Fuel Dealers (45721), Fuel Dealers (4572)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial CNG/LNG Supply & Distribution (Virtual Pipelines, Trucking, Satellite Storage) (EUALALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

CNG/LNG Refueling for Industrial Fleets (Private Stations, Yard Fueling) (EUALALAK), Natural Gas Retail Supplier (Competitive) Marketing & Sales (EUAAADAB)

Keywords

• Commercial propane distribution
• Forklift cylinder exchange
• Bulk fuel delivery
• Propane autogas refueling
• Temporary heating services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Propane Fuel Sales: Core revenue from selling propane fuel to commercial and industrial customers. Includes bulk fuel delivery, cylinder exchange, and on-site refilling services. Revenue is consumption-based, driven by volume of propane delivered and service frequency.
2. Cylinder Exchange Service: Exchange service for forklift propane cylinders (33-pound and 44-pound sizes). Includes 24-hour emergency service, scheduled deliveries (daily, weekly, monthly, or will-call), cylinder installation, and lockable storage rack/cage provision.
3. Temporary Heating Services: Propane-powered temporary heating solutions for construction and commercial projects during cold weather. Equipment rental and fuel delivery.
4. Autogas Fleet Fueling: Propane autogas refueling services for commercial vehicle fleets, school buses, and other propane-powered vehicles. Includes on-site refueling station setup.
5. Safety Training (Free Add-on): Free in-depth propane safety training provided to all customers as a value-added service to drive customer retention and safety compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Georgia Gas Distributors is a family-owned commercial propane distribution company serving Metro Atlanta since 1957. It delivers bulk propane fuel, operates a forklift cylinder exchange program (33-lb and 44-lb cylinders), supplies temporary heating equipment, provides autogas for fleet vehicles, and offers curtailment/standby gas for interruptible natural gas customers. The company also provides free propane safety training, DOT cylinder requalification, and dispenser/refilling station setup for retail partners.

Product overview

Georgia Gas Distributors is a family-owned commercial propane distribution company serving Metro Atlanta since 1957. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of propane products and services centered around forklift propane services (cylinder exchange and bulk delivery), industrial services (bulk fuel, temporary heating, curtailment gas, tank requalification, dispenser operations, and autogas for fleet vehicles), and propane safety resources including free training programs. The core offering consists of forklift propane cylinder exchange and bulk fuel delivery, complemented by temporary heating for construction, standby curtailment gas for natural gas customers, autogas fleet fueling, and safety training services. The company operates a 24-hour emergency service and serves commercial customers across multiple Metro Atlanta counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forklift Propane Services Reliable propane service for forklift operations including cylinder exchange and delivery, serving warehouse distribution, logistics centers, material-handling centers, and production studios across Metro Atlanta.
• Cylinder Exchange Service On-site cylinder fill-ups and exchange service with 24-hour emergency availability, offering 33-pound and 44-pound cylinder options for commercial forklift operations. Only independent forklift cylinder exchange provider in Metro Atlanta.
• Bulk Fuel Delivery Bulk propane delivery for commercial operations including forklift operations, roofing, welding, commercial laundry, farming, commercial kitchens, hospitality, HVAC, and generators.
• Temp Heat (Temporary Heating) Temporary heating solutions for commercial construction projects to protect exposed pipes, enable paint curing, and maintain comfortable work environments during cold weather.
• Curtailment Gas Backup propane supply for interruptible natural gas customers during peak demand interruptions, providing peak shaving and standby fuel capabilities.
• Propane Tanks & Cylinder Requalification DOT-registered cylinder requalification services ensuring propane tanks meet safety specifications, with requalification intervals of 12, 7, or 5 years depending on cylinder markings.
• Dispenser Operations Propane dispensing services for forklifts, autogas vehicles, motor homes, and generators, including tank inspection and refilling station setup for retail locations.
• Autogas Propane autogas fuel for commercial fleets, school buses, and vehicles, offering cleaner emissions than gasoline or diesel with reduced maintenance costs and extended vehicle life.

Quantifiable outcome

• Propane costs on average 2.5 times less per Btu than electricity (U.S. Department of Energy reference)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heritage Propane: Large multi-region propane distributor serving residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial customers. Directly comparable commercial propane delivery, bulk fuel, and autogas offerings to Georgia Gas's portfolio.
• Ferrellgas Partners: Major national propane distributor (parent of Blue Rhino). Competes with Georgia Gas in commercial propane delivery, cylinder exchange for forklifts, and autogas for fleets, with national route density and brand presence.
• AmeriGas Propane: Largest U.S. retail propane distributor serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. Overlaps with Georgia Gas in commercial/industrial propane delivery, cylinder exchange, and autogas, but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Suburban Propane Partners: National propane distribution and services company (SPH). Overlaps with Georgia Gas in commercial propane, autogas fleet refueling, and temporary heating services across multiple states.

Direct peers

• ThompsonGas: Privately held propane distributor with strong Southeast and Mid-Atlantic presence. Directly comparable in bulk propane, forklift cylinder exchange, autogas, and temporary heating offerings to commercial customers.
• Blossman Propane & Service: Family-owned regional propane distributor focused on the Southeast U.S. Closely comparable to Georgia Gas in service model: bulk delivery, cylinder exchange, autogas, and commercial/industrial customer focus with personal service orientation.

Emerging players

• Matheson Tri-Gas: Industrial and specialty gas supplier (oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen) serving manufacturing and welding — adjacent customer base to Georgia Gas's industrial customers, with some overlap in bulk fuel delivery and dispenser operations.
• U-Haul Propane Refill Stations: Operates propane tank exchange and refill at retail locations nationwide. Comparable to Georgia Gas's dispenser operations/refilling station partnership channel, focused on consumer propane but at retail locations — represents both a partnership prospect and competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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