Kamps Propane

What Kamps Propane does

Kamps Propane is a California-based propane distribution and services company founded in 1996, operating three physical locations in Jurupa Valley, Pioneer, and Dinuba. The company delivers propane fuel to residential customers for central heating, water heating, cooking, and appliance use, and extends its commercial offering across five verticals: agriculture (crop drying, irrigation, livestock), builders and construction (site heating, equipment), hospitality and restaurants, autogas and fleet fueling, and industrial forklift operations. Underlying infrastructure consists of last-mile delivery routes, customer-owned or leased tanks, dispensing equipment, and the mySuperior customer portal (web plus iOS and Android apps) for payments, scheduling, and account management.

The company is wholly absorbed into Superior Plus Propane, part of the publicly traded Canadian parent Superior Plus Corp. (TSX: SPB), following an acquisition that re-platformed the Kamps customer base onto Superior Plus systems under co-branded marketing. Revenue is generated primarily through usage-based propane sales per gallon delivered, supplemented by tank rental, equipment installation and service revenue, and conversion services; pricing is quote-based with published discounts for Military, First Responders, and Senior Citizens and up to $900 in switching incentives for oil/electric-to-propane conversions.

Customer acquisition is driven by direct-to-consumer sales via phone (855-804-FUEL), the mySuperior portal, and a field sales motion for commercial accounts. The company is led by John Kamps as Chief Executive Officer, with day-to-day operations now administered through the parent Superior Plus Propane organization. Parent-level reporting consolidates Kamps Propane financial results, so standalone revenue, profitability, and growth metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Kamps Propane

Legal name

Superior Plus Propane

Website

https://kampspropane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kamps Propane is a California-based propane delivery and services company, operating three locations (Jurupa Valley, Pioneer, Dinuba) and serving residential homeowners and commercial customers across agriculture, construction, hospitality, autogas/fleet, and forklift verticals. It operates as a regional brand under Superior Plus Propane (parent: Superior Plus Corp., TSX: SPB).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Distribution Services

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (457210), Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (4247), Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Fuel, Propane & Energy Supply for Farms (Retailer-Operated) (AFABAJAL), Propane (LP) Gas Line Installation & Conversion (HSAOAKAJ), Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB)

Keywords

• Propane delivery services
• Propane distribution
• Residential propane
• Commercial propane
• Autogas fleet fueling

Headquarters

HQ city

Manteca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Propane Fuel Sales: Kamps Propane generates revenue primarily through the sale of propane fuel to residential and commercial customers. Revenue is derived from fuel delivery, tank rental, and equipment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kamps Propane sells and distributes propane fuel to residential and commercial customers across California, offering propane delivery, tank rentals, equipment service, conversions, and autogas/fleet fueling. The company operates as a regional brand under Superior Plus Propane (a subsidiary of publicly traded Superior Plus Corp., TSX: SPB), serving homeowners, agriculture, construction, hospitality, forklift operations, and fleet operators.

Product overview

Kamps Propane operates as a regional brand under Superior Plus Propane, offering a unified propane distribution and service business rather than a modular software platform. The portfolio centers on residential and commercial propane delivery services, supported by the mySuperior customer portal for account management. Additional offerings include equipment installation and service, tank size consultation, propane conversion services (incentivized up to $900 for switching from oil or electric), and the No-Run-Out Commitment for supply reliability. The company serves customers across California through locations in Jurupa Valley, Pioneer, and Dinuba.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mySuperior: Customer portal for account management, payments, and delivery scheduling

Products and services

• Residential Propane Delivery
• Commercial Propane Services
• Autogas & Fleet Fueling
• Forklift Propane Services
• Propane Equipment & Service
• Propane Conversion Services
• mySuperior Customer Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to $900 when switching from oil or electric to propane
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Paraco Gas: Large family-owned regional propane distributor serving the Northeast US with comparable residential, commercial, and autogas offerings.
• AmeriGas Propane: Largest US retail propane distributor, operating under UGI Corporation; competes directly with Kamps in residential and commercial propane delivery markets including California.
• Heritage Propane: Regional propane retailer acquired by Energy Transfer; offers comparable residential and commercial propane delivery services across multiple US states.
• Suburban Propane Partners: Major publicly traded US propane retailer (NYSE: SPH) with nationwide delivery infrastructure and customer base closely comparable to Kamps Propane's residential and commercial focus.
• Ferrellgas Partners: Publicly traded US propane distributor (NYSE: FGP) and parent of Blue Rhino; operates a direct competitive propane delivery business in California and across the US.
• ThompsonGas: Privately held US propane distributor providing residential, commercial, and agricultural propane delivery — a comparable mid-sized regional operator to Kamps Propane.

Broad incumbents

• Superior Plus Propane: Parent brand of Kamps Propane and a leading North American propane distributor; provides the platform on which Kamps operates and a direct benchmark for the parent company's product/service portfolio.
• U-Haul Propane: Nationwide propane refilling and tank exchange service operated within U-Haul's broader truck/trailer rental network; competes for retail and DIY propane customers across the US.

Emerging players

• Blue Rhino: Propane tank exchange brand owned by Ferrellgas; overlaps with Kamps' cylinder exchange and commercial propane offerings, particularly in the retail/refill segment.

Regional players

• CH4 Energy: Regional propane and fuel oil distributor serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US, offering comparable residential and commercial fuel delivery services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kampspropaneca
• Facebookfacebook.com/SuperiorPlusEnergy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/superior-plus-energy-services_2?trk=company_logo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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