Petrolgas

What Petrolgas does

Petrolgas is a privately held Italian limited liability company (Petrolgas Srl), founded in 1938 (firmographic data shows 1940 in one source) and headquartered in Lastra a Signa, Florence province, with 11-50 employees. The company sells and installs heating products, LPG, and diesel tanks for retail and wholesale customers across all nine provinces of Tuscany, with home delivery service as its core distribution mechanism. Its product portfolio spans energy fuels (LPG in tanks and cylinders sized 3-25 kg, heating diesel, automotive diesel, kerosene, pellets, and palm nut shells), heating equipment (Master BV series diesel hot air generators from 47 kW to 225 kW, infrared heaters, decorative GPL heaters including LuxuryCalor Falò evo and Lightfire DolceVita), cooling equipment (DAP 14 and ACT 7 portable air conditioners, BC series and FRE series evaporative coolers up to 30,000 m³/h), air treatment equipment (Master DF series fans, BL series blowers, DH/DHP dehumidifiers, WT 250 laundry dehumidifier), Mosquito Magnet pest control traps, and CE-certified Italian charcoal for HORECA. The company is an Authorized Service Center for Master Climate Solutions and Dantherm, holds ENplus A1/A2 certifications for sourced pellets, and carries CE/T-PED compliance on relevant SKUs.

The business operates through a physical showroom at headquarters, home delivery across Tuscany, online quote requests, and a dedicated rental sub-brand Progetto Noleggi (launched 2016) for short- and long-term equipment hire. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time product sales (fuel and equipment retail/wholesale), recurring equipment rentals, LPG tank installation with ongoing gas delivery, and a loyalty card program for cylinder customers. Customer segments served include residential households, industrial/commercial businesses, HORECA (restaurants, hotels, food service), event organizers, and restoration/emergency services for water damage and flood recovery. Marketing relies on local sports sponsorships (Empoli Calcio, Firenze Marathon, Lancers Baseball Club), trade fair participation (Fiera di Scandicci, Fiera di Montepulciano), event supply contracts (Pitti Immagine Uomo, Firenze Rocks, Christmas markets), and a modest digital presence via website and email newsletter. The company is family-owned with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Petrolgas

Legal name

Petrolgas Srl

Website

https://petrolgas.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Petrolgas Srl is a privately held Italian fuel and climate-control distributor based in Lastra a Signa, Florence, selling and delivering LPG, diesel, kerosene, pellets, heating/cooling equipment, and pest control products to residential, industrial, HORECA, events, and restoration customers across Tuscany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heating fuels and climate-control equipment distribution

NAICS

Fuel Dealers (4572), Fuel Dealers (45721)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Fuels Wholesaling & Jobber Distribution (EUALAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Fleet Fueling (Cardlock, On-Site Tanks, Bulk Delivery) (EUALAIAD), Unbranded/Spot Fuels Distribution (Rack Sales) (EUALAIAC)

Keywords

• LPG distribution
• Heating equipment supply
• Climate control solutions
• Fuel delivery services
• Equipment rental Tuscany

Headquarters

HQ city

Lastra A Signa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Wholesale and Retail): Sale of heating fuels (LPG, diesel, kerosene), heating equipment, pellets, and accessories through retail and wholesale channels. Products sold include gas cylinders, propane tanks, fuel oil, specialty charcoal, and climate control equipment.
2. Equipment Rental (Noleggio): Rental of heating and cooling equipment through dedicated Progetto Noleggi brand. Short-term and long-term rentals available with delivery across Tuscany including necessary fuel.
3. GPL Tank Installation and Distribution: Sale and installation of new-generation certified LPG tanks for residential and commercial properties, with ongoing gas delivery. Includes centralized network services for multi-unit buildings.
4. Fidelity Card Program: Loyalty program offering points and discounts on gas cylinder purchases, incentivizing repeat customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Petrolgas sells and delivers LPG (in certified above-ground and underground tanks, and in cylinders from 3 to 25 kg), heating diesel, kerosene, wood pellets, palm-nut biomass, and specialty grilling charcoal for residential and industrial use. The company also supplies, installs, and rents heating, cooling, dehumidification, ventilation, and pest-control equipment (diesel hot-air generators, infrared heaters, decorative GPL outdoor heaters, evaporative coolers, portable air conditioners, professional dehumidifiers and fans, Mosquito Magnet traps). Sales are conducted at retail and wholesale, with home delivery across all of Tuscany and a dedicated rental service operated under the Progetto Noleggi brand.

Product overview

Petrolgas is an established energy company operating for over 80 years, specializing in heating products and fuel distribution in Tuscany. The company operates as a multi-product portfolio business, combining retail fuel sales (LPG in tanks and cylinders, heating diesel, kerosene) with equipment sales and rentals. The product ecosystem spans several interconnected categories: (1) Fuel products including LPG tanks, LPG cylinders, heating diesel, automotive diesel, kerosene, and pellets/nut shells for biomass heating; (2) Heating equipment including outdoor GPL heaters (LuxuryCalor Falò evo, Lightfire DolceVita, Funghi radiants, Tungsten Portable, Mini-Fungo), hot air generators (Master BV series diesel heaters), infrared heaters (OMV series, SOL series, Master Coffee/HALL), and electric heaters; (3) Cooling equipment including portable air conditioners (DAP 14, ACT 7), evaporative coolers (CCX 4.0, BC series, FRE series); (4) Air treatment equipment including professional fans (Master DF series, BL series blowers), dehumidifiers (Master DH/DHP series, WT 250 for laundries); (5) Pest control (Mosquito Magnet mosquito traps); (6) Grilling charcoal products. The company also operates Progetto Noleggi as its dedicated rental brand for equipment hire, covering the full equipment portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Progetto Noleggi: Equipment rental brand for heating, cooling, air treatment and ventilation equipment

Products and services

• GPL in Serbatoi (LPG Tank Installation and Supply) Sale and installation of certified above-ground and underground LPG tanks for residential and commercial properties, including centralized multi-user distribution networks (Reti Centralizzate) with individual metering, periodic billing, and free annual safety certifications for apartment buildings and communities.
• Bombole Gas GPL (LPG Gas Cylinders) Retail sale of LPG gas cylinders in sizes from 3 to 25 kg (including a 5 kg camping size) for domestic and industrial use, with home delivery across Florence and Tuscany including the Florence city center. Compatible with T-PED 2010/35/EU for propane (UN1965).
• Heating Diesel, Automotive Diesel, and Kerosene (Gasolio / Kerosene) Sale and delivery of heating diesel (high calorific value for industrial and domestic heating systems), automotive diesel (wholesale, minimum 500-1000 liters, delivered by tanker truck up to 30m unloading distance), and kerosene in 20-liter containers for heaters, industrial hot-air generators, and degreaser use, delivered across Florence and province.
• Wood Pellets and Palm-Nut Biomass (Sep Pellets, Spacva, Nocciolino di Palma) Sale of premium ENplus A1-certified Austrian spruce pellets (Sep Pellets, ID AT 009, 5.2 kWh/kg), ENplus A2-certified Croatian beech/oak pellets (Spacva, ID HR 006, 5.1 kWh/kg), and palm-nut shell biomass fuel (Nocciolino di Palma, 5.8 kWh, 7.7% moisture, 2.3% ash) for biomass stoves and heating.
• Specialty Grilling Charcoal (Carbone Leccio Italiano and Professional Lump Charcoal) Sale of premium 100% Leccio Italiano charcoal (10 and 15 kg), CE-certified and the only certified charcoal on the market with a technical datasheet, plus Cuban-style lump charcoal (10-20 kg) for restaurants, festivals, and home BBQ. Non-sparking, smoke-free, dust-free, long-burning, professional quality.
• Outdoor and Indoor GPL Heaters (LuxuryCalor Falò evo, Lightfire DolceVita, Tungsten Portable, Funghi Radianti, Mini-Fungo, GPL Cannons) Sale of CE-certified decorative GPL outdoor heaters (LuxuryCalor Falò evo 10 kW, Lightfire DolceVita 12 kW, Italian-made visible-flame designs), portable GPL heaters (Tungsten Smart-Heat, 20 m² coverage, anti-tipping), stainless-steel radiant mushroom heaters (13 kW, 224 cm), compact Mini-Fungo (5-12 kW), and GPL hot-air cannons (Master BLP 17M/33M, up to 33 kW).
• Industrial Diesel/Kerosene Hot Air Generators and Infrared Heaters (Master BV series, XL series) Sale of indirect diesel hot air generators (Master BV 170/290/500/691, from 47 kW up to 225 kW) for warehouses, industries, tented structures, and construction sites; plus infrared radiant diesel heaters (XL61, XL91) providing directional heat up to 3 m. Custom solutions for industries, warehouses, tented structures, gazebos, and lightweight covers in Florence, Prato, and Pistoia provinces.
• Infrared Heaters and Electric Hot Air Generators (Master OMV, SOL, Coffee, HALL, RS series) Sale of medium-wave infrared heaters (Master OMV 1650/2250, SOL 1800XL, Master Coffee 18, Master HALL 1500) with no visible light or non-dazzling light, IPX5/IP24/IP65 protection, and compliance with workplace radiation regulations; plus electric hot air generators (Master RS 40, 15-40 kW) ductable on wheels.
• Evaporative Coolers and Portable Air Conditioners (CCX 4.0, BC series, FRE 3500, ACT 7, DAP 14, BCF 230AB) Sale of evaporative coolers (CCX 4.0 4,000 m³/h, FRE 3500 3,500 m³/h, BC 60/80/180/340 from 6,000 to 30,000 m³/h, fixed BCF 230AB 18,000 m³/h) and portable air conditioners (ACT 7 7 kW for 150 m², DAP 14 14,000 BTU for 50 m²). Provides up to 90% energy savings vs traditional air conditioning. Suitable for restaurants, agriturismos, villas, warehouses, and large industrial spaces.
• Industrial Dehumidifiers (Master DH 720, DH 26, DHP 65, WT 250) Sale of professional condensation dehumidifiers for industrial, construction, water-damage restoration, wine cellars, flood recovery, laundries, hotels, and ski resorts. Capacities from 20 L/24h (DH 720) to 57.1 L/24h (WT 250, with Blue-Dry technology operating down to 3°C), with water pumps for 24-hour continuous operation and external drain up to 4m height.
• Professional Fans, Blowers, and Extractors (Master DF 20/30, BL 4800/5800/8800) Sale of professional industrial fans (Master DF 20 6,600 m³/h, DF 30 10,200 m³/h) and robust blowers/circulators/extractors (BL 4800/5800/8800 series, 750-7,800 m³/h) for construction sites, dust extraction, ventilation, and drying of environments.
• Mosquito Magnet Mosquito Traps (Pioneer, Independence, Executive) Sale of Mosquito Magnet mosquito traps using Counterflow Technology that generates CO2, heat, and moisture to attract mosquitoes and biting insects into a net containment system where they dehydrate and die. Coverage from 3,000 m² (Pioneer) up to 6,000 m² (Executive with Cordless Smart technology, LCD display, automatic temperature activation).
• Progetto Noleggi — Heating, Cooling, and Air-Treatment Equipment Rental Service Separate rental brand offering short-term and long-term rentals of heaters, hot-air generators, coolers, air conditioners, fans, extractors, and dehumidifiers, with delivery throughout Tuscany including necessary fuel. Operates from progettonoleggi.it.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% energy savings compared to traditional air conditioning using evaporative coolers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Master Climate SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Service Center relationship for Master brand products including evaporative coolers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, ventilators, and extractors. Achieved quality and reliability attestation after 11+ years of selling MCS Master products and training courses for repairs. Provides warranty service for customers.
• DanthermcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Service Center for Dantherm products including air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and climate control equipment. Part of dual-brand authorized service network alongside Master.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Master Climate Solutions: Manufacturer of portable heating, cooling, dehumidification and ventilation equipment (Master, Dantherm, REMKO brands). Petrolgas is an Authorized Service Center for these brands; the relationship makes Master an enabling peer rather than a direct competitor.
• Würth Italia S.r.l. Italian arm of the Würth Group, supplying professional tools, fasteners and HVAC/heating installation consumables to tradespeople and industrial customers. Adjacent ecosystem participant that competes for some of Petrolgas's industrial B2B service relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Vivigas S.p.A. Italian gas and energy distributor serving households and small businesses with natural gas, LPG and electricity. Operates a comparable distribution-led model in regional Italian markets, overlapping Petrolgas's customer base.
• CPL Concordia Soc. Coop. Italian energy cooperative with significant LPG and natural gas distribution plus energy services. Comparable product portfolio to Petrolgas (LPG, heating fuels, gas equipment) with broader geographic reach and service offerings.
• Eni Plenitude (Eni gas e luce): Eni Plenitude is Eni's retail energy arm covering electricity, gas and LPG; it serves Italian households and businesses with branded fuel solutions and represents a scaled incumbent against which Petrolgas competes for residential heating customers.
• Liquigas S.p.A. One of Italy's largest LPG distributors, owned by SHV Energy. Overlaps Petrolgas across LPG cylinders, tanks and heating fuels but operates at national scale with substantially larger fleet, depot network and brand spend.
• Sorgenia S.p.A. Italian energy retailer supplying gas, power and related home energy services. Adjacent competitor for residential and SME heating/energy customers in the same Tuscan footprint Petrolgas serves.

Regional players

• Brico io / Bricoman Italia: Italian DIY and home improvement chains selling heating equipment, fans and climate control products. While primarily a retail format, they compete with Petrolgas for walk-in equipment sales in Tuscany (especially hobbyist-grade heaters and dehumidifiers).

Direct peers

• Ultragas Italia S.r.l. Italian LPG and natural gas distributor serving residential and small commercial customers through cylinder and bulk delivery. Closely comparable in distribution model, customer segments, and last-mile delivery orientation.
• Butangas S.p.A. Italian LPG wholesaler and cylinder distributor serving residential and commercial customers nationwide. Directly comparable to Petrolgas in product mix (LPG cylinders, tanks, heating fuels) and target customers (households, small industrial).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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