Florida Lift Gas

What Florida Lift Gas does

Florida Lift Gas is a privately held commercial propane distributor founded in 2004 and headquartered at 2501 Orient Rd, Tampa, Florida. The company specializes exclusively in commercial and industrial propane supply — explicitly excluding residential customers — with a service area spanning West Florida including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakeland, Plant City, and Apopka. Its core offering is a propane cylinder exchange program (primarily 33-pound and 33.5-pound forklift cylinders, plus 20, 30, 40, and 100-pound options) delivered on flexible daily, weekly, monthly, or will-call schedules with same-day service available. The company differentiates on safety (a 12-point inspection protocol on every cylinder, OSHA/NFPA 58-compliant procedures, bundled employee safety training, and zero on-site fuel transfer due to its exchange model), local operational depth (100% locally based drivers, certified for commercial-site access), and dedicated propane storage capacity to manage peak demand.

The technology stack is conventional industrial logistics: a computerized routing system for delivery scheduling, supported by direct phone sales ((813) 991-7788), a website with quote/inquiry forms, and SEO-driven organic acquisition. Sub-brands include Horizon Propane (bulk propane delivery to customers with on-site storage: hotels, resorts, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, campgrounds, jobsites) and Florida Forklift Gas as a DBA. The company sells aluminum and steel cylinders (new and used) both outright and on rent, and offers galvanized OSHA-compliant lockable cylinder storage racks in 4, 8, and 12-cylinder configurations. Revenue mechanics are subscription/recurring (cylinder exchange refills and recurring bulk deliveries) plus one-time equipment sales (cylinders, racks). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; billing is pay-as-you-go with custom plans tailored to operational volume.

Customer segments are horizontal: forklift operations (primary), landscaping companies, restaurants and outdoor venues, and industrial/agricultural operations. The company highlights quantifiable operational advantages of propane over electric (8-hour runtime per 33-lb cylinder, ~5-minute swap vs. 8+ hour battery recharge, lower per-hour fueling cost, up to 2x engine life vs. gasoline, lower carbon monoxide/nitrogen oxide/particulate emissions). No financial disclosures, headcount, management team, funding history, M&A activity, or ownership structure beyond independent operations are present in the source material.

Name

Florida Lift Gas

Legal name

Florida Lift Gas

Website

https://floridaliftgas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Florida Lift Gas is a privately held commercial propane distributor founded in 2004 in Tampa, Florida, specializing exclusively in propane cylinder exchange and bulk propane delivery (via subsidiary Horizon Propane) for industrial forklift fleets, landscaping, hospitality, and agricultural customers across West Florida, differentiated by 12-point cylinder safety inspections and same-day local delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Propane Distribution

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Propane Pipeline Transportation (TLAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Transloading & Intermodal Bulk Transfer Facilities (Rail/Truck/Conveyor/Barge) (TLAHABAN)

Keywords

• Commercial propane supply
• Propane cylinder exchange
• Bulk propane delivery
• Forklift propane services
• Industrial propane fueling

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propane Cylinder Exchange Services: Cylinder exchange services for commercial propane cylinders including aluminum and steel options. Cylinders are available for sale or rent with flexible refill plans. Standard 33.5-pound and 33-pound cylinders for forklifts, with additional sizes including 20, 30, 40, and 100-pound containers. Service includes delivery, inspection, and safety training.
2. Bulk Propane Delivery: Customized bulk propane delivery for businesses with on-site fuel storage through Horizon Propane brand. Services hotels, resorts, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, campgrounds, and jobsites. Personalized delivery programs tailored to usage patterns, operational schedules, and storage capacity.
3. Propane Storage Equipment Sales: Sale of lockable cylinder storage racks and cages in 4-cylinder, 8-cylinder, and 12-cylinder capacities. Galvanized steel construction designed to exceed OSHA safety guidelines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Florida Lift Gas supplies commercial propane cylinders and bulk propane to businesses across West Florida. Core operations include a propane cylinder exchange program for forklift and industrial fleets with flexible delivery scheduling and a 12-point safety inspection on every cylinder, complemented by bulk propane delivery to on-site storage tanks at hotels, resorts, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, and campgrounds.

Product overview

Florida Lift Gas is a commercial propane solutions provider serving Western Florida since 2004, offering a unified portfolio centered on propane cylinder exchange services for forklifts and industrial equipment, supplemented by bulk propane delivery through affiliated brand Horizon Propane. The core offering is the Propane Cylinder Exchange service, which provides flexible delivery scheduling (daily, weekly, monthly, or will-call), same-day service, and rigorous 12-point safety inspections. Supporting products include Propane Cylinder Sales and Rentals (aluminum and steel in sizes from 20lb to 100lb), Propane Storage Racks and Cages (galvanized steel, 4/8/12-cylinder capacities), and 24-Hour Emergency Support. Industry-specific add-ons cover Forklift Propane Services, Landscaping Propane Services, and Restaurant and Outdoor Venue Propane Services. Propane Safety Training is bundled with cylinder exchange services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Propane Cylinder Exchange

Quantifiable outcome

• 33-pound propane cylinder delivers approximately 8 hours of forklift operation at full power with no performance fade
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Horizon PropanecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorizon Propane is Florida Lift Gas's affiliated bulk fuel company serving Western Florida. They provide customized bulk propane delivery solutions for businesses with on-site fuel storage, including hotels, resorts, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, campgrounds, and jobsites. Horizon Propane takes a personalized approach to commercial fueling, building delivery programs tailored to specific usage patterns, operational schedules, and storage capacity needs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heritage Propane: Regional and national propane distributor offering cylinder exchange and bulk delivery to commercial and residential customers across the Eastern U.S., including markets that overlap with Florida Lift Gas.
• Ferrellgas Partners: Major U.S. propane distributor operating Blue Rhino exchange alongside bulk commercial delivery. Overlaps directly with Florida Lift Gas on cylinder exchange and bulk commercial propane in geographies adjacent to West Florida.
• AmeriGas: Largest U.S. retail propane distributor serving both residential and commercial customers nationwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering cylinder exchange and bulk propane to commercial accounts that overlap with Florida Lift Gas's target market.
• Suburban Propane Partners: Nationwide propane distributor serving residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers. Comparable on bulk propane delivery to industrial and agricultural accounts in the Southeast.

Direct peers

• Blue Rhino: National propane cylinder exchange brand owned by Ferrellgas. Directly comparable to Florida Lift Gas's core cylinder exchange offering, though Blue Rhino operates at scale through retail partner locations rather than direct commercial delivery.

Others

• U-Haul: National truck and trailer rental company that also sells propane cylinder refills at many locations. Adjacent competitor for walk-in propane refills though not a direct cylinder exchange or bulk delivery peer for commercial fleets.

Regional players

• ThompsonGas: Regional propane distributor focused on the Southeastern U.S. with bulk and cylinder exchange services for residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Comparable as a regional player operating in adjacent geographies to West Florida.
• Glaser Gas: Long-standing Florida-based propane distributor serving residential and commercial customers in the Tampa Bay and surrounding region. Direct regional competitor in the same West Florida service area as Florida Lift Gas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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