rapidgaz

What rapidgaz does

RapidGaz is a privately held Quebec-based propane cylinder exchange and recycling company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Granby. The company operates a closed-loop model in which empty propane cylinders are collected from a network of over 2,300 participating retailers across Quebec, transported to its Granby processing factory where they are cleaned, leak-tested, and inspected, then refilled and redistributed. The company sells refillable cylinders in 1 lb (Mini Propane), 20 lb, and 30 lb formats, with retail prices set by individual participating retailers.

The company's product portfolio comprises three interconnected offerings: the core RapidGaz Propane Bottle Exchange service, the exclusive Mini Propane 1 lb refillable cylinder targeted at outdoor enthusiasts, and the Bonjour Propane home delivery add-on accessible via bonjourpropane.com for customers who cannot visit a retail location. Bottles from competing networks are accepted at exchange points, increasing network utility for end consumers.

Revenue is generated primarily through transactions on each cylinder exchange and on home delivery orders, with pricing determined by the participating retailer for in-store exchanges. The company serves two primary end segments: residential propane users (BBQ, fire table, patio heater applications) and outdoor recreation users (camping, hiking, backpacking via Mini Propane). Distribution is supported by 9 Quebec-based distribution sites in addition to the central Granby factory, with annual processing volume exceeding 400,000 cylinders. Marketing is conducted through the company website, newsletter, and social media rather than paid digital acquisition, and the company holds no disclosed patents, partnerships, or external funding.

Name

rapidgaz

Legal name

Rapidgaz

Website

https://rapidgaz.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RapidGaz is a Quebec-based propane cylinder exchange and recycling company founded in 1998, serving residential and outdoor-recreation consumers through 2,300+ retailer locations and home delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Distribution and Cylinder Exchange Services

NAICS

Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (486910)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAGABAH

LPG / Propane-Butane Products Pipeline Transportation

Transportation & Logistics/Pipeline Transportation/Refined Petroleum Products Pipeline Transportation

Keywords

• Propane bottle exchange
• Propane cylinder recycling
• Refillable propane tanks
• BBQ propane refills
• Propane home delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Granby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Propane bottle exchange: Customers exchange empty propane bottles at participating retailers for full bottles. The company generates revenue through the sale of filled propane cylinders at retailer locations across Quebec. Bottles are available in 1 lb, 20 lb, and 30 lb formats. Pricing is set by individual retailers.
2. Home delivery service: Delivery service where customers order propane bottles online and receive home delivery with exchange of empty bottles. The company charges for the bottle and delivery, with the empty bottle exchanged for a full one upon delivery.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RapidGaz operates a propane bottle exchange network in Quebec, Canada, where customers swap empty propane cylinders for clean, leak-tested, and refilled bottles at participating retailers. The company runs a state-of-the-art processing facility in Granby that inspects, recycles, and refills cylinders, distributing them through more than 2,300 retail exchange locations and 9 distribution sites. It also sells the exclusive Mini Propane 1 lb refillable cylinder and offers doorstep delivery service via Bonjour Propane.

Product overview

RapidGaz operates as a propane bottle exchange service with a unified offering built around three interconnected products: the core RapidGaz Propane Bottle Exchange service (which forms the foundation of the business, enabling customers to exchange empty bottles at participating retailers), the exclusive Mini Propane (a one-pound refillable cylinder targeting outdoor enthusiasts), and the Bonjour Propane home delivery add-on (which extends the exchange service by enabling online ordering and doorstep delivery). The company processes bottles at its Granby factory and distributes through a network of over 2,300 retail locations across Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mini Propane: An exclusive one-pound rechargeable propane bottle product from RapidGaz, designed for outdoor enthusiasts as an environmentally-friendly alternative to disposable bottles.

Products and services

• RapidGaz Propane Bottle Exchange Core propane bottle exchange service operating through a network of more than 2,300 participating retailers across Quebec, allowing customers to exchange empty bottles for clean, inspected, and refilled ones in 1 lb, 20 lb, and 30 lb formats. Targeted at residential consumers who use propane for BBQs, fire tables, and patio heaters.
• Mini Propane Exclusive one-pound refillable propane cylinder designed for outdoor enthusiasts such as campers, hikers, and backpackers. Once empty, the cylinder is returned to a RapidGaz retailer and exchanged for a full one for a few dollars; empties are sent back to the Granby factory for inspection and refilling.
• Bonjour Propane Home Delivery Home delivery service where customers order propane bottles online through bonjourpropane.com, select a delivery date, and receive a full bottle at their doorstep in exchange for the empty one. Available in select areas of Quebec.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400,000 propane cylinders recycled and delivered annually

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Superior Plus Corp: Superior Plus is a major Canadian propane and energy distribution company operating across multiple provinces, offering bulk propane delivery, cylinder exchange, and related services. While it serves a much broader geography and customer base than RapidGaz, its Canadian propane retail and exchange activities directly overlap with RapidGaz's core Quebec market.
• AmeriGas Propane: AmeriGas is the largest retail propane distributor in the United States, serving millions of customers with both bulk delivery and cylinder exchange. It competes with RapidGaz conceptually in the propane cylinder exchange and retail distribution space but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Suburban Propane Partners: Suburban Propane is a US-focused retail propane distributor providing tank exchange and bulk delivery services to residential and commercial customers. While US-based and operating at larger scale, its core cylinder exchange and propane distribution activities are closely comparable to RapidGaz's business.
• Ferrellgas: Ferrellgas is a US-based propane distributor offering both tank exchange and bulk delivery to residential and commercial customers. Its Blue Rhino-branded exchange business directly mirrors RapidGaz's model, and the parent company represents a much larger incumbent in the same value chain.
• Parkland Corporation: Parkland is a Canadian fuel and convenience company with significant propane distribution operations across Canada, including in Quebec. Its multi-product fuel distribution footprint and Canadian retail presence make it a relevant incumbent peer for RapidGaz, particularly for any retail or delivery channel competition.

Regional players

• U-Haul: U-Haul operates propane tank exchange at many of its US and Canadian moving and storage locations, offering a retail-based refillable cylinder exchange experience similar to RapidGaz. While its primary business is truck rental, its propane exchange program competes for the same convenience-driven customer at retail touchpoints.
• Reliance Propane: Reliance Propane is a regional Canadian propane distributor providing cylinder exchange and bulk propane services primarily in western and central Canada. Its regional footprint and propane distribution activities make it a comparable peer, though its geographic focus differs from RapidGaz's Quebec-only presence.

Direct peers

• Blue Rhino: Blue Rhino is the leading propane tank exchange operator in the United States, running a retailer-based refillable cylinder exchange model closely paralleling RapidGaz's Quebec business. Both companies focus on convenience-driven bottle exchange through extensive retail partner networks and emphasize brand and quality assurance for refillable propane cylinders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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