What Quality Propane does

Quality Propane is a privately-held, full-service propane distributor founded in 2000 and headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota, with a secondary office in Kellogg, Minnesota. The company sells and delivers propane fuel to residential, commercial/industrial, and agricultural customers across 14 Minnesota counties and 7 Wisconsin counties, and provides 24/7 emergency service within its footprint. Its core product set is organized into three verticals: Residential Propane (home heating, water heating, cooking, and appliances with tank rental and installation), Commercial Propane (forklift refueling under NFPA 58, temporary construction heating from 35,000 to 5 million BTUs, and dust control), and Agricultural Propane (grain drying, irrigation engines, livestock and greenhouse heating, frost prevention). Notable project work includes Target Field construction, the I-35W Bridge project, Minnesota Vikings games, and the Taste of Minnesota festival.

The company's underlying technology layer is modest but functional: a wireless tank-monitoring system reports tank levels to the dispatch office and triggers automatic delivery when tanks reach roughly 30% capacity. Customer-facing tools include the MyFuelPortal web portal (delivery history, payment records, tank percentage readings, statements) and native iOS/Android mobile applications. A nine-module Dispensing Propane Safely training program supports commercial customers with NFPA 58 and DOT compliance. Industry affiliations span the National Propane Gas Association, Propane Education and Research Council, World Liquid Gas Association, and Western Propane Gas Association.

Quality Propane's business model is usage-based propane sales (gallons delivered) supplemented by recurring tank rental/install subscriptions, commercial on-site filling and cylinder-exchange services, and pricing programs that smooth customer seasonality. Pricing options include Pre-Buy (minimum 600 gallons), Price Cap (up to 3,000 gallons), Budget Fixed Price, an 11-month Budget Payment Plan, Keep-Full, Will-Call, and Cash-on-Delivery. Customer acquisition combines direct sales (phone, online quote forms), content marketing through the company blog, and a Refer-a-Friend program offering $100 credit to both referrer and referee. Ownership is founder/management-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent-company relationships.

Name

Quality Propane

Legal name

Quality Propane Inc.

Website

https://www.qualitypropanemn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quality Propane is a privately-held, full-service propane distributor founded in 2000, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across 14 Minnesota counties and 7 Wisconsin counties from offices in Burnsville and Kellogg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Propane Distribution and Supply

SIC

Miscellaneous Products Of Petroleum & Coal (2990)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Fuel, Propane & Energy Supply for Farms (Retailer-Operated) (AFABAJAL)

Keywords

• Propane delivery
• Residential propane
• Commercial propane
• Agricultural propane
• Propane tank monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 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 Sales: Primary revenue from selling propane fuel to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers with various delivery and pricing program options including pre-buy, price cap, and budget fixed price plans.
2. Tank Rental and Installation: Revenue from providing and installing propane tanks including underground and above-ground options for residential and commercial use.
3. Commercial Propane Services: Services include on-site propane filling, cylinder exchange, rack customization, and free employee training on safe operating procedures for commercial forklift and industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quality Propane supplies and delivers propane fuel to residential, commercial, industrial, construction, and agricultural customers across 14 Minnesota counties and 7 Wisconsin counties. Core offerings include residential home heating propane, commercial and industrial propane (forklifts, temporary heating, dust control), and agricultural propane (crop drying, irrigation, livestock heating), supported by tank rental and installation, wireless tank monitoring, and multiple pricing programs.

Product overview

Quality Propane is a full-service propane supplier serving the Twin Cities region and beyond since 2000. The company operates as a single-product fuel provider with supporting service modules: its core offerings are Residential Propane, Commercial Propane (including Temporary Heating, Propane for Forklifts, and Dust Control sub-services), and Agricultural Propane delivery services. These are complemented by customer-facing digital products (Mobile App and MyFuelPortal online portal), convenience programs (Automatic Delivery, Budget Payment Plan, Refer a Friend Program), safety training (Dispensing Propane Safely), and community assistance programs. The product portfolio centers on propane supply and delivery with ancillary services for tank installation, monitoring, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Propane Propane delivery, tank installation, and supply service for homeowners using propane for home heating, water heaters, space heaters, fireplaces, cook tops, ranges, dryers, and generators. Tank sizes include 500 gallon above-ground, 1000 gallon above-ground, and 250 gallon underground options.
• Commercial Propane Bulk propane supply and services for commercial and industrial operations including warehouses, construction sites, factories, nurseries, and restaurants. Includes bulk tank delivery, on-site filling, cylinder exchange programs, and tank rental/sale.
• Agricultural Propane Propane supply for farming operations including crop drying, irrigation engines, livestock heating, greenhouse heating, brooders, frost prevention, grain dryers, and powered farm equipment.
• Temporary Heating Rental of propane-powered construction heaters ranging from 35,000 to 5 million BTUs for cold weather construction, renovation projects, ground thawing, and personnel heating applications.
• Propane for Forklifts

Quantifiable outcome

• Farmers using propane irrigation engines report savings up to 50 percent compared to diesel engines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered industry and minor.

• National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)industryOthersIndustry trade association representing the propane industry. Quality Propane displays NPGA membership logo on website footer indicating industry standing and adherence to association standards.
• Propane Education and Research Council (PERC)industryOthersIndustry organization dedicated to educating about propane benefits and developing new propane technologies. Quality Propane displays PERC logo and links to propane.com for consumer education resources.
• World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA)industryOthersInternational trade association for the liquid gas industry. Quality Propane displays WLGA logo indicating international industry affiliation.
• Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA)industryOthersRegional propane industry association. WPGA president Colin Sueyres cited in blog post regarding propane forklift regulations.
• Propane.com (Industry Resource)minorOthersConsumer-facing propane industry website operated by PERC. Quality Propane links to propane.com for safety information and consumer resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AmeriGas Propane: Largest US propane retailer by volume, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers nationally. Direct competitor to Quality Propane in the propane distribution category but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Suburban Propane Partners: Public propane distribution and energy products company serving over 1 million residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers across 41 states. Closely comparable business model to Quality Propane with far larger operational footprint.
• Ferrellgas Partners: National propane distributor and marketer of Blue Rhino propane exchange, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Direct category competitor with overlap in MN/WI service territory through dealer network.
• Heritage Propane: National propane retailer operating across more than 40 states, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Comparable product offering and customer segments to Quality Propane with materially greater geographic coverage.
• Superior Plus: Canadian-based propane and energy products distributor with US operations serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Comparable core propane distribution business with broader specialty chemical exposure.
• Inergy Propane (now part of Suburban): Historical direct competitor in mid-size propane retail space, now absorbed into Suburban Propane. Cited here as an illustration of the consolidation trend affecting regional propane retailers.

Direct peers

• Blossman Propane: Family-owned propane retailer serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers across the southeastern US. Most direct comparable to Quality Propane in scale, ownership structure, and customer segmentation, though operating in different geography.
• ThompsonGas: Regional propane retailer serving residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and Midwest. Similar size and customer mix to Quality Propane, with comparable tank monitoring technology and delivery programs.

Emerging players

• Cynch Propane: Tech-forward propane delivery startup focused on digital ordering and subscription-style delivery programs. Emerging competitor that could disrupt traditional regional retailers like Quality Propane through superior customer experience.

Regional players

• Northstar Energy: Regional propane and fuel oil distributor serving Upper Midwest customers including Minnesota. Directly competes with Quality Propane in overlapping geographies with similar residential and agricultural customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/qualitypropanemn

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

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

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