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Article: Walter's Propane: company's focus to stay small is challenged by the many uses for propane.(Snap Shot)
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- LP/Gas
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- June 1, 2009
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Before the turn of the century, Walter's Propane was still delivering propane in 100-pound cylinders. The Massachusetts company prided itself on being the smallest propane operation in its area, offering traditional methods of delivery and a family-friendly feel for its customers.
But in 2000, to keep pace with growth, Walter's Propane purchased its first bulk truck, containing a 600-gallon tank, and soon followed with a 1,200-gallon bobtail.
"My concentration is to stay small," says owner Richard Strycharz Jr., grandson of company founder Walter Strycharz, "but it gets hard when people continue to see the benefits of propane."
Even so, ...
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