Rye Brook, NY (Oct. 21, 2025) — Paraco Gas Acquires North Shore Bottled Gas, expanding its footprint and service capabilities across New York. As one of the nation’s largest privately held propane marketers, Paraco Gas continues to strengthen its presence and commitment to providing exceptional service throughout the region.
“After many years of working closely with North Shore, we’re truly grateful for the opportunity to continue what they’ve built,” said Christina Armentano, chief operating officer and executive vice president of Paraco Gas. “We have great respect for their business and for family-owned companies that put people and community at the heart of everything they do.”
North Shore Bottled Gas was founded by Bob Burger in 1988. Under his leadership, the company has grown steadily, earning a stellar reputation for outstanding service, safety, and community commitment.
“I chose Paraco because they truly live and work in this business every day,” said Bob Burger, former owner of North Shore Bottled Gas. “They don’t approach acquisitions as transactions, but as commitments. Paraco is deeply invested in the companies and communities they bring into their family. It’s a partnership grounded in trust and shared purpose.”
This marks Paraco’s second acquisition of 2025, continuing the company’s long-standing growth strategy built on operational excellence and alignment with other family-owned businesses. To date, Paraco has completed more than 60 acquisitions, with the majority being family-run propane companies that share the same values of safety, service and community focus.
“We’re propane people acquiring propane companies,” Armentano added. “We understand the business, the customers and the responsibility that comes with serving our communities. We don’t just acquire businesses; we run them, invest in them and carry their legacies forward.”
