Ferrellgas Partners (OTCMKTS:FGPR) is one of the leading distributors of propane in the United States, offering a comprehensive range of propane-related products and services to residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the company operates an extensive network of distribution centers, cylinder exchange locations and retail outlets that span all 50 states. Ferrellgas supplies propane for home heating, water heating, cooking, agricultural applications and on-road transportation fuel, and supports a variety of specialty energy markets through its branded cylinder exchange program.
Founded in 1939 by A.C. “Chub” Ferrell in Atchison, Kansas, the company began as a small regional propane supplier and has grown through organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. Over the decades, Ferrellgas expanded its service footprint and diversified its product offerings, launching retail cylinder exchange under its well-known brand and establishing value-added services such as equipment installation, safety inspections and emergency support. In 1994, the company became a publicly traded partnership, further accelerating its growth and investment in distribution infrastructure.
Ferrellgas serves more than two million customer locations, offering delivery services, tank monitoring, equipment rental and sales of propane appliances, regulators and related parts. Its subsidiary brands operate retail cylinder exchange kiosks at major retailers and serve barbecuing, heating and industrial customers nationwide. The company leverages proprietary logistics systems, a large fleet of transport vehicles and a network of trained service technicians to ensure safe and reliable propane delivery, even in remote or rural areas.
The company is overseen by a seasoned executive leadership team with extensive experience in energy distribution and logistics, and its board of directors includes members of the founding Ferrell family. Ferrellgas remains committed to safety, customer service and operational excellence, continuing a legacy that spans more than eight decades in the propane industry.
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