Palmdale Propane Acquires Gatorgas LP

Palmdale Oil Acquires Maassen Oil Company, Inc.

August 6, 2024

Oil & Gas

Palmdale Oil, a family-owned Florida fuel and lubricants provider headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, has acquired Maassen Oil Company, Inc., a small Arcadia, Florida-based distributor of refined fuels, lubricants and propane. The deal expands Palmdale's bulk plant footprint and distribution capabilities across Florida, enhancing transportation efficiency and service coverage in markets including Tampa and Fort Myers.

Palmdale Oil Acquires Como Oil & Propane of Florida

October 2, 2023

Oil & Gas

Palmdale Oil has acquired Como Oil & Propane of Florida, expanding Palmdale's fuels, lubricants and delivery platform to include Como's propane capabilities and generator sales/service operations across Southeastern Florida. Como will operate as the Como Propane Division under Palmdale with Michael Bodine and the Florida-based Como team continuing to lead the business; Superior Fuel Company (Como's parent) facilitated the sale.

Palmdale Acquires Combs Oil Company

January 7, 2025

Energy

Palmdale Oil, a family-owned fuel and lubricants distributor headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, has acquired Combs Oil Company, a Naples-based distributor of diesel, gasoline, lubricants and related products. The acquisition expands Palmdale's geographic footprint and bulk plant storage infrastructure in Southwest Florida; financial terms were not disclosed.

Del-Air Acquires Gator Air Conditioning

February 21, 2025

HVAC & Mechanical

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric (majority owned by Astara Capital Partners) has acquired Gator Air Conditioning, a residential and light-commercial HVAC provider serving Manatee and Sarasota counties. The acquisition expands Del-Air's service footprint into the Sarasota, Bradenton and Tampa markets and adds local HVAC and indoor air quality capabilities.

Thermotane Propane Acquires Matchett Propane

July 25, 2025

Oil & Gas

Thermotane Propane, a family-owned Florida propane company founded in 1947, has acquired Matchett Propane of Interlachen, Florida in a privately negotiated owner-to-owner transaction. The deal expands Thermotane's footprint to three locations and broadens its service area across the Gainesville, Ocala and St. Augustine markets as part of its multi-location growth plan.

First Reserve Invests in Palmdale Oil

May 4, 2023

Oil & Gas

First Reserve has invested in Palmdale Oil, a Fort Pierce, Florida-based provider of fuels, lubricants, and chemicals, partnering with the Cheatham family who retain a significant ownership stake and leadership roles. The capital will support Palmdale's buy-and-build growth strategy across Florida, including accretive acquisitions, organic expansion, and technology enhancements.