APU Description: AmeriGas Partners, L.P. distributes propane and related equipment and supplies in the United States. It serves approximately 2 million residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, wholesale, and motor fuel customers in 50 states through approximately 2,000 propane distribution locations. The company¬ís propane is used for home heating, water heating, and cooking purposes; to fire furnaces, as a cutting gas, and in other process applications; as a supplemental fuel and motor fuel; and for tobacco curing, chicken brooding, crop drying, and orchard heating applications. It markets propane primarily under the AmeriGas, America’s Propane Company, Heritage Propane, Relationships Matter, and ServiceMark trade names. The company also sells, installs, and services propane appliances, including heating systems; and offers residential heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and related services. AmeriGas Propane, Inc. serves as the general partner of the company. AmeriGas Partners, L.P. was founded in 1994 and is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. |