January
Holtzman Propane worked with Triplett Tech to bring aboard the company’s and the county’s first Youth Registered Apprentice. The Youth Registered Apprenticeship program through the Department of Labor combines school-based and work-based learning to provide young people career opportunities while completing their high school education.
February
Thank you to our drivers that made every delivery, service, and installation this year possible!
Thank you to all our customers and lubricant division employees for another wonderful year. The Lubricants team has been busier than ever, but are so grateful for the customers that make it possible!
March
The Oil team headed down to South Carolina for the Southeast Petro Marketing Expo. At the expo, the guys had the opportunity to meet suppliers and learn more about new products!
The Purcellville Propane Cylinder Fill Station opened adjacent to the Purcellville Fireplace Store to serve the Purcellville and Leesburg community.
April
We celebrated the grand opening of our Purcellville Fireplace Store with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce. 1201 Wolf Rock Dr., Purcellville, VA 20132
2023 was the year of training for the Holtzman Propane team. Each customized course is designed to better educate our team members and give them practical on-the-job tips.
On April 19th, Daisy’s Country Cravings Market and Deli Liberty celebrated their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with the Luray Chamber of Commerce. Formerly known as the Happy Mini Mart Liberty, Daisy has transformed the store into a southern food destination. 822 East Main St., Luray, VA 22835
Admin Professionals Day was celebrated on April 26th. Thank you to all those working in our offices!
The new bulk lubricants warehouse is fully operational! The addition of 12 new tanks allowed us to expand our bulk products line and will help us better serve our customers’ needs in the future.
May
Teresa and Brandy from our HR team attended Business at the Bloom, a gathering of regional business leaders hosted by Valley Health. This annual event provides leaders with the opportunity to network with others in the business community and celebrate the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival!
The Oil team joined the Woodstock Police Department for their 10th annual Community Safety and Wellness Day. We brought one of our trucks along for Touch a Truck, letting kids get in the truck and highlighting all the things our drivers do daily to stay safe.
In 2023 Valley Ice had its largest ever acquisition with the purchases of Eastern Ice in Bayboro, NC and Rose Ice in Wilmington, NC. These two acquisitions introduced Valley Ice to the North Carolina market and increased our customer base by 25%. It was also the first year of operating an ice manufacturing plant (Bayboro) outside of the Mount Jackson facility. With the North Carolina acquisitions and continued growth in the existing markets, Valley Ice saw record breaking sales for 2023.
June
The brand-new Circle K Burr Park Liberty opened in June. The store offers Krispy Krunchy Chicken, Papa Johns Pizza, and Planet Smoothie. 60 War Admiral Blvd, Kearneysville, WV 25430
Marcos Pizza at 7-11 Virginia Avenue Exxon opened and has been a go-to pizza spot in Harrisonburg ever since! 1168 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
For the past 51 years, Holtzman Oil and Holtzman Propane have been a trusted resource for local agricultural customers like Valley View Farm, pictured here.
For the past three years, at the request of Charlottesville Oil, Holtzman Oil has faithfully made deliveries to Charlottesville Oil customers. With the passing of long-time general manager, Mike Jones, Charlottesville Oil has made the decision to entrust its customer list to Holtzman Oil this year, confident that this arrangement will continue to be of benefit to those many loyal customers.
We’re looking forward to the opportunity to continue serving these customers with the same top-notch customer service we have offered for over 50 years!
July
We love participating in local parades and touch-a-truck events each year! Pictured here is the Conicville Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Parade.
Celebrating our IT team on system admin day!
August
As part of Shell’s Force for Good initiative, Holtzman Oil offered the Giving Pump at all Holtzman supplied Shell locations. From August 1st to September 30th, a portion of the purchases made by customers who used the designated pump at stations supported local children’s charities that we partnered with.
We always love receiving customer submitted photos of our team on the job! Our propane techs Edward and Matt in Holly Ridge can be seen here delivering customers’ new propane tanks.
September
We celebrated National Business Women’s Day with all the women of Holtzman!
Some of our team representing Holtzman Corp at the Worlds of Work Event. The event invited almost 3,000 8th grade students from the region to explore possible future careers and career industries available to them.
Holtzman Propane celebrated the Grand Opening of their first North Carolina location, the Holly Ridge Fireplace Store. 954 US Highway 17 S, Holly Ridge, NC 28445
October
All our dedicated drivers were celebrated at our annual Safe Driver’s Banquet. An incredible 6,417,246 total miles were driven this year across all divisions.
Halloween Celebrations with fun costumes and spooked spaces!
November
A wonderful night spent with the Holtzman station dealers at the 2023 Traditions of Service Dealer Banquet!
In the month of November, our three HEC electricians, TJ, Jamie, and Dylan passed their Master Electrician’s exam. All three will soon become licensed Master Electricians. An electrician helper Jarrett also obtained his Journeyman electrician certification.
December
This year our HVAC team hit 500 Comfort plus customers and grew their team with the additions of Matt and Brennan.
The Holtzman HAZMAT Response team added 6 new members this year, bringing the team to 15 technical level trained professionals! On call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the team is trained and equipped to respond to spills and accidents of all sizes.
Santa’s Helpers were hard at work this year! The team of volunteers shopped for gifts, wrapped the presents, and threw a Christmas party for local children in need. This has been a long standing Holtzman tradition that the team looks forward to every year. We are so grateful to have an eager team that is always ready to volunteer and help!
From the entire Holtzman team, we would like to thank all our valued customers for their patronage this past year. We owe our success to you, and we look forward to serving you in 2024.
