Fuel Up for Father Fred

Effective August 08, 2012; Crystal Flash Energy is proud to announce the "Fuel Up for Father Fred" event on Friday, August 24, 2012.

The Fuel Up for Father Fred event serves to gather food good and personal care item donations for The Father Fred Foundation of Traverse City. In return for the donation at either location, the donor will receive a free propane fill on his/her barbeque propane tank. Anyone wishing to support The Father Fred Foundation may bring 3 or more food or personal care items to the Crystal Flash Energy office located at 896 West Blue Star Highway in Traverse City or Rentals Unlimited located at 3100 N US 31 S.

The Father Fred Foundation serves Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties by providing food, clothing, household goods, and financial assistance to families in need. Joan O'Neill, Marketing Manager for The Father Fred Foundation stated, "We are so excited to have businesses so willing to help support us."

For more information about the announcement, please read the entire press release.

CFE and Silent Observer speak out against violence

Effective August 08, 2012; Crystal Flash Energy is proud to sponsor the Rock the Mic: Artists Against Violence competition.

The "Americal Idol" style competition is presented by Silent Observer, local law enforcement, and local business to spread an anti-violence message amoung young people.

Chris Cameron, Executive Director of Silent Observer stated, "Silent Observer launched this project knowing that there was no better way to get an anti-violence message across to young people then to provide young people the opportunity to share that important message with their peers. We are so appreciative of your $500 donation to make this happen. We could not have done this without you." He went on to say, "We are appreciative of [all the contestants] willingness to speak out against crime and our hope is that these top 10 finalists will influence a positive change of ideas among the youth in our community."

The final competition was held on July 24, 1012 and 19 year-old singer/songwriter Annie Wildgen, a student at Grand Valley State University, won the grand prize of $750 and studio time to professionally record her music.

Drakes Crystal Flash in Schoolcraft Features Pink Truck in 4th of July Parade

Crystal Flash Energy, a Grand Rapids Michigan based fuel distribution company was proud to participate in the Village of Schoolcraft’s annual Fourth of July parade.

The event continued the celebration of Drakes Fuel Service merging with Crystal Flash operations. Both a Drakes fuel oil delivery truck and Crystal Flash Energy’s Pink Truck participated in the annual parade. The Pink Truck not only represented Crystal Flash’s ongoing commitment to and support of the American Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission, but also launched Drakes Crystal Flash’s entry into propane services for both residential and commercial needs in the Schoolcraft area.

For more information about the announcement, please read the entire press release.

Crystal Flash Announces Acquisition of Elliott's Gas & Oil

Effective January 11, 2012; Crystal Flash announces the acquisition of Elliott Gas & Oil of Gladwin, Michigan. 

Elliott Gas & Oil is a 3 million gallon per year distributor of propane and refined fuels which, according to Crystal Flash President Tom Fehsenfeld, "will be a great addition to the company." With the December 2011 acquisition of Drakes Fuel Service in Schoolcraft, Michigan, the Elliott acquisition brings Crystal Flash's number of bulk fuel plants to 11 in the state of Michigan.

Mr. Fehsenfeld also added: "We extend a warm welcome to the Elliott team members and look forward to developing and growing together." Elliott was formerly owned by the Mattis family. Dennis Mattis also expressed his confidence that the Elliott team will be a positive addition to CFE.

For more information about the announcement, please read the entire press release.

Crystal Flash Announces Acquisition of Drakes Fuel Service

Effective January 11, 2012; Crystal Flash announces the acquisition of Drakes Fuel Service of Schoolcraft, Michigan. 

Drakes Fuel Service is a refined fuels distributor in south central Michigan.  Norman "Skip" Drake, President of Drakes, stated, and CFE President Tom Fehsenfeld agreed, "We feel very blessed and excited to learn that both Drakes Fuels Service and Crystal Flash share the same focus on customers and focus on reliable service. With the acquisition, Mr. Drake will be retiring as President and son, Jim Drake, and Jim's wife, Jackie, will run the Schoolcraft plant for Crystal Flash.

For more information about the announcement, please read the entire press release.