LP GAS Magazine has recognized the growth and development of G&B Energy by ranking it as the 27th largest propane retailer in the nation.

LP Gas Magazine is a national trade publication that covers the propane industry. The magazine publishes the "Top 50" rankings annually based on information collected from propane retailers nationwide. This year's rankings were published in the February 2008 issue.

G&B entered the "Top 50" rankings in 1998 in the 49th position. Since 1998, G&B Energy's customer base has steadily grown and its ranking has quickly followed. G&B Energy has consistently ranked in the top 30 for the past six years.

G&B Energy Presiden Jeff Eidson attributes this growth to the dedication and commitment of the company's employees, a family focused business operation and providing customers with high efficiency propane burning products that add value to their homes while increasing their comfort level.

"G&B's employees are dedicated to the company and most importantly to providing our customers with quality, home town service. In today's fast paced business environment these values seem to be becoming less important to some companies. They remain a key part of our core beliefs," said Eidson.

By focusing their propane growth efforts in the more rural and mountainous regions of the state, G&B Energy is fulfilling a consumer driven need with an expansive hearth products business. They sell, install and service direct vent fireplaces, stoves and fireplace inserts, outdoor kitchens, gas lighting and tankless water heaters.

"While such a diverse product line up is not usually associated with propane companies, G&B has capitalized on a growing hearth and leisure industry by selling and installing specialty products that require more training and expertise to sell, install and service than is offered by most retailers," said Eidson.

G&B Energy is a family-owned petroleum products business that began in 1930. G&B Energy is based in Elkin and currently has seven retail centers providing propane delivery service to over 30,000 customers throughout western North Carolina and portions of southwest Virginia. For more information contact G&B Energy located at 667 N. Bridge St., Elkin, NC, (336) 835-3607 or visit on the web at www.gbenergy.com.