Specialties
Blackhawk Propane is a family-owned, locally operated supplier of propane for home, farm and commercial customers throughout the Wisconsin-Illinois stateline area.
What is propane?Propane, also known as liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, is a by-product of natural gas and crude oil refining and is a popular fuel source for residential, commercial and farm uses.Residential Propane Uses:Many homeowners chose propane as a reliable, clean, economical energy source. Propane is especially popular for homes in areas where city natural gas mains don't reach. Propane is much cheaper than electricity. In fact, it is about half as expensive, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.We also fill 20-lb tanks for your barbecue grill. Earn a FREE 6th refill of your 20-lb propane tank with our punch card!Commercial Propane Uses:Because propane is a clean-burning, reliable energy source, many businesses choose it for powering vehicles, generators and manufacturing processes. Many businesses also use propane just as our residential customers do: for heating a building, cooking, decorative lighting and water heating. Even if propane is not the primary fuel source, many businesses use it as a secondary or temporary fuel source.Farm Propane Uses: Because propane can go virtually anywhere, it is a perfect option for farm uses. Blackhawk Propane supplies propane for agricultural applications throughout our area's rural regions.
History
Established in 1953.
Through the years, the need for a local supplier of propane grew. In 1994, the welding supply component of the company was sold and the headquarters of Blackhawk Propane moved to the company's storage site on Doner Drive.
Today, Robert Zeek, Jr., is president of the company and his mother Ann and brother Scott are also involved in making Blackhawk Propane the customer-focused company stateline residents know and trust for all their propane needs.
The other employees of Blackhawk Propane, including manager Phil Elmer who has been with the company for 35+ years, are also committed to providing personal service. Because Blackhawk Propane is locally owned and operated, customers are treated like the friends and neighbors that they are to us.
Meet the Business Owner: Robert Z.
Robert Zeek, Sr., and Dan Bruschi started the company in 1953 on Blackhawk Boulevard in South Beloit, Illinois. Back then, the company focused mainly on supplying gas and other welding supplies to industrial clients.
Today, Robert Zeek, Jr., is president of the company and his mother Ann and brother Scott are also involved in making Blackhawk Propane the customer-focused company stateline residents know and trust for all their propane needs.