About Bradigan's Incorporated

Our History

Bradigan's is very proud of its history and accomplishments.

In 1952

Paul Bradigan, Sr. started selling gasoline to farmers throughout Armstrong County. Gulf Oil Corporation furnished a skid tank and hand pump free to farmers. Bradigan's sold that "Good Gulf" gasoline to the farmers. This business arrangement made Gulf Oil Corporation and Bradigan's an unbeatable successful team. Bradigan's grew steadily by expanding its Gulf Oil product lines that now include diesel fuel, home heating fuels, motor oils and lubricants. Bradigan's has become the leading distributor of petroleum products in Armstrong County.

In 1975

Paul Bradigan, Sr.'s two sons entered the business. Tom Bradigan followed his father's footsteps in the petroleum division of the company, providing prompt and courteous service to Bradigan's customers. Over the years, Tom added the motor brands of CITGO, Marathon, and SUNOCO to the company's line of quality petroleum products.

Paul Bradigan, Jr. established a heating and cooling division. Originally, a one-man operation providing oil-burner service to heating fuel customers, the HVAC division has grown to over ten highly skilled, factory-trained employees. Bradigan's sells, installs and services all types of furnaces, air-conditioners, hot water boilers, hot water heaters and indoor air-quality products. Paul, Jr. continues to develop business relationships with companies that offer quality name brands like LENNOX, RUUD, and HONEYWELL.

In 1978

KardGard Refueling Club, a sub-division of the petroleum division, was established. The KardGard Refueling Club offers customers motor fuels on a 24/7 unattended basis. A KardGard Refueling Club membership access card can activate motor fuel dispensers at one of Bradigan's four convenient locations: 114 S. Water St Ext., Kittanning PA 16201 (Bradigan's Headquarters), 13173 ST RT 422 EAST, Kittanning PA 16201 (Rosebud Trucking), 870 Claypoole Road, Worthington PA 16262 (Toy's Pipeline Services), and 173 East Brady Road, Kittanning PA 16201 (Toy's Golden Dawn).

Many businesses and individuals in the greater Kittanning and Ford City area enjoy the convenience of Bradigan's KardGard Refueling Club. In 2005, Bradigan's started offering 24/SEVEN Enhanced Motor Fuels. Our motor fuels are treated with additives year round to provide better fuel efficiency. By placing an anti-friction modifier in its motor fuels, at no additional cost, Bradigan's customers achieve an increase in their fuel mileage by at least 10%.

In 1985

A third division of the company was established. The transportation division acquired PUC and ICC authorities that gave Bradigan's the legal rights to haul bulk petroleum products for major oil companies like Gulf, EXXON, Marathon, Shell, and SUNOCO. Starting with just one tractor-trailer, this division has grown to over ten tractor-trailers. Bradigan's has earned an excellent reputation in the petroleum transportation business as a company that is punctual and dependable.
 

In 1998

Bradigan's Incorporated acquired Foster Oil Company in Kittanning PA The acquisition provided an expanded customer base in middle Armstrong County.

In 2000

Bradigan's Incorporated acquired Dayton Oil Company in Dayton PA. The acquisition provided Bradigan's with an expanded service area of northern Armstrong county, and southern Clarion and Clearfield counties.

In 2002

Andy Bradigan, Paul's son, joined the Bradigan team. Andy, a graduate in Business Administration from Clarion University has the intelligence, enthusiasm, and dedication it takes to provide excellent customer service. Andy knows that exceeding customer's expectations is the secret to success.

In 2004

Bradigan's began offering home heating oil tank cleaning services. The HAMCO TANK CLEANING SYSTEM removes sludge and impurities. That means fewer furnace repairs and breakdowns. Tank Cleaning services extend tank life and lowers the homeowner's heating bill.

In 2007

Bradigan's acquired Armstrong Chimney Sweep Company. Bradigan's is a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep company. CSIA Certification is the hallmark of excellence in the chimney sweep service industry. This credential signifies knowledge of codes and practices important to providing the best service and staying ahead in an ever-changing industry.

In 2008

Bradigan's Heating, Air Conditioning, and Chimney Sweep Divisions relocated to 503 South Water Street, Kittanning, PA. Their new headquarters provide a larger warehouse, a new tin shop, modern offices, a conference room, and a beautiful showroom that displays many of the HVAC and hearth style products that Bradigan's offers.

In 2011

Bradigan's Incorporated expanded its Transportation Division with the acquisition of Spartan Transportation in Fayette county in Western Pennsylvania. The acquisition provided Bradigan's with a larger footprint in Western Pennsylvania and better presence in Fayette and surrounding counties.

Employment

Complete the employment application for drivers or the employment application for all other employees and mail to the address on the application or contact our staff for available positions with Bradigan's Incorporated.

GREEN ENERGY

Environmental claims can be exaggerated. - Not at Bradigan's. Bradigan's products and services are all about green. - They help diminish negative impacts on the environment. The motor fuels that Bradigan's offers through its KardGard Refueling Club are fortified with anti-friction modifiers that increases fuel mileage. Motor oils and lubricants are designed and treated with state-of-the-art additive packages that increases mileage, oil drain intervals and reduces metallic wear. Energy-saving, high-efficiency furnaces, heat pumps, and air conditioners have high SEER ratings. Hearth products such as gas-fired fireplaces, gas log inserts, wood stoves, and pellet stoves lower heating bills. Wood and wood pellets are renewable resources.