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Needham Oil & Air began in 1872 as a small wood and coal company called Willett and Chadwick. You can still see our sign in the center of Needham today.
In 1941, Willett & Chadwick was bought by Ralph Woodcock and became Needham Oil Company.
 He brought the company to Highland Avenue and started selling coal, ice and fuel oil to the greater Needham area.
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In 1961, William Woodcock, who had been delivering coal and servicing oil burners for his father for over 10 years, came into the office to run the business.
Bill took Needham Oil to 355 Chestnut Street and started to expand operations into other local towns. Now Needham Oil was serving most of the Metrowest’s heating needs.
In 1975, Needham Oil made a small move to 355 Rear Chestnut Street and still resides there today.
In the mid 1980’s Bill saw the need to expand operations into a new field of expertise. Needham Oil started to offer new central air conditioning installations as well as service. This new division has been growing ever since.
Needham Oil continues to change today. In 2006, Erinn Woodcock, who has been a part of the Needham Oil team since 1995 took over the reigns as owner of Needham Oil & Air. She intends to carry out the long family tradition of excellence in service to the families of Needham and surrounding towns.
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