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Propane on DHS chemical list for 2008

December 1, 2007 - By

Propane is one of 325 substances included in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's final list of chemicals that will be subject to heightened anti-terrorist security measures beginning in 2008. read more

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Nichols’ LP Gas Service

December 1, 2007 - By

Tom Nichols had little choice. Working in the electronics industry, he had to embrace technology and adapt to change, or the world and his competitors would pass him by. read more

Honors, promotions, new hires: December 2007

December 1, 2007 - By

FACTOR Inc. Matthew D. Ziehme has been appointed to vice president of development at FACTOR Inc., a developer of software solutions and a division of W.R. Hess Co. Ziehme will have overall responsibility for the software and product development life cycle as well as driving product solutions that meet customer needs. Prior to joining FACTOR, Ziehme served as director of... read more

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Hanging in the balance

December 1, 2007 - By

Important issues for the propane industry are near the finish line as Congress returned in December to complete its business for the year. Will they cross the finish line or run out of gas? read more

Why most propane startups fail

December 1, 2007 - By

This is the first of a two-part series on retail propane startups. I chose this topic because the launching of a new retail propane plant is and always has been a fundamental part of the retail propane industry. In a way, it is the classic American capitalistic story – that of entrepreneurs risking capital and energy to create a new business. read more

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‘The Tool Man’ gone astray

December 1, 2007 - By

There is a badge of courage and the stamp of stupidity related to most do-it-yourselfers who dream of being Tim The Tool Man. I have worn both over the past few years taking on my share of home-improvement projects. read more

State of the Industry

December 1, 2007 - By

What are the critical challenges facing propane retailers, and how are they being addressed? read more

Market research shows builders and renovators are key industry targets

December 1, 2007 - By

Involvement in Energy Decision; Current Energy Recommendations read more

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Burden of compliance

December 1, 2007 - By

Once the federal government merged nearly two dozen agencies into the new Department of Homeland Security five years ago in the name of combating terrorism, two results were inevitable – more regulations and more fees to pay for those regulations. read more