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Bobtail holds more gallons on single-axle unit

April 19, 2016 - By

Westmor Industries’ Blueline QX bobtail holds 3,700 gallons on a single-axle unit, maximizing the bobtail’s full load potential. The bobtail’s capacity allows users to deliver more, increase profits and decrease expenses, according to the company. Westmor says users can receive payback on the bobtail within two years or, when maximizing the full load and drop potential, in less than six... read more

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Sarver Landscape Maintenance makes move to propane mowers

April 19, 2016 - By

ProGas Inc., based in Zelienople, Pa., partnered with Sarver Landscape Maintenance Co. to help the lawn and landscaping company replace six of its gasoline-powered mowers with propane models. According to Shale Media Group, which reports on the shale oil and gas industries, Sarver Landscape Maintenance reached out to ProGas during the Tri-State Alternative Fueling Expo, where ProGas featured an exhibit on using... read more

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Managing supply price risk ahead of next winter

April 18, 2016 - By and

Many propane retailers may find themselves in a bit of a quandary concerning managing the risk of higher propane prices this winter. On the one hand, there are reasons not to buy for next winter. U.S. propane inventory is at its highest level ever to begin an inventory-build period. Over the last three weeks, inventory builds have been above average.... read more

School districts in western US expand propane autogas fleets

April 18, 2016 - By

The Grace School District in Grace, Idaho, and the Washoe County School District in Reno, Nev., recently increased their propane autogas fleets. The Grace School District integrated its first school bus fueled by propane autogas this month. Roush CleanTech reports the school’s new Blue Bird bus with a Ford 6.8-liter V10 engine includes the Roush CleanTech propane autogas fuel system.... read more

NPGA: Propane Expo attendance up more than 30 percent

April 18, 2016 - By

Attendance at the Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo was up this year, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) reports. According to NPGA, more than 4,100 people attended this year’s show, which shifted to Nashville, Tenn., from Atlanta. The attendance was a record, the association says. Last year, NPGA reported more than 3,000 total attendees gathered for the Propane Expo... read more

Winter’s effect on retailer volumes, business pressures

April 18, 2016 - By

As Easter approached and daffodils bloomed, the winter of 2015-16 was seemingly destined for the record books, to be filed as the warmest ever. Throughout the heating season, temperatures hovered at 4.6 degrees above the 20th century average. February was the warmest on the planet since the onset of temperature tracking, with mercury readings also soaring to unprecedented highs in... read more

The first LP Gas Buyers Guide

April 17, 2016 - By

Annual directory launches 3 years after magazine LP Gas magazine launched its Buyers Guide in February 1944, three years after the magazine’s launch. Originally dubbed the “LP-Gas Buying Guide & Directory,” the issue went to about 2,000 subscribed readers and 3,000 additional LP gas operators. This new LP-Gas Buying Guide & Directory served as a reference tool for propane retailers.... read more

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FMCSA advises immediate reinspection of some cargo tank motor vehicles

April 15, 2016 - By

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a safety advisory to notify owners and operators that some cargo tank motor vehicles were improperly inspected and must be reinspected and retested before continuing service. According to FMCSA, the advisory applies to cargo tanks that were inspected or tested from April 2011 through March 2016 by H&W Tank Testing in Ohatchee,... read more

White Mountain Oil & Propane names service manager

April 15, 2016 - By

White Mountain Oil & Propane appointed Curtis Reynolds as its new service department manager. In his new role as service manager, Reynolds will oversee the entire service crew and delivery of mechanical service and installations to all White Mountain Oil & Propane customers. According to the company, Reynolds has the following licenses: A master license for fuel oil in Maine... read more

CleanFuel USA director announces retirement

April 15, 2016 - By

Mike Merwarth, CleanFuel USA’s director of dispenser infrastructure, retired from the company earlier this year. According to CleanFuel USA, Merwarth began his career in the alternative fuel industry about 50 years ago, working in the propane and natural gas segments. Merwarth served as a key member of the CleanFuel USA team that helped to develop the propane autogas market. He... read more

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