In the May 2018 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: DCC’s draw to the US propane market | How to attract a younger workforce

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS NPGA Board of Directors Meeting June 4 Washington, D.C. Propane Days June 5-6 Washington, D.C. Mid-States Propane Expo & Trade Show June 11-14 Branson, Missouri PERC Meeting July 11-12 Minneapolis IN THE LEAD DCC’s draw to the US propane market DCC’s initial push into the U.S. propane market represents a “logical business evolution” for the major European player, says a company official overseeing U.S. operations. Get more details on the company's entry into the U.S. market. [ read more ] READ MORE ON ACQUISITIONS • LP Gas 2017-18 acquisitions list • Setting strategy is first step to increasing company value A CLOSER LOOK [ Tax reform ] Tax reform brings rejuvenation to propane industry As President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 into law on Dec. 22, 2017, millions of Americans had unanswered questions. How will this bill affect propane retailers? [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Service resumes on Mariner East 1 pipeline The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued an order allowing Sunoco Pipeline, also known as Energy Transfer Partners, to reinstate operations of the Mariner East 1 pipeline, a major transporter of propane in the state. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • PIC Investment Group creates CanGas Propane • Energy Distribution Partners acquires Washington state propane marketer • New Hampshire retailer joins Eastern Propane & Oil • ThompsonGas CEO to retire; succession plan formed • Angus Monitoring Service names customer relationship manager • Hiab USA names North American sales director • Crestwood promotes four in supply and logistics group • Schwan’s Home Service deploys autogas delivery trucks • Agility Fuel Solutions receives EPA certification • Blue Cow Software releases mobile app SPONSORED CONTENT Get the 2018 Fleet Management Buyer’s Guide Vehicle monitoring systems are revolutionizing how companies are running their businesses by helping cut costs, increase efficiencies and improve driver safety. Learn what’s important when evaluating your options in the 2018 Buyer’s Guide. Download it now to get the information you need. [ get your copy now ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME Nominate someone for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas magazine inducted four new members into the LP Gas Hall of Fame this year in Atlanta. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2019, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us who you think deserves this honor. [ nominate someone here ] INDUSTRY VOICES Lead by example, with honesty and inspiration What are some key traits of effective leaders? San Isabel Services Propane's Cathy Wallace shares her thoughts. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS RegO adds to emergency shutoff valve portfolio RegO added three flanged swing-check emergency shutoff valves to its ESV portfolio. Take a look at the features of the valves. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT How to attract a younger workforce to the propane industry Independence Propane’s Mark Delehanty, Blossman Gas’ Emily Willis, Boehlke Bottled Gas’ Chad Kroening and Co-Alliance’s Mike Hayden discuss how the propane industry can attract a younger workforce. [ watch video now ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Join us Oct. 24-26 in Orlando, Florida, for the LP Gas Growth Summit The LP Gas Growth Summit brings together propane retailer decision-makers and vendor partners for one-on-one meetings and other networking opportunities. [ learn more about the event and apply to attend ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS ADD Systems ADD Systems has been a software solutions leader since 1973, with a staff of industry specialists and a customer base spanning the United States and Canada. [ read more ] Industrial Propane Service Industrial Propane Service is a full-service provider for the propane industry. The company specializes in plant construction, plant service, new bobtails and re-chassis. [ read more ] Vision Financial Leasing & Finance Certified veteran-owned VFG Leasing & Finance provides funding for all types of capital acquisitions, including tanks, software, bobtails and more. [ read more ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Facing delivery challenges in the field → Autogas weathers the winter → An overview of fire extinguisher selection → Detecting leaks in the system