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Propane industry news roundup: October 2007

October 1, 2007 - By

Railroad chairman touts propane’s clean-air role AUSTIN, TEXAS – Railroad Commission Chairman Michael L. Williams keynoted a meeting on Sept. 13 devoted to incentives and regulations designed to enhance propane’s contribution to clean air in Texas and foster United States energy independence. The Railroad Commission is the state’s chief energy agency, with a 50-year history of promoting LP gas safety.... read more

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Acquisitions aplenty for big players

October 1, 2007 - By

Geographic location, profitability and operational/marketing practices set the stage for the interest buyers will have in your business. read more

Honors, promotions, new hires: October 2007

October 1, 2007 - By

Blossman Gas Blossman Gas has appointed Randall R. (Randy) Doyle as vice president and chief financial officer. Doyle has more than 25 years of experience in the propane industry. Much of that experience was with Mapco, the parent company of Thermogas. An active member of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), he was the principal organizer of the NPGA’s benchmarking... read more

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Automated Route Planning on a Budget

October 1, 2007 - By

Relying on your drivers to execute the best plan for the day's deliveries could be steering your ledger in the wrong direction, yet a price tag of more than $20,000 for traditional route-planning software may put such systems off the map for your company. A more affordable alternative, though, is set for an October rollout. read more

Done Deal

October 1, 2007 - By

Marketers recall their experiences, offer advice to others contemplating the sale of their propane retail business read more

Fall outlook includes lengthy lineup

October 1, 2007 - By

In a recent conversation, EIA energy analyst Dave Hinton said that unlike last year, there is no propane inventory safety net this year. read more

Getting prepared for the busy season

October 1, 2007 - By

Take a few moments now to remind your team of the need to run a safe operation. read more

Maintenance capital – the ignored expenditure

October 1, 2007 - By

All facilities and equipment deteriorate with use, weather and age. While we expect to replace certain capital items, many of us do not plan well for this significant expense. read more

Because cash is king

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Nothing else matters if you can't pay your bills. read more

Remember to fall back to safe practices

October 1, 2007 - By

Furnaces are being turned on for the first time, and the flow of propane service and delivery begins again in volume. read more