White River Distributors has been in business since 1944. For almost 70 years, White River has been the leader in propane delivery truck manufacturers. Begun by LP gas dealer Preston Grace, today the company is led by Grace’s grandson, Chip, along with longtime shop manager David Fulbright. In addition to top-quality new bobtails, White River offers used and refurbished units... read more
The Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo on April 11-13 will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This international event, simply called Propane Expo, is the world’s largest propane industry trade show, featuring comprehensive propane industry educational programs. The Propane Expo education and training program continues to expand to meet the business knowledge and work-skill needs... read more
Leadership can be an isolating position, especially when safety is at stake. With so much on their plates, leaders and managers sometimes hide from the very purpose of their position – to command respect for policies and compliance at the plant, in the field and in the office every day. You cannot command respect if you are not present. A... read more
New federal standards designed to boost the energy efficiency of water heaters take effect in April and have far-reaching impacts for companies with ties to this popular household appliance. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) updates are creating a series of repercussions, from how manufacturers design the appliances, to which models consumers choose for their homes, even to installation methods.... read more
How? That’s a question we asked more than once as we assembled this issue. How do the men and women of the propane industry – many of you – brave the extreme winter weather conditions on a daily basis to deliver fuel to your customers? While many of us enjoy the calm and comforts of our offices and all of... read more
Exterran is providing compressor valve rebuild and replacement services with the opening of its new valve and repair center in Gaylord, Mich., the global energy services company announced. The facility serves customers in the Midwest and the Greater Northeast, including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and other markets. It provides for the sale of new valves, the repair of customer... read more
Rinnai introduced a line of condensing tankless water heaters that feature new recirculation technology to help users save time and money, the company reports. Rinnai says its new models (RUR98i and RUR98e) come equipped with an integrated pump, an internal bypass line and a thermal bypass valve. The company says the Ultra Series RUR models can be installed using crossover... read more
AmeriPride Services, a uniform rental and supply company, plans to add more propane autogas-fueled trucks to its fleet. AmeriPride has five Roush CleanTech Ford F-59 delivery trucks in Topeka, Kan. Banny Allison, AmeriPride fleet services manager, says the company is adding 20 more trucks in northern California this year because of the company’s success in Topeka. AmeriPride installed a private autogas... read more
The National Propane Gas Association’s Women in Propane Council awarded Jill Hopkins of Sheldon Gas Co. last month at its meeting for her contributions to the creation of the council. Hopkins led the Women in Propane Council’s mission and membership committees. She also served as chair of the Western Propane Gas Association. read more
A wholesale propane rail terminal in Barron, Wis., about 90 miles east of Minneapolis is virtually complete. According to Alpha Development & Construction, a company that contracted with Northwoods Propane on the project, the terminal has 360,000 gallons of storage and five rail unloading towers. The terminal, called the Propane Depot, has the capacity to meet the needs of six... read more
