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Brian Richesson is the editor in chief of LP Gas Magazine. Contact him at brichesson@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3748.

Posts by Brian Richesson

Incident at customer location serves as safety reminder Posted on 23 Apr 2015 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

A customer suffers a health issue while the employee is on location. As an employee, what would you do? As a company owner or manager, what would you advise the... Read more»

Bearing witness to why industry members serve on boards, committees Posted on 14 Apr 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

Sometimes we’re reminded about the importance of having a say, discussing issues impacting a large group of people and, in the end, initiating action. It’s a democratic process we should... Read more»

LP Gas Hall of Fame Profile: James E. Bertelsmeyer Posted on 06 Apr 2015 in the Current Issue & Featured & Hall of Fame categories.

The LP Gas Hall of Fame will welcome four inductees into the Class of 2015 during a dinner and awards ceremony on April 10 in Atlanta. They are James E. Bertelsmeyer (Heritage... Read more»

One more time, Atlanta: Expo prepares for new locale after 2015 Posted on 14 Mar 2015 in the Current Issue & Events & Featured categories.

The National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, the industry’s largest event, is making a shift following the 2015 show at the Georgia World Congress Center... Read more»

What new energy efficiency regulations mean for propane marketers Posted on 06 Mar 2015 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

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... Read more»

Those of us not on the front lines of delivery wonder how retailers do it Posted on 05 Mar 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

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... Read more»

Revisiting Vision 2014: High-priced industry growth plan remains relevant in new year Posted on 26 Jan 2015 in the Current Issue categories.

Before the winter of 2013-14 grabbed our attention, chilling us to the bone in many parts of the country, the industry had placed much of its focus on a plan... Read more»

The developing DME market: What it means for LPG Posted on 15 Jan 2015 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

As the renewable fuel builds momentum in the U.S., propane industry leaders and companies are considering roles they can play. Developments with a renewable fuel similar to propane have LP... Read more»

2014 events reaffirm industry connection to rest of the world Posted on 22 Dec 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

Where are we as an industry? It’s a question we set out to answer at the end of every year. The process involves taking the information we have gleaned through... Read more»

Business students advise tank manufacturer on expansion plan Posted on 01 Nov 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

Would you allow a group of college students to analyze some of the more intimate details of your business? Metsa did, and one company official says it’s reaping the benefits.... Read more»