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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

NGL Energy Partners now publicly owned Posted on 07 Jun 2011 in the News categories.

NGL Energy Partners LP is now the nation’s sixth publicly owned propane retail company. Read more»

Propane positioned to take advantage of new National Clean Fleets Partnership Posted on 04 May 2011 in the News categories.

Partnership created to help large companies reduce diesel and gasoline use in their fleets. Read more»

Despite housing slump, Texas retailer maintains relationship with HBA Posted on 03 May 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

The Dallas-area company continues to find value in networking with local builders and other HBA members. Read more»

Lawn and landscape companies turning to propane and not looking back Posted on 03 May 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

Landscape companies are discovering that propane can power their equipment just as well – or better – as their gasoline counterparts, and some companies have been able to prove the notable advantages propane equipment, through OEMs or aftermarket conversions, has provided to their bottom line. Read more»

Industry insiders tell us what to expect from acquisitions Posted on 02 May 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

A lot of factors inside the propane industry can make an owner think he should get out – and get out quickly. But those who work with propane industry acquisitions stress patience and sound decision making, especially when your own stress can become a heavy burden. Read more»

Herring Gas’ relationship with cycling team grows hobby, name recognition Posted on 10 Mar 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

For the past 24 years, the Mississippi-based propane retailer has sponsored the Herring Gas cycling team, an assembly of high-profile amateur riders who compete heavily in the South as well as internationally. Read more»

How can DME alter the future of U.S. propane? Posted on 10 Mar 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

The molecule is best known as DME, or dimethyl ether, which has established a foothold in other countries, particularly China. DME’s striking similarities to propane have some within the industries exploring what they can do for each other. Read more»

Push under way to develop new, improved device to test odorant levels Posted on 10 Mar 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

Laboratories and manufacturers are being approached about creating a portable and cost-efficient device that can measure the amount of odorant in each product load. Read more»

Longtime friends, colleagues part ways at Purvin & Gertz Posted on 10 Mar 2011 in the News categories.

A changing of the guard has taken place at Purvin & Gertz. Read more»

Virginia company uses rewards program to reinforce safe practices Posted on 09 Feb 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

A former winner of NPGA’s Safety Award continues to keep a safe eye on the propane industry. Tim Spicer, vice president of Virginia-based Tiger Fuel Co., Appomattox and Lovingston locations, has built his 25-year propane industry career on safety. Read more»