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Ferrellgas acquires Ohio propane retailer Posted on 01 Jul 2014 in the News categories.

Ferrellgas Partners LP acquired Wise Choice Propane, an independent propane retailer with locations in Mount Vernon and Utica, Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. According to a press... Read more»

Alliance AutoGas network expands Posted on 01 Jul 2014 in the News categories.

Aljets Automotive based in Dorsey, Ill., joined the Alliance AutoGas network as a conversion center. According to a press release, Aljets has been servicing propane-powered vehicles for 35 of the... Read more»

Polar Service Centers breaks ground on manufacturing facility for JARCO Posted on 30 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

Polar Service Centers’ JARCO business unit held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Salem, Ill. The facility is being built to meet growing demand for JARCO’s product... Read more»

Growmark veteran tabbed as CEO Posted on 30 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

Growmark Inc. named Jim Spradlin the company’s next CEO. Spradlin will move into the position Sept. 16, replacing Jeff Solberg who will retire in September. According to a press release,... Read more»

In the Know: Safety steps to take before winter Posted on 28 Jun 2014 in the Current Issue categories.

In the Know is a monthly partnership between LP Gas magazine and Propane Resources. Our focus this month is on safety, addressed by financial consultant and business valuations and sales expert... Read more»

Propane fireplaces recalled due to laceration hazard Posted on 27 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall on two Napoleon propane fireplaces from Canadian manufacturer Wolf Steel Ltd. According to CPSC, a laceration hazard exists because pressure from... Read more»

Wisconsin bus companies invest in autogas vehicles, infrastructure Posted on 26 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

Two Wisconsin-based transportation companies – Lamers Bus Lines and Badger Bus – are adding a combined 57 Blue Bird Propane Vision school buses to their fleets. Lamers, a 70-year-old company... Read more»

Corn growers urged to make propane purchasing decisions earlier Posted on 26 Jun 2014 in the News categories.

Even though harvest season is months away, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is encouraging farmers to plan ahead for their propane needs this fall and winter. “It’s absolutely essential... Read more»

GPS fleet-tracking systems are cloud-based Posted on 26 Jun 2014 in the New Products categories.

TouchStar released cloud-based telematics systems in iTrack and intelliTrack. According to a press release, the systems give dispatchers insight into vehicle location in near real time. The company says two... Read more»

New research changes fire code to benefit barbecue cylinder sales sites Posted on 25 Jun 2014 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Industry-initiated adjustments to fire code regulations are expected to further stoke the cylinder exchange marketplace. An ambitious scientific study determined that the steel and aluminum cabinets currently in use are... Read more»