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Propane tank-level gauges put to test in comprehensive study Posted on 02 Nov 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

Addressing the subtleties of apples-to-oranges comparisons surrounding a complex set of competing technologies, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has prepared a marketer-friendly guide to remote tank level monitoring systems. Read more»

Software enhances location information for fleets Posted on 06 Oct 2011 in the New Products categories.

Roadnet Technologies Inc.’s Geotuning is a productivity-enhancing tool that improves the accuracy of location information for transportation fleet owners. Read more»

Work gloves offer protection, performance Posted on 06 Oct 2011 in the New Products categories.

Ergodyne offers the ProFlex 710CR cut-resistant trades glove and ProFlex 820CR cut-resistant PVC handler glove. Read more»

Rotary actuator kit features compact design Posted on 06 Oct 2011 in the New Products categories.

RegO Products offers the new A3219RA rotary actuator kit designed for use on the company’s A3219FA400L and A3219FA600L 4-inch flanged internal valves. Read more»

Propane looks to spend more time on the links Posted on 05 Oct 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

Savvy businessmen know that just as many work deals get done on the golf course as they do in a stuffy office. And soon propane dealers could be offering clients a new show-and-tell experience with their business pitches on links across the nation. Read more»

Success stories should motivate marketers to reach safety standards Posted on 05 Oct 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

So often we safety folks focus on accidents as examples to educate and inform with prevention in mind. Occasionally we focus heavily on the negative and forget how much positive stuff is going on out there. Sometimes we fail to recognize the true purpose – safe product transportation, delivery and service. Read more»

Restrictions on PERC shift focus to NPGA’s responsibilities Posted on 05 Oct 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

Pressure from falling propane sales over the last decade has industry leaders groping for ways to revive the nationwide marketing initiatives that were quashed two years ago by order of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Read more»

Shale gas production presents game-changing impact Posted on 08 Sep 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

An expected bounty of natural gas harvested from the nation’s abundant shale fields is widely viewed as a game-changer for the propane industry. The increased flow of natural gas liquids production from the shale fields is expected to position the United States as a net exporter of propane while boosting the domestic supply of propane for years to come. Read more»

Comercialization program brings new products out of R&D Posted on 08 Sep 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

State and regional propane associations have had general success with appliance safety rebate programs in past years, and now PERC council members have approved a nationwide incentive program to jump-start innovative new propane applications in the marketplace. Read more»

Small segment of managers, employees, customers cause big problems Posted on 08 Sep 2011 in the Current Issue categories.

The old 80/20 rule applies across the board with everything we do. I believe that 80 percent of your problems come from 20 percent of your managers, employees and customers. Read more»