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The Industry’s Inexact Science Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

There was no method to Sam McTier's madness. This, he admits. When it came to ridding water from a large propane container, the industry veteran tried just about everything. Read more»

Under surveillance Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

The ranch spans 40,000 acres and houses some of the largest deer in Texas. In this state, hunting is a billion-dollar industry. Read more»

ReedGas Propane Co. Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

When computer programs streamlined for propane companies hit the market, ReedGas chose its own route. Instead of buying another company's product for its in-house programming, the southwest Louisiana propane business built its own from scratch. Read more»

Letter to the Editor Posted on 01 Jan 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

In the September 2007 issue of LP Gas, columnist Jay Johnston questioned the safety of wrapping cylinders with plastic sleeves. Sadly, Mr. Johnston recited a propane grill accident that had no apparent connection to the use of a plastic sleeve. Read more»

Market research shows builders and renovators are key industry targets Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the News categories.

Involvement in Energy Decision; Current Energy Recommendations Read more»

State of the Industry Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

What are the critical challenges facing propane retailers, and how are they being addressed? Read more»

Honors, promotions, new hires: December 2007 Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the News categories.

FACTOR Inc. Matthew D. Ziehme has been appointed to vice president of development at FACTOR Inc., a developer of software solutions and a division of W.R. Hess Co. Ziehme will... Read more»

Nichols’ LP Gas Service Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the Current Issue categories.

Tom Nichols had little choice. Working in the electronics industry, he had to embrace technology and adapt to change, or the world and his competitors would pass him by. Read more»

Propane on DHS chemical list for 2008 Posted on 01 Dec 2007 in the News categories.

Propane is one of 325 substances included in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's final list of chemicals that will be subject to heightened anti-terrorist security measures beginning in 2008. Read more»

Propane industry news roundup: November 2007 Posted on 01 Nov 2007 in the News categories.

British Petroleum and several of its subsidiaries have agreed to pay $373 million in fines to settle multiple violations, including $303 million from charges that it attempted to manipulate U.S. propane prices in 2004, according to the United States Department of Justice. Read more»