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For the first time ever, in early February, the ferry serving the Lake Erie Islands was able to shove-off into open waters -- much to the delight of an islander who was forced by a fierce December gale to leave his car ashore on the mainland. Read more»
Caroline Guay was looking out the window of her home one-day several years ago when she saw something out of the ordinary. Read more»
It was a Sunday afternoon at the end of summer. Within days, 14-year-old Michael McCarty would be starting the ninth grade at a nearby private school. Read more»
When the CLEAR Act passed the House and Senate late last summer, and was signed into law in August, many in the propane industry were thrilled with the possibilities. With tax credits now available for the implementation and use of alternative fuel in cleaner, more environmentally friendly vehicles, propane sales were sure to grow. Read more»
LP Gas lists its 2006 top propane retailer rankings. Read more»
Each year, retail propane marketers face a whole new set of issues. In 2005, wholesale propane prices seemed to cause the most headaches, pushing retailers to look at new ways to become more profitable. Read more»
Arecent study of the major causes and costs of workplace injuries and illnesses in the propane industry found the industry to be slightly better on average than other industries as a whole. Read more»
With the average payment for workers' compensation claims among U.S. propane retailers peaking at $4,800 in 2000, business owners should be taking steps to gain control of these costs. Experts say there are effective ways to reduce the probability and control the frequency and costs associated with workplace injuries, but success requires cooperation from everyone in the organization. Read more»
Technically speaking, technology is a technological nightmare. Computer systems, software, hardware and e-whatevers can be difficult to learn, implement and use. On the other hand, they can be godsends -- saving companies time and money while improving efficiency and productivity like never before. Read more»
Corrosion consistently puts a crimp on regulators -- it causes moving parts to hold fast, creates safety hazards and prompts inopportune service calls. Read more»
