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Preparing for disaster Posted on 01 Oct 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

Whenever and wherever trouble strikes, people in the propane industry jump into their trucks and rush in to help. For propane marketers at the center of the disaster, however, the financial impact can linger for years. Read more»

Truck technology keeps fleets safer, productive Posted on 01 Oct 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

On June 2, 2004, the top story on many national morning TV shows was the disappearance of two propane trucks from a parking lot in New Jersey. With the age of heightened security, the FBI was so concerned that it sent out a security alert for the missing propane trucks. Read more»

The right time to sell Posted on 01 Oct 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane retailers hoping to cash out and begin a well-earned retirement need not worry about the impact of current events on the climate of business acquisitions, industry experts say. Read more»

Battered Bayou Posted on 01 Oct 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

Ever since Woody Blossman opened his first store in 1951, Mississippi-based Blossman Gas has had to endure its share of hardships to grow to become the nation's 10th largest propane retailer. Read more»

Industry responds to Katrina Posted on 01 Oct 2005 in the Current Issue & News categories.

After Hurricane Katrina ravaged parts of the Southeast United States, much of the landscape was dramatically altered. Entire cities were displaced, homes and real estate were destroyed, businesses were shut down and lives lost. Read more»

Finding good drivers is a tough haul Posted on 01 Sep 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

A nationwide shortage of truck drivers has propane retailers and distributors struggling to find enough operators to properly pilot their fleets, and may force employers to substantially up their pay scales if they hope to be in high gear when the snow flies. Read more»

Summer stocks filling the bill, winter’s price a roll of the dice Posted on 01 Sep 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

It looks like we'll have plenty of inventory. Only it may not be in the right place. Read more»

New consumer safety education materials available Posted on 01 Sep 2005 in the News categories.

The propane industry has three new powerful tools to communicate important safety information to its customers that demonstrate the industry's serious commitment to the safety and well being of propane consumers. The new materials are the first in a series of new consumer safety education tools from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), since they purchased the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), GAS Check and other safety products from the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) in 2002. Read more»

House, Senate still at odds over policy Posted on 01 Aug 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

Conferees are trying to iron out differences in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 passed by each House. Read more»

Bug off! Posted on 01 Aug 2005 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane-powered devices now more affordable for homeowners. Read more»