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Composite cylinders are on the verge of breaking into the U.S. market, but the propane industry isn't exactly steeling itself for the impact. The cylinders offer a host of advantages over the traditional steel - including a lighter weight, translucent material and a potentially more attractive and ergonomic design - but they are perceived, for now, by many industry leaders as a niche item that will appeal to a small segment of consumers. Read more»
You may lack family members willing to line-up in a succession plan. Or perhaps you've had your fill of coping with rocketing insurance costs, government regulations and endless days topped off by late-night telephone calls from empty customers. Read more»
The Office of Pipeline Safety has not yet developed a policy that defines its new, more aggressive enforcement strategy or describes how it will contribute to the achievement of its performance goals. Read more»
Customers routinely expect their propane tanks to have an attractive finish and be functionally up-to-date. Yet setting new tanks can be most unsettling as surging raw material costs amid a red-hot worldwide steel market are pumping up the prices you pay for storage vessels of all sizes. Read more»
The passing of Labor Day signals the end of summer and the time to beef up your work force for the rigors of another busy winter heating season. You post your trusty "Now Hiring" or "Drivers Wanted" sign outside for passing traffic to see, and maybe drop a few bucks to run a classified ad in the local newspaper. It's a simple routine that has worked for years. Read more»
Unseasonal weather and growing residential demand will again be key factors in the upcoming winter supply season, but record crude oil prices this summer also should be factored into this year's equation. Read more»
There's nothing un-American about wanting to make more money. How you do it could be an issue in these times of corrupt executives, but the desire is American. Why you want to do it is not an issue; maybe it's to get rich or support a favorite charity. Read more»
Without considerable advances in alternative fuel and vehicle technology . . . it is unlikely that any fuel will replace petroleum-based fuels in the near future. Read more»
There is uneasiness in the voices of many long-time propane industry distributors these days when they discuss their role as the link between equipment manufacturers and propane retailers. Read more»
Fighting off a series of double bogeys, defending champ and AmeriGas Propane sales rep Dennis Kendall of Cincinnati fought from behind to win his fourth Propane Golfers Association title at The Westin Innisbrook Resort in June with a six-over-par score of 222. Read more»
