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Ode to the consumate safety leader Posted on 01 Oct 2002 in the News categories.

The propane industry lost a true safety leader last month with the passing of Norman L. Bushey. Read more»

Come together Posted on 01 Oct 2002 in the Current Issue categories.

Even with the major national firms slowing the pace of acquisitions, propane dealers nationwide can expect continuing consolidation as independent marketers struggle to remain financially competitive. Read more»

Whether or not you choose to sell Posted on 01 Oct 2002 in the Current Issue categories.

Hundreds of you own and run retail propane operations of all sizesand complexities across the country. I applaud your fortitude, your self-reliance,your focus on customer service and your fierce independence. Read more»

Northeast no-show Posted on 01 Oct 2002 in the Current Issue & Events categories.

Don’t bother marking the Northeast Convention & Trade Showon your 2003 calendar. There won’t be one. Read more»

Hard times, hot bargains Posted on 01 Sep 2002 in the Current Issue categories.

For sale, cheap: Nation’s sixth largest propane retailer. Publicly owned partnership with plummeting sales, empty stock value and crushing debt load. Hoping to get offer before filing for bankruptcy protection. Call day or night. Read more»

The practice of safety is just that Posted on 01 Sep 2002 in the Current Issue categories.

Many times managers view the issue of safety through rose-coloredglasses. What we can’t see often looks pretty good, in a compromising sortof way. Read more»

In demand Posted on 01 Sep 2002 in the Current Issue categories.

Are you a proactive propane marketer or just another order taker? The difference can mean solutions to winter supply bottlenecks that leave your panicky customers clamoring for unavailable product. Read more»

Is your insurance dead on arrival? Posted on 01 Sep 2002 in the Current Issue categories.

Please don’t read this month’s comments as a slam against insuranceagents. If you do, you have missed the point. Read more»

Ready for prime time Posted on 01 Sep 2002 in the Current Issue categories.

Propane retailers dutifully monitoring the nation's product reserves this summer breathed a collective sigh of relief when the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a stock build of 65 million barrels last month. Read more»

Feds ponder new hazmat trucking regs Posted on 01 Sep 2002 in the News categories.

The federal engine is being tuned up to take its first ride towardfurther regulation of hazmat trucking. Read more»