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Hall of fame induction a celebration of industry’s rich history

February 20, 2014 - By

LP Gas will honor its third class of hall of fame inductees during a black-tie dinner April 11 at The... read more

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Oceanic quirk blamed for record-low temps in January

February 4, 2014 - By

January is finally gone, and many propane retailers in the eastern United States are hoping February offers an opportunity to... read more

The best ideas come away from the office

January 24, 2014 - By and

Where were you the last time you had a great idea? Chances are it occurred when you were on vacation,... read more

Overcoming propane shortage: Q&A with Texas association head

January 21, 2014 - By

Challenging. Untimely. Unprecedented. There are a number of adjectives that can be used to describe the current propane shortage and... read more

Retailers coping with challenges of record-low temperatures

January 8, 2014 - By

A later-than-usual crop drying season. Significant supply delays at propane terminals. And then a sudden polar vortex and its dangerously... read more

Propane bobtail project officials: Don’t give up

December 11, 2013 - By

It’s been almost a year since full production of the Freightliner S2G commercial propane chassis with an 8-liter engine was... read more

Identify company’s core values, share them with employees

November 21, 2013 - By

It is important that you let your people know what your core values are. If you aren’t sure what they are, meet with your team and write them down. read more

A landscape contractor’s view on propane mowers

November 5, 2013 - By

Schill Grounds Management's Jerry Schill Jr. made a major investment this year in his mowers, converting about 40 percent of his 80-mower fleet to propane. read more

The power of benchmarking

October 29, 2013 - By

A farmer walked into the henhouse one morning with an ostrich egg in his hand and said, “Look girls, this... read more

Crop drying at a standstill in Upper Midwest

October 25, 2013 - By

Commercial truck drivers delivering propane in Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota were given hours-of-service exemptions so they can meet crop-drying needs. read more