Industry leaders share how to get the most from trade shows

March 12, 2026 By LP Gas

Propane industry leaders share their tips for maximizing the trade show experience.

This article is tagged with ATomiK Creative Solutions, Christensen Inc., Christina Armentano, Conger LP Gas, Dan Richardson, Dennis Halverson, Ferrellgas, Jessica Johnson, Leslie Anderson, March 2026, Michelle Bimson-Maggi, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Paraco Gas, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), tom jaenicke and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

OPW employee Tina Desjardins named 2026 STEP Ahead Awards honoree

March 10, 2026 By Sydney Fischer

Desjardins is recognized for her leadership in advancing manufacturing operations at BASE Engineering’s Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, facility.

This article is tagged with base engineering, OPW, people news and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Rising Leader Rewind: Brian Buschur

March 9, 2026 By Brian Richesson

We caught up with 2017 LP Gas Rising Leader recipient Brian Buschur, now president of McMahan’s Bottle Gas.

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Rising Leader Rewind: Emily Willis

March 9, 2026 By Sydney Fischer

We caught up with 2017 LP Gas Rising Leader recipient Emily Willis, now vice president of marketing for Blossman Gas.

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American Standard Manufacturing founder: A cylinder exchange innovator

March 9, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Coleman W. Vickary, the founder of American Standard Manufacturing, died March 2 at the age of 79.

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2026 LP Gas Rising Leader: Brookes Townsend

March 9, 2026 By LP Gas

Learn more about Brookes Townsend, a 2026 LP Gas Rising Leader and president of Townsend Energy in Danvers, Massachusetts.

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How the propane industry reflects the realities of life

March 8, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Editor-in-Chief Brian Richesson shares how LP Gas magazine has always been about the propane industry.

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Photo of driver Brent Harvey, courtesy of Keystone Cooperative

13 states allow under-21 hazmat drivers for intrastate commerce

March 6, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Indiana is one of 13 states that allow truck drivers to get their HME at 18 instead of 21 for intrastate commerce.

This article is tagged with hazmat, Illinois, Indiana, Indiana Propane Gas Association, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, NPGA, Ohio, Supply Points, truck drivers, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming and posted in News, Current Issue, From the Magazine

2026 LP Gas Rising Leader: Johnny Thomas

March 6, 2026 By LP Gas

Learn more about Johnny Thomas, a 2026 LP Gas Rising Leader and regional energy manager at Energy Partners Propane in Missoula, Montana.

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Propane Personality: Kim Godlewski

March 5, 2026 By Brian Richesson

Learn more about IPS and IPS Equipment co-owner, Kim Godlewski.

This article is tagged with February 2026, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), Michigan, Michigan Propane Gas Association (MPGA), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), propane industry, Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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