Heating up furnace sales for propane retailers

September 9, 2019 By James Guyette

A heating systems study quantifies propane’s superior furnace performance and helps retailers tailor solutions to customers’ needs.

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Of the 11 wooden-structured hotels in the United States with over 200 rooms, the Grand Hotel is the only one under private ownership. Photo: iStock.com/ehrlif

Building a long-lasting propane business

September 4, 2019 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke relates a few lessons the propane industry can learn about longevity from Mackinac Island’s historic Grand Hotel.

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It's time to take your fillings digital. Photo: Rawpixel/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Refresh your online presence

August 30, 2019 By Christopher Caywood

Websites age quickly in the digital age, so giving your propane operation’s online presence a face-lift is a crucial step.

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Flooding on the farm poses crop drying challenges

August 26, 2019 By James Guyette

Epic rain levels and late planting in the Midwest raise concerns over autumn’s crop drying demand as the farming season nears a close.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Arkansas, crop drying, Georgia, Georgia Gas Distributors, propane distributors, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Laney leading a presentation for Oklahoma propane marketers. Photo courtesy of Paula Laney

Propane Personality: Safety, training professional Paula Laney

August 23, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Check out a conversation with Paula Laney, the director of safety, education and training for the Oklahoma LP Gas Research marketing and safety commission.

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When a propane business is acquired, “goodwill” assets account for a significant share of the purchase price. Photo: iStock.com/RapidEye;

Building goodwill is valuable to propane retailers

August 22, 2019 By Randy Doyle

Strong relationships between customers and manufacturers is one of the most valuable assets to a propane retail operation.

This article is tagged with NPGA, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Randy Doyle, Real Talk with Randy and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Events

LPG Spotlight: FS Propane

August 21, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Propane retailer unites its employees in one place for a unique educational event aimed to better prepare for the future.

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Farmers, propane professionals find common ground

August 19, 2019 By James Guyette

Farming roots provide a fertile foundation for becoming a successful propane marketer; similarities abound between the industries.

This article is tagged with Global Gas, Kansas, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Propane Marketers Association of Kansas, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Faces & Places: July 2019

August 16, 2019 By LP Gas

Snapshots from the around the propane industry including a look at Otodata celebrating LPG day, PMAK members at Propane Days and more

This article is tagged with faces & places, Kansas, Michael Stivala, Midwest, Ohio, Ohio Propane Gas Association (OPGA), Otodata, Propane Days, Propane Marketers Association of Kansas, state association, Suburban Propane, World LPG Association (WLPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Moving forward with truck safety

August 13, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

New bobtail designs mitigate back up risks and enhance all-around bobtail safety.

This article is tagged with Blueline bobtail, Jason Soulon, John Hawkins, safety, truck supplement, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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