Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

Propane industry still strong through past winter heating season

May 13, 2019 By James Guyette

Supply lines hold steady and customers stay cozy during the 2019 winter, which brought challenging weather extremes to retailers.

This article is tagged with Greg Noll, heating season, Kansas, Kentucky, Leslie Anderson, New England, Northeast, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), propane marketers, Propane Marketers Association of Kansas, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

ave you completed an audit of your safety documentation over the last 12 months? Photo: iStock.com/YinYang

What safety documents are in your filing cabinet?

May 7, 2019 By Jerry Schimmel

Having proper safety documentation is critical to protect your propane company, your customers and your employees.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Jerry Schimmel, NFPA 58, P3 Propane Safety, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

8.2 billion gallons of propane were sold in the United States during the warm 2017. Photo by Joe McCarthy

ICF report makes retailers wary of warmer weather

May 3, 2019 By Brian Richesson

More mild weather conditions in 2017 hamper propane gallon sales, according to the Annual Retail Propane Sales Report conducted by ICF.

This article is tagged with Eric Kuhle, ICF, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane Personality: EDP’s Tom Knauff

April 30, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A conversation with the CEO and founder of Energy Distribution Partners

This article is tagged with EDP, Ferrellgas, Liberty Propane, propane distributors, Propane Personality, Tom Knauff and posted in Current Issue

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) held the National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in January in San Antonio. LP Gas attended the event and captured this photo of PERC’s Elena Scott, left, Stuart Flatow and Courtney Gendron. Soon after the event, Flatow announced he was stepping down as the vice president of safety and training. Photo by Joelle Harms

Stuart Flatow is stepping down, saying goodbye to PERC

April 23, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow provides his thoughts on 18 years of managing the Propane Education & Research Council’s safety and training mission.

This article is tagged with David Lugar, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Stuart Flatow and posted in Current Issue, Featured

An online review software solution helps monitor your online reputation. Photo: iStock.com/nicoelnino

Getting the most from online reviews

April 22, 2019 By Joe Dysart

New tools and technologies, like online review management software, are available to help safeguard the reputations of propane retailers.

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Maker’s Mark is a top-shelf purveyor of fine Kentucky bourbon sold in a distinctive squarish bottle hand-sealed in bright red wax. Photo courtesy of Maker’s Mark.

Maker’s Mark better with age and autogas

April 19, 2019 By James Guyette

Propane autogas fuels popular tour buses at the Kentucky bourbon distillery, providing environmental benefits for the grounds.

This article is tagged with autogas, Kentucky and posted in Current Issue, Featured

NPGA affinity programs benefit propane retailers

April 16, 2019 By Christine Hutcherson

Christine Hutcherson, director of Member Services for the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), outlines NPGA’s current affinity program providers.

This article is tagged with National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, P3 Propane Safety and posted in Current Issue, News

Employee around water cooler stock: Spend some casual time around the water cooler, strike up a personal conversation. Photo iStock.com/Wavebreakmedia

Working with the new boss at your operation

April 15, 2019 By Cathy Wallace

When a longtime employee at a family-owned business is promoted to a management position, it can be a challenge for other employees who now have a new boss.

This article is tagged with Cathy Wallace, HR Solutions, San Isabel Services Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

American Cylinder Exchange holds 11 locations with nearly 120 employees in 13 states. Photo courtesy of AXC

LPG Spotlight: American Cylinder Exchange

April 9, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A culture focused on customer service and people drives growth for multi-state cylinder exchange operation.

This article is tagged with LPG Spotlight, Mike Gioffre, Paraco Gas and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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