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Todd Shreve of Superior Plus Propane uses a Pipehorn locator to sweep and identify all lines prior to excavation. Photo by Noel Haro/Superior Plus Propane

Detect underground lines; dig safely

January 11, 2021 By Matt Monroe

Operators say the biggest benefit of finding and verifying underground lines with locating equipment is increased safety.

This article is tagged with Blossman Gas, Maine, Matt Monroe, Peter Dawson, Pipehorn and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Aerospace company Orbex is turning to renewable propane to power space rockets. Photo courtesy of Orbex

Technology developments come to fruition for the propane industry

January 8, 2021 By Carly McFadden

In an industry largely recognized as down-to-earth and traditional, there has been no shortage of innovation and cutting-edge technology developments.

This article is tagged with Armistead Mauck, cybersecurity, Gokul Vishwanathan, hydronic heating, Marine fuel, Marty Kirshner, Nikos Xydas, Orbex, Technology, World LPG Association and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

A successful brand strategy can help increase revenue

December 31, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Branding in the propane business is often overlooked, but research shows that the consistent presentation of a brand can increase revenue by 23 percent.

This article is tagged with brand strategy, branding, marketing mix, propane, propane industry, propane retailers, rebranding, social media, tom jaenicke and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Livestreaming can be used to ensure a socially distanced scene exam. Photo by Sean Crawley/Safety Engineering Labs

Reevaluate your business practices to find solutions

December 30, 2020 By John McCoy

We can learn from the very difficult and unique experience of the novel coronavirus pandemic and still find a way to get the job done, says John McCoy.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, COVID-19 coronavirus, John McCoy, Legal Brief and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: December 2020

December 28, 2020 By LP Gas

In December’s Faces & Places, find images of propane industry members being celebrated for their accomplishments and good deeds.

This article is tagged with Blue Ridge Energy, dead river co., faces & places, Gas Equipment Co., Jason Trotter, Nandini Sankara, Russ Ridings, Suburban Propane Partners and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Implement a welcome program for new homeowners

December 24, 2020 By Cathy Pedrayes

June 2020 U.S. home sales increased by record numbers. For propane retailers, the jump means many new customers have entered your service area.

This article is tagged with Cathy Pedrayes, home sales, homeowners, propane, propane industry, propane retailers, residential propane, Warm Thoughts, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

LPG Spotlight: Kamps Propane

December 23, 2020 By Carly McFadden

California retailer Kamps Propane holds innovation and tradition in tension by offering renewable propane while staying true to the heart of the industry.

This article is tagged with California retailer, Kamps Propane, LPG Spotlight, propane, propane retailer, renewable LPG, renewable propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane industry offers renewable LPG amid climate concerns

December 17, 2020 By Carly McFadden

The propane industry can play a key role in lowering the world’s CO2 emissions by offering renewable propane, which is already available today.

This article is tagged with bioLPG, Dimethyl ether, DME, low emissions, Oberon Fuels, propane, propane industry, renewable LPG, renewable propane, suburban propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Five reasons 2020 was ‘worth it’ for the propane industry

December 17, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Before we flip the 2020 calendar once and for all, let’s take a few minutes to recognize some of the propane industry’s notable takeaways from this year.

This article is tagged with Cummins, Department of Energy, DME, national propane gas association, NPGA, Oberon Fuels, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council, propane technology, renewable propane, SHV Energy, Steve Kaminski, suburban propane, U-Haul and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Manchester Tank celebrated the opening of a new facility in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Photo courtesy of Beth Jones McCubbin Photography

Faces & Places: November 2020

December 16, 2020 By LP Gas

In November’s Faces & Places, find images of propane industry members giving back to their communities and opening new operations.

This article is tagged with cargas, faces & places, Manchester Tank & Equipment, Mike Dodd, Peter Samuelson, Propane Ninja, suburban propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine