Creating a marketing brand for your image

June 1, 2018 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke, the vice president of propane marketing services for Warm Thoughts Communications, explains the importance of a strong brand and company image.

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Compliance is important, but it doesn’t ensure safety

May 30, 2018 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner, the owner of C3H8 Consulting LLC, explains why being compliant doesn’t always mean being safe.

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Using technology can boost heating-season efficiencies

May 28, 2018 By Allison Kral

Allison Barwacz, senior digital media content producer for LP Gas magazine, explores the technology retailers can add to improve company efficiency.

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High on safety: How marijuana legalization is affecting propane retailers

May 23, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Marijuana legalization presents propane retailers with additional safety, legal and employee hiring challenges.

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Propane’s role in the forklift comeback

May 23, 2018 By Brian Richesson

Brian Richesson, editor in chief of LP Gas, provides insight on how propane can make an impact in the re-energized forklift market.

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Volunteers help produce propane industry safety materials

May 21, 2018 By Bruce Montroy

Today, over 40 volunteers work on National Propane Gas Association and Propane Education & Research Council safety and training programs and certifications.

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A Propane Personality: Suburban Propane’s Michael Stivala

May 18, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Get a rundown on Michael Stivala’s career in the propane industry.

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DCC’s draw to the US propane market

May 17, 2018 By Brian Richesson

DCC’s initial push into the U.S. propane market represents a “logical business evolution” for the major European player, says a company official overseeing U.S. operations.

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