Former propane industry leader shoulders load for forklift association

October 1, 2013 By Brian Richesson

Brian Feehan’s propane industry past spans about 15 years, as he held key market development roles with the…

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Propane use on rise in local beer, wine and spirits industry

October 1, 2013 By Tom Jaenicke

The local beer, wine and spirits industry is a good example of a somewhat hidden, but growing, private and commercial market for propane sales.

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Maine retailer’s rapid transformation puts it back on the map

September 23, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

The reputation of Midnight Energy, a 12-year-old propane and heating oil company in Newcastle, Maine, had crumbled. Find out how it it got back on the map.

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Propane a wanted commodity in petrochemical sector

September 10, 2013 By Brian Richesson

The growth in the petrochemical and export markets represents a great source of propane demand at a time when U.S. consumer propane use has fallen.

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Monitoring has a whole new meaning in the propane industry

September 10, 2013 By Vinny Mullineaux

Monitoring falls into two broad categories, namely: monitoring actual usage data from remote tank monitors and monitoring of product delivery data

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Marketers urged to cultivate several propane supply options prior to winter’s arrival

September 3, 2013 By James Guyette

Propane retailers are being advised to line up several product sources going into the winter heating season.

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Take control of your messages to improve perceptions of propane

September 3, 2013 By Brian Richesson

Propane and popular culture haven’t exactly had a smooth marriage.

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Fire pits, fireplaces and grills heating up ‘the new backyard’

August 13, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

Modern Gas customers are shopping for lifestyle products to make their homes more visually appealing and comfortable.

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Deferred-payment system elevates attraction of propane startup

August 9, 2013 By Kevin Yanik

Jim Deiter Jr. looked into expanding his fuel oil delivery business into propane about 10 years ago, but he ventured into security systems at that time instead.

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New propane products, old standbys offer new opportunities for marketers

August 9, 2013 By Tom Jaenicke

Many of your long-term customers are well aware of what a stormproof home meant for them from the standpoint of security, comfort and reliability.

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