Propane Energy Pod targets five key in-home applications
May 3, 2011 By Tom Jaenicke
PERC is leading an effort to reverse this erosion of propane as the primary energy source inside the home.
Read More Marketers must recognize, react to a decade of dwindling gallon sales
May 3, 2011 By LP Gas
Conversations with industry executives indicate the 99-year-old propane industry is facing profound changes that threaten the long-term viability of the market. Most agree that solving those challenges will inevitably change the way marketers run their business.
Read More Buy-sell agreements smooth family business transitions
May 3, 2011 By LP Gas
Most family business owners expect their thriving enterprises to transfer to the younger generation with minimal fuss and bother. Reality, though, can be far different. Absent a carefully designed plan, misunderstandings and disputes can turn any business transition into a costly train wreck.
Read More Lawn and landscape companies turning to propane and not looking back
May 3, 2011 By Brian Richesson
Landscape companies are discovering that propane can power their equipment just as well – or better – as their gasoline counterparts, and some companies have been able to prove the notable advantages propane equipment, through OEMs or aftermarket conversions, has provided to their bottom line.
Read More Industry insiders tell us what to expect from acquisitions
May 2, 2011 By Brian Richesson
A lot of factors inside the propane industry can make an owner think he should get out – and get out quickly. But those who work with propane industry acquisitions stress patience and sound decision making, especially when your own stress can become a heavy burden.
Read More Don’t let distractions hinder training plans
April 11, 2011 By LP Gas
Sometimes the workflow can become a blur and we lose sight of important priorities.
Read More Pitfalls of fleet expenses
March 10, 2011 By LP Gas
With a few key tools, which collectively make up what is known as a fleet management kit, businesses can be protected against wasted time and money, costly repairs that could have been prevented, and one of the biggest wildcards in operating a fleet of vehicles – the cost of fuel.
Read More Herring Gas’ relationship with cycling team grows hobby, name recognition
March 10, 2011 By Brian Richesson
For the past 24 years, the Mississippi-based propane retailer has sponsored the Herring Gas cycling team, an assembly of high-profile amateur riders who compete heavily in the South as well as internationally.
Read More Customer gas line maintenance not a standard supplier obligation
March 10, 2011 By LP Gas
Recent explosions from leaking gas lines in California and elsewhere have triggered a focus on the maintenance of gas transmission systems in general.
Read More Congress must show courage, address long-term financial stability
March 10, 2011 By Lisa Bontempo
Our funding and budgeting process focuses Congress on the short term, but our government’s long-term budget outlook is more important.
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