Otodata acquires Dunraven Systems’ Delta software platform

May 14, 2025 By Chris Markham

Otodata has acquired Dunraven Systems’ Delta software platform.

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RCC leadership: Brian, front and center, with Kevin and Susie Kuznia and, back from left, Abby Thurston, Holly Garberich, Kyle Sheehan and Jessica Sheehan-Balderston. (Photos courtesy of Brian Sheehan)

RCC founder prepares to hand leadership reins to next generation

May 14, 2025 By Jennifer Webb

Brian Sheehan helped to computerize his dad’s propane business before building a software and support model for the entire industry.

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What separates companies that are succeeding in recruitment from ones that aren’t?

May 14, 2025 By LP Gas

The LPG Editorial Advisory Board shares its advice for recruiting new employees.

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Learning from the 25 biggest propane acquisitions in 25 years

May 13, 2025 By Brian Richesson

What we learned from the 25 biggest mergers and acquisitions of the past 25 years.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, B&A Energy Partners, Blossman Gas, Brian Richesson, Cetane Associates, Ferrellgas, May 2025, Mergers and Acquisitions, Opening Delivery, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine

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25 deals that changed the propane industry

May 12, 2025 By Brian Richesson

With input from leaders in the M&A space, LP Gas has created a chronological list of the 25 most impactful deals of the past 25 years.

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2024-25 merger and acquisition activity

May 9, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Check out this list of mergers and acquisitions in the propane industry that LP Gas has tracked over the past 12 months.

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Superior Fuel Co. acquires Kotaco Fuels’ Park Rapids, Minnesota, division

May 8, 2025 By Chris Markham

With the acquisition of Kotaco Fuels’ Park Rapids, Minnesota, division, Superior Fuel Co. expands its regional footprint.

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Alliance Energy Services acquires 18 terminals from NGL Energy Partners

May 5, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Alliance Energy Services, a provider of propane supply and logistics solutions, acquired 18 propane terminals from NGL Energy Partners.

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Growth Summit gives retailer, tank manufacturer chance to finalize partnership

May 3, 2025 By Bob Sandrick

Van Buren, COO of Pico Propane and Fuels, and Kenney, CEO of Metsa Tanks Inc., had time to finalize a business partnership at the 2023 LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with April 2025, LP Gas Growth Summit, Metsa, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), pico, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Summit Success Stories, Tom Van Buren and posted in From the Magazine, Current Issue

Propane Personality: Luke Fitzpatrick

May 2, 2025 By Brian Richesson

Luke Fitzpatrick is the president and CEO of the Missouri Propane Gas Association and the Missouri Propane Education & Research Council.

This article is tagged with April 2025, MFA Oil, Missouri Propane Education & Research Council (MOPERC), Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA), Propane Personality and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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