Newsletters still work hard for propane operations

July 6, 2023 By Tom Jaenicke

Customer newsletters are still the most effective tool for propane retailers to reach their customers directly with no overlap or shortfall in distribution.

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Flanged internal valve in the closed position. (Image courtesy of Cavagna Group)

How internal valves support safe bobtail deliveries

July 5, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner, product safety manager at Cavagna North America, discusses the operation and safety of internal valves on propane bobtails.

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Showcase site visits from elected officials

July 3, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Hosting a congressional site visit is an effective way to promote your propane business and the industry. Be sure to take good notes.

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Faces & Places: June 2023

June 30, 2023 By LP Gas

Find images of propane industry professionals at the 2023 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and LP Gas Hall of Fame.

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Organize technology to do your due diligence

June 29, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood discusses what buyers and sellers should know about technology during a transaction in his monthly column.

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Propane marketer uncovers trucking solutions at LP Gas Growth Summit

June 27, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

Westmor Industries landed a new customer last year thanks to teamwork, perseverance, timing and its decision to attend its first LP Gas Growth Summit.

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Relationships are the key to success in logistics, Branchi says. Photo courtesy of Driven Creative Supply Co.

Propane Personality: Angela Branchi

June 26, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Angela Branchi, senior vice president of strategic growth and business development at Grammer Logistics, has worked in logistics for more than 35 years.

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The 60,000-gallon bulk tank has improved the efficiency and reliability of propane deliveries. Photo courtesy of Red Cap Propane Ltd.

LPG Spotlight: Red Cap Propane

June 23, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Red Cap Propane of Stratford, Ontario, Canada sees the benefits of burying a 60,000-gallon propane tank for supply and delivery efficiency.

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What to look for when buying a propane company

June 22, 2023 By Marty Kirshner and Joe Ciccarello

If you are a propane company in acquisition mode, there are several key factors to consider when assessing a potential target company.

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Taxes and the shift to lower sulfur diesel influence prices in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Diesel settles: Prices moderate as panic buying eases

June 20, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

The global nature of diesel has led to its elevated pricing in the U.S., despite the nation’s export of roughly 1 million barrels of the distillate every day.

This article is tagged with autogas, bobtail drivers, Cummins, diesel, drivers, emissions, Environmental Protection Agency, Europe, fossil fuels, medium-duty trucks, Phillips 66, truck drivers, trucks, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Ukraine and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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