Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

Propane industry still strong through past winter heating season

May 13, 2019 By James Guyette

Supply lines hold steady and customers stay cozy during the 2019 winter, which brought challenging weather extremes to retailers.

This article is tagged with Greg Noll, heating season, Kansas, Kentucky, Leslie Anderson, New England, Northeast, Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE), propane marketers, Propane Marketers Association of Kansas, state association and posted in Current Issue, Featured

ave you completed an audit of your safety documentation over the last 12 months? Photo: iStock.com/YinYang

What safety documents are in your filing cabinet?

May 7, 2019 By Jerry Schimmel

Having proper safety documentation is critical to protect your propane company, your customers and your employees.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Jerry Schimmel, NFPA 58, P3 Propane Safety, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

8.2 billion gallons of propane were sold in the United States during the warm 2017. Photo by Joe McCarthy

ICF report makes retailers wary of warmer weather

May 3, 2019 By Brian Richesson

More mild weather conditions in 2017 hamper propane gallon sales, according to the Annual Retail Propane Sales Report conducted by ICF.

This article is tagged with Eric Kuhle, ICF, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), weather and posted in Current Issue, Featured

“Your website is one of the key tools to market your company and educate consumers.” Photo by Allison Barwacz

Using your website as a marketing tool to help grow gallons

April 25, 2019 By Allison Kral

Because people spend so much time on mobile platforms, it’s critical that your company implements a digital marketing strategy to connect to your customers.

This article is tagged with marketing, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Featured

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) held the National Safety & Trainer’s Conference in January in San Antonio. LP Gas attended the event and captured this photo of PERC’s Elena Scott, left, Stuart Flatow and Courtney Gendron. Soon after the event, Flatow announced he was stepping down as the vice president of safety and training. Photo by Joelle Harms

Stuart Flatow is stepping down, saying goodbye to PERC

April 23, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow provides his thoughts on 18 years of managing the Propane Education & Research Council’s safety and training mission.

This article is tagged with David Lugar, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Stuart Flatow and posted in Current Issue, Featured

An online review software solution helps monitor your online reputation. Photo: iStock.com/nicoelnino

Getting the most from online reviews

April 22, 2019 By Joe Dysart

New tools and technologies, like online review management software, are available to help safeguard the reputations of propane retailers.

This is posted in Current Issue, Featured

Maker’s Mark is a top-shelf purveyor of fine Kentucky bourbon sold in a distinctive squarish bottle hand-sealed in bright red wax. Photo courtesy of Maker’s Mark.

Maker’s Mark better with age and autogas

April 19, 2019 By James Guyette

Propane autogas fuels popular tour buses at the Kentucky bourbon distillery, providing environmental benefits for the grounds.

This article is tagged with autogas, Kentucky and posted in Current Issue, Featured

The NPGA's 2019 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo returns to Atlanta on April 13-15. More than 200 exhibitors are expected at the Georgia World Congress Center. Photo: iStock.com/sean pavone

Live from the 2019 Propane Expo

April 15, 2019 By LP Gas

The LP Gas staff is reporting live from the National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Atlanta, April 13-15.

This article is tagged with Atlanta, Hanbay, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and posted in Featured, News

Employee around water cooler stock: Spend some casual time around the water cooler, strike up a personal conversation. Photo iStock.com/Wavebreakmedia

Working with the new boss at your operation

April 15, 2019 By Cathy Wallace

When a longtime employee at a family-owned business is promoted to a management position, it can be a challenge for other employees who now have a new boss.

This article is tagged with Cathy Wallace, HR Solutions, San Isabel Services Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

From left, Ramon González Sr., Ray Murray III, Jeri Mahre and Lajan Lugar. Photo by Joe McCarthy

LP Gas Hall of Fame adds four more to its illustrious ranks

April 12, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

David Lugar, Ray Murray III, Bill Mahre and Ramon González Sr. represent the eighth class to be inducted into the LP Gas Hall of Fame.

This article is tagged with Bill Mahre, David Lugar, LP Gas Hall of Fame, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI) and posted in Featured, Hall of Fame, News

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