Faces & Places: November 2023

November 24, 2023 By LP Gas

Find photos of propane industry members from recent events including the LP Gas Growth Summit, the Pros4Care Golf Tournament and the 15th Cargas Energy Summit.

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In the Know: Propane tank supply stabilizes

November 21, 2023 By Obie Dixon

Propane Resources’ Obie Dixon discusses the current state of the propane tank market, following its disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Propane Personality: Chris DeFilippo

November 20, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Meet Chris DeFilippo, vice president of corporate development and marketing at Superior Plus Propane and chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council.

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Tom Clark, executive director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association, center, will assume leadership of the Colorado and New Mexico associations at the end of the year. (Photo courtesy of Tom Clark)

Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the West

November 17, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at propane in the West.

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The “Thompson girls” in 2023: From left, Sheila Culver, Carmen Finley, Teresa Dorroh, Laura Croft and Melissa Pressley. (Photo courtesy of Teresa Dorroh)

How the ‘Thompson girls’ made a name for themselves selling propane tanks

November 14, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The Thompson girls relied on one another, their product and, along the way, the insight of industry leaders.

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Propane professionals must “watch out for No. 1” to stay safe when filling cylinders. (Photo courtesy of NCDA & CS)

Stay safe when installing, filling propane containers

November 13, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Management’s support is key to employees accepting and implementing self safety when installing or filling propane containers.

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A photo review process is key to resolving container compliance issues. (Photo: eyecrave productions/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Document propane container installations

November 10, 2023 By Shawn Litchfield

By detailing what photos your field team should take, you’ll ensure that your business is meeting NFPA 58 requirements for propane container installations.

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KYPERC runs ‘aggressive’ campaign in 25th anniversary year

November 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A public relations campaign orchestrated by the Kentucky Propane Education & Research Council is working to keep propane in the state’s energy conversation.