Propane school bus photo courtesy of Roush CleanTech

Propane autogas school bus going strong at 250,000 miles

May 30, 2023 By Brian Richesson

A 2011 Micro Bird propane school bus, operated by Crosby-Ironton Transportation in Minnesota, has reached 250,000 miles on a Roush CleanTech fuel system.

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From left, Chelsea Uphaus, Bridget Kidd, Jessica Johnson and Freddie Ridler, with Peini Spinazzola on a video call – all driving forces behind the Women in Propane’s podcast – during this year’s Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Podcasting in propane: 4 questions to ask before starting a podcast

May 29, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Wondering whether to start a podcast for your propane business? Here are four questions to ask before beginning.

This article is tagged with digital media, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Rural Computer Consultants (RCC), technology, the digital space, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: May 2023

May 26, 2023 By LP Gas

Find images of propane industry professionals at the National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo.

This article is tagged with Anova, Cetane Associates, faces & places, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), One-Tank, Palmer Gas & Oil, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Tennessee, Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LPG Spotlight: Stuck Enterprises

May 23, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Pennsylvania propane retailer Stuck Enterprises overcomes a destructive fire by using cloud-based services for its operations.

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Digital platforms can evaluate technician performance. (Photo: ipuwadol/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Streamline cathodic protection testing, documentation

May 22, 2023 By Brent Cammett

NFPA 58 requires routine cathodic testing for underground propane tanks from 2011 and newer.

This article is tagged with NFPA 58, P3 Propane Safety, safety signals and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Steve and Carla Ahrens and family. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Photo parade of LP Gas Hall of Fame 2023 ceremony

May 19, 2023 By LP Gas

See a variety of images from the 2023 LP Gas Hall of Fame ceremony, including cocktail hour, induction speeches and propane industry members.

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The Benchmarking Council is adding a cylinder exchange group in the fall to help boost membership. (Photo courtesy of Eric Sears)

Learning to grow together: Success stories from the Benchmarking Council

May 18, 2023 By Jennifer Webb

The National Propane Gas Association’s Benchmarking Council helps members gain insight into best practices for operating a propane company.

This article is tagged with Benchmarking Council, Boehlke Bottled Gas, Connecticut, Koppy's Propane, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Energy Distribution Partners acquired Campora Propane of Stockton, California, in 2020. Over the past 12 months, the company completed four acquisitions in four different states. (Photo courtesy of Campora Propane)

2022-23 merger and acquisition activity

May 16, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Here’s a look at the merger and acquisition activity LP Gas tracked during the past 12 months for the retail propane industry.

This article is tagged with Mergers and Acquisitions, Rural Computer Consultants (RCC) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo courtesy of Campora Propane; MarioGuti/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images; Zoom-Zoom/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Propane company buyers on business relationships, acquisitions process

May 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry companies that grow in part through acquisitions vary their approach to connecting with propane retailers.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, EDP, Ferrellgas, Mergers and Acquisitions, Paraco Gas, propane retailers, Star Group, Superior Plus Corp. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Jeff Vandemark, co-owner of IPS, meets with retailers at the LP Gas Growth Summit. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane marketer boosts dispenser business with help from summit partner

May 12, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

An autogas partnership between Co-Alliance Cooperative and IPS formed after they built a relationship at the LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with autogas, Co-Alliance, Indiana, Industrial Propane Service (IPS), LP Gas Growth Summit, Michigan, Mike Hayden, Summit Success Stories and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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