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.

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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.

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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

The ultrasonic meter measurement does not include mechanical or moving parts. (Image courtesy of Cavagna North America)

How meters measure gas

May 9, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner outlines what you need to know about gas meters, including the latest developments in measurement technology.

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Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the South

May 8, 2023 By Brian Richesson

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

This article is tagged with Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Energy Transfer, Enterprise Products Partners, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Mont Belvieu, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Permian Basin, Phillips 66, South Carolina, Southeast Propane Alliance, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Targa Resources, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Metsa’s plans for facility expansion aim to improve throughput and product quality. (Photo courtesy of Metsa Tanks)

Metsa Tanks reveals long-term investment package

May 5, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Manufacturer Metsa Tanks will install new facilities, upgrade machinery and create 200 jobs as part of an investment package by its board of directors.

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