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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.

This article is tagged with cavagna, Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, Chemical Safety Board, Randy Warner, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

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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.

This article is tagged with Metsa, Mexico, propane tanks and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Propane Personality: Dan Richardson

May 2, 2023 By Chris Lewis

Dan Richardson, president and CEO of Conger LP Gas, discusses his leadership involvement, customer service and hobbies outside of work.

This article is tagged with Conger LP Gas, Georgia, Propane Personality, Southeast Propane Alliance and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

LPG Spotlight: Star Gas Products

May 1, 2023 By Chris Lewis

The evolution of Star Gas Products, a New York-based propane retailer, has decades-long link to tank refurbishing company.

This article is tagged with LP Cylinder Service, LPG Spotlight, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), New York, propane tanks, tank refurbishing and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Faces & Places: April 2023

April 28, 2023 By LP Gas

This month, find images of propane industry professionals at the Propane Education & Research Council’s National Propane Education & Training Conference.