Propane Personality: Amanda Bacon

June 22, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Amanda Bacon’s 15-year-long industry career equips her to help retailers develop positive company cultures and attract younger generations into the industry.

This article is tagged with Palmer Gas & Oil and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Propane-fueled Ford F-250 truck photo courtesy of Alliance AutoGas

Alliance AutoGas, Roush CleanTech initiate progress

June 17, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Two strong advocates for propane autogas are championing new products, projects and partnerships created to help grow the U.S. market.

This article is tagged with Alliance AutoGas, Blossman Gas, Roush CleanTech, Stuart Weidie, todd mouw and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Faces & Places: June 2020

June 16, 2020 By LP Gas

Photos from around the industry, including Suburban Propane partnering with Aurelio’s Pizza and the LP Gas team returning to the office.

This article is tagged with Bergquist, Brian Kanaba, Brian Richesson, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

A Hocon Gas employee dons a mask during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo courtesy of Hocon Gas

COVID-19 adds to the layers of protection propane retailers use in daily operations

June 15, 2020 By James Guyette

Propane providers have long used the latest personal protective equipment to keep everybody safe, and many propane industry members are now routinely wearing masks as they go about their daily business.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, Eric Kuster, Hocon Gas, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Steve Kaminski and posted in Current Issue, Featured

AmeriGas bobtail photo courtesy of Cummins Inc.

Cummins propane engine project reaches demonstration stage

June 12, 2020 By Brian Richesson

AmeriGas is putting the LPG engine qualities to the test in a 2018 Peterbilt 337 geared for propane delivery.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Cummins, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Tucker Perkins and posted in Current Issue, Featured

New road conditions alter driving risks

June 9, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Fleet video telematics provider Lytx tracked changes in driving risks tied to COVID-19, including more animal strikes and fewer risky behaviors.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, driver safety, Lytx Inc., safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured

LPG Spotlight: Lake Arthur Butane & Propane

June 8, 2020 By Carly Bemer

When Hurricane Rita hit Louisiana in 2005, Lake Arthur Butane & Propane had to think fast. Now, it has a sophisticated emergency plan for future hurricanes.

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2019-20 merger and acquisition activity

June 5, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Here’s a look at the merger and acquisition activity LP Gas tracked over the past year and one seller’s experience with navigating the acquisition process.