UGI Corp. to retain ownership of AmeriGas Propane

May 3, 2024 By Brian Richesson

After extensive deliberation, UGI says, the board determined that retaining ownership of AmeriGas is the best option to maximize shareholder value.

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Conquering the elements with a new partnership

May 3, 2024 By Bob Sandrick

A new partnership formed at the LP Gas Growth Summit helps a retailer protect its tanks from the sun and salt of the Florida Keys.

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Westmor promotes technician to Southwest territory manager

May 2, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Colton Hayes will serve the propane and petroleum industries, providing bobtail, refined fuel truck and crane service truck expertise to customers.

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Create a clear safety education strategy

May 2, 2024 By Randy Warner

A clear strategy and execution plan will add value to an education program at your company. Find out how to implement one.

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Kathy Johnson is earning a law degree to supplement her HR expertise. (Photo: ARMMY PICCA/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Solid record at trial court level nets positive legal outcomes

April 30, 2024 By John McCoy

A recent case shows why building a solid record at the trial court level can net positive outcomes, John McCoy explains in his latest column.

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Faces & Places: April 2024

April 29, 2024 By LP Gas

See photos from the propane industry lately that include the NPGA board meeting in California and retailers supporting causes with their bobtails.

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Tiger Fuel acquires Anderson Oil & Propane

April 26, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Tiger Fuel’s acquisition of Anderson Oil & Propane joins two fuel companies with more than 90 years of combined experience in the oil and gas industry.

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Clark with her father, Bob Barry, whom she replaced as the president and CEO of Bergquist Inc. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane Personality: Lauren Clark

April 26, 2024 By Brian Richesson

Lauren Clark joined Bergquist with the intention that she would eventually take over for her father, Bob Barry, who had been with the company since 1986.