Notes from Napa

August 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson

A look at PERC’s reorganization; plus perspective, politics and projects Against the backdrop of the green vineyards…

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Brian Richesson, Joe Armentano, PERC, propane, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Current Issue

Midwest mail company converting fleet to autogas

June 18, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

Lake Michigan Mailers, a company that specializes in document management, mail processing and data management, is converting its service fleet with the help of AmeriGas and Icom North America.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, autogas, Icom North America, Michigan, propane autogas, propane autogas conversions and posted in News

Ray Murray heads new class of NPGA officers

June 8, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

Four members of the 2012-13 class of officers were installed at NPGA’s board of directors meeting on June 4 in Washington, D.C. Ray Murray of Ray Murray Inc. will serve as NPGA’s chairman, replacing Carl Hughes of Inergy.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Carl Hughes, Charlie Ory, David Lugar, France Propane Service, Gary France, Inergy, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, Ray Murray Inc. (RMI) and posted in News

Industry’s iconic vehicle, the bobtail, draws attention

June 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson

A Propane Education & Research Council campaign focuses on bobtail rollover prevention.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, heritage propane, Mike Walters, Paul Grady, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Revere Gas, safety, safety and training, Stuart Flatow and posted in Current Issue

Merger with Inergy doubles Suburban’s retail business

June 1, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

Inergy LP agreed to sell its retail propane operations to Suburban Propane Partners LP for about $1.8 billion, the companies announced. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Ferrellgas, heritage propane, Inergy, LP Gas Top 50, Mergers and Acquisitions, Michael Dunn, Suburban Propane and posted in News

Employee awareness program focuses on bobtail rollover prevention

June 1, 2012 By Brian Richesson

Split seconds. That’s all it takes for a propane bobtail to veer slightly off the road and past the point of no return.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, heritage propane, Mike Walters, Paul Grady, PERC, propane bobtails, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Revere Gas, safety, safety and training, Stuart Flatow and posted in Current Issue

New Arizona law protects Good Samaritans who know propane

May 9, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

Arizona propane industry members are “shielded” from liability in emergencies.

This article is tagged with AmeriGas, Arizona, Arizona Propane Gas Association (APGA), Baron Glassgow, state association and posted in News

Former AmeriGas chief reflects on career, plans for retirement

May 4, 2012 By Brian Richesson

Gene Bissell took some time recently to answer questions from LP Gas Editor in Chief Brian Richesson about AmeriGas’ purchase of Heritage Propane and the state of the propane industry.