Are plastic sleeves causing propane cylinders to rust?
August 1, 2008 By Patrick Hyland
The virgin cylinder exchange business of the early 1990s found its groove in the willingness of American homeowners to pay a premium to replace their battered, empty propane tanks with clean, full ones wherever they bought gasoline, grills and groceries.
Read More Vital Signs
July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
Ferrellgas Partners has withdrawn its membership from the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) over claims of inequity in service provided to major retailers and independent marketers.
Read More Keep proactive mentality
July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
There has been a lot of press in the propane industry lately about the new manual and training DVD prepared by PERC regarding static electricity or static discharge, which can result in an accident at propane-transfer sites. This potential hazard can occur during tank transport at the terminal, the bulk tank operations or at customer sites when cylinders and tanks are being filled. The new manual and training DVD describe why this is a risk that the industry needs to become sensitive to. It also spells out what can be done to minimize this potential risk to our employees and our customers.
Read More Corrosion Defense
June 1, 2008 By LP Gas
New program instructs marketers on key points of cathodic protection
Read More Mountain Adventure
May 1, 2008 By LP Gas
A propane airlift, a daylong hike – the blue flame is playing a major role atop the Great Smoky Mountains
Read More Shut Down
March 1, 2008 By LP Gas
The propane industry’s four-year push to tap into the lucrative indoor cabinet heater market came to a screeching halt when the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) board of directors on Feb. 12 voted 88-1 to suspend any further expenditure of resources to move the contentious issue forward.
Read More Letter to the Editor
January 1, 2008 By LP Gas
In the September 2007 issue of LP Gas, columnist Jay Johnston questioned the safety of wrapping cylinders with plastic sleeves. Sadly, Mr. Johnston recited a propane grill accident that had no apparent connection to the use of a plastic sleeve.
Read More Acquisitions aplenty for big players
October 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Geographic location, profitability and operational/marketing practices set the stage for the interest buyers will have in your business.
Read More Sweating out slow sales
February 1, 2007 By Patrick Hyland
The early February deep-freeze that had propane sales across the country jumping should be a godsend to marketers squeezed by the lowest weather-driven propane demand in the last four years.
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