Ferrellgas, AmeriGas settle consumer protection case
February 1, 2014 By LP Gas
Ferrellgas and AmeriGas agreed to pay a total of $1.8 million in civil penalties and costs in an…
Read More Take control of your messages to improve perceptions of propane
September 3, 2013 By Brian Richesson
Propane and popular culture haven’t exactly had a smooth marriage.
Read More Blue Rhino plant incident under investigation
July 30, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
The cause of explosions that rocked a Blue Rhino production facility and reportedly injured eight workers July 29 in Tavares, Fla., is still unknown
Read More Ferrellgas acquisition to complement Blue Rhino business
March 26, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
Ferrellgas has purchased Mr. Bar-B-Q, a provider of barbecue tools, accessories and parts that’s headquartered in Old Bethpage, N.Y.
Read More Ferrellgas promotes McGathey to chief operating officer
March 18, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
Boyd H. McGathey was named executive vice president and COO of Ferrellgas, the company announced.
Read More Ferrellgas purchases California retailer
October 6, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
Ferrellgas Partners L.P. acquired Economy Propane Inc., an independent propane retailer in Lakeport, Calif.
Read More 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 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 A need for speed
February 1, 2001 By LP Gas
Blue Rhino has established itself as the industry’s leader in cylinder exchange, and the new state-of-the-art automated tank facility it built with Manchester Tank and Equipment Co. is ensuring it remains that way.
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