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Charlie and Teri Ory of Family Propane at the 2018 LP Gas Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Atlanta. Photo by LP Gas

Former NPGA chairman, Arizona marketer dies

October 14, 2019 By

Charlie Ory, a former chairman of the board for the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) and leader of the Arizona Propane Gas Association, has died.

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Propane Personality: Boehlke Bottled Gas’ Chad Kroening

October 11, 2019 By

A conversation with the vice president of safety and commercial operations at Wisconsin-based Boehlke Bottled Gas Corp.

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NPGA selects successor to longtime president, CEO

September 17, 2019 By

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) has selected Steve Kaminski as its new president and CEO, replacing Rick Roldan.

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NPGA to sell CETP certification program to propane council

September 16, 2019 By

The certification program helps employers and employees comply with various federal and state codes and standards that require documentation of employee training.

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When a propane business is acquired, “goodwill” assets account for a significant share of the purchase price. Photo: iStock.com/RapidEye;

Building goodwill is valuable to propane retailers

August 22, 2019 By

Strong relationships between customers and manufacturers is one of the most valuable assets to a propane retail operation.

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FMCSA proposes changes to hours-of-service regulations

August 19, 2019 By

Proposed changes to hours-of-service regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration may save the propane industry time and money.

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Zac Cromie is general manager-propane at Smith Propane & Oil. Photo by Brian Richesson

Takeaways from a first-time Propane Days attendee

August 16, 2019 By

Zac Cromie of Smith Propane & Oil in Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania, shares his experience from his first trip to the industry’s legislative event.

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DOT proposes rulemaking on propane cylinder requalification

August 15, 2019 By

The proposed rule will focus on how often propane marketers must qualify, or verify, the condition of cylinders after applying hydrostatic testing.

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Government influence on your truck fleet

August 12, 2019 By

The latest on legal and regulatory issues that could impact your company’s trucking fleet and drivers from the National Propane Gas Association.

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NPGA officers for 2019-20 are, from left, Bob Barry of Bergquist, Michelle Bimson-Maggi of AmeriGas, Randy Thompson of ThompsonGas and Denis Gagne of Eastern Propane. Photo courtesy of NPGA

Randy Thompson leads new class of NPGA officers

July 11, 2019 By

Randy Thompson of ThompsonGas heads the NPGA’s new class of officers, sworn in as chairman during the mid-year board of directors meeting.

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