NFPA 58 update specifies documentation of face seal inspections

July 2, 2020 By John McCoy

The 2020 Edition of NFPA 58 includes procedures for inspecting the face seal for damage prior to filling a propane cylinder.

This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), PERC, propane cylinders, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue

Underpriced imports of steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand have squeezed U.S. producers’ sales and profits. Photo: iStock.com/Joe_Potato

PHMSA issues safety advisory notice

January 2, 2020 By LP Gas

The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published an advisory regarding propane cylinders.

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Viking Cylinders says it will fund planting a tree whenever a consumer switches from a steel propane tank to a Viking Cylinder propane tank. Photo courtesy of Viking Cylinders

Viking Cylinders pledges to tree planting initiative

December 31, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Viking Cylinders says it will fund planting a tree whenever a consumer switches from a steel propane tank to a Viking Cylinder propane tank.

This article is tagged with Hexagon Ragasco, propane cylinders, propane tanks, Viking Cylinders and posted in News

Antidumping duties imposed on propane cylinder imports

August 6, 2019 By Ellen Kriz

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that imports of steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand are being traded at less than fair value.

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What to remember in propane cylinder transportation

January 29, 2019 By John Barnett

John Barnett offers important propane cylinder transportation safety reminders for retailers and their customers to remember.

This article is tagged with cylinder exchange, cylinders, John Barnett, propane cylinder exchange, propane cylinders, safety and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Ferrellgas acquires two Blue Rhino barbecue tank distributors

October 12, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Ferrellgas acquired Salathe Gas Co. and North Star Exchange Inc., two third-party distributors of the company’s Blue Rhino barbecue tank exchange division.

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Hexagon Ragasco North America Inc.

February 23, 2018 By LP Gas

The Southeastern Showcase section features companies exhibiting at the Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, including Viking Cylinders by Hexagon Ragasco.