Building the brand
January 1, 2007 By LP Gas
With rising oil and materials costs, weak winters and unsure economic times, propane retailers are always looking for additional sources of income.
Read More What’s up down under
January 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Scientists and engineers are on top of the quest for non-steel alternatives for tank construction, breaking new ground in researching suitable composite materials slated for below-grade applications.
Read More Gauging volume accuracy
January 1, 2007 By LP Gas
Developments in tank gauge technology could make the rubber mallets commonly used to whack recalcitrant rotary gauges back into calibration obsolete.
Read More P+R+O+O=F of Performance
December 1, 2006 By LP Gas
A two-year study of propane vapor regulators has determined that age has little effect on the performance of first- and second-stage regulators, but it plays a significant role in how well single-stage devices work.
Read More Partnership perils
November 1, 2006 By Patrick Hyland
Imagine sitting down with your spouse to list the details of your relationship in writing. Beyond those Yes, dear items, there are treacherous pitfalls in specifying what you meant when you said I do those many years ago.
Read More Mirror, mirror on the wall
November 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston
While first intentions should always be to get the customer to comply with safety standards, real world situations can call for tough decisions.
Read More Effective product pricing
November 1, 2006 By LP Gas
In today’s volatile energy market, the successful propane marketer must know how to effectively price propane. It’s one of the most important skills for any owner/manager to hone.
Read More Money Man
October 1, 2006 By Patrick Hyland
Roy Willis oversees the annual spending of some $50 million in programs and projects designed to enhance the industry’s image and boost sales. Have those efforts left the U.S. propane industry better positioned to respond to a radically changing global energy market?
Read More Getting technical in the Windy City
September 1, 2006 By LP Gas
The World LP Gas Forum, along with the first-ever Global Technology Conference, will educate and inform from Chicago.
Read More In memory of the Safety Committee
August 1, 2006 By Jay Johnston
I am sad to report the death of the National Propane Gas Association’s Safety Committee.
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