100-year-old gas distributor launches residential propane division
February 7, 2014 By Kevin Yanik
100-year-old gas distributor growing after branching into residential side ILMO Products Co., with nine locations in Illinois and…
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Star Gas makes first acquisition in four years
January 31, 2014 By LP Gas
Star Gas Partners LP is acquiring Griffith Energy Services Inc., a company based in Columbia, Md. Star Gas…
Read More Montana marketer names president, CEO
January 13, 2014 By LP Gas
Farmers Union Oil Co., a Montana-based propane marketer, named Scott Black president and CEO. Black replaces Kirk Marzolf,…
Read More Energy calculator app determines heating costs, emissions
January 10, 2014 By LP Gas
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) launched a free app that gives propane marketers and construction professionals…
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New York-based retailer growing behind balanced market approach
December 11, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
David Stroupe estimates he’s reviewed more than 250 propane businesses as prospective mergers or acquisitions throughout his career….
Read More MFA Oil ventures into new territory with acquisition
December 5, 2013 By LP Gas
MFA Oil Co. acquired Smoky Mountain Propane, a retailer based in Sylva, N.C. According to a press release,…
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Salesman’s journey to start California company no easy road
July 19, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
Chuck Kinnie, at 50, finds himself without a job and less than $15,000 in retirement savings. Find out how he founded a propane company in California.
Read More Leadership sets the standard for a trusting work environment
May 2, 2013 By Randy Doyle
Creating a healthy company culture is a complex challenge for both small and large propane marketers.
Read More Toolkit to help grow gallons in landscape maintenance
April 1, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
PERC created a collection of resources designed to help propane marketers introduce landscape professionals to the advantages of switching to propane.
Read More Guest column: Not knowing how to respond to customer calls can send mixed messages
March 8, 2013 By LP Gas
While visiting with some propane marketers recently, the topic of inbound telephone call content arose. There was even…
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