GEC names outstanding service honorees, awards recipients

February 12, 2021 By Carly Bemer

Gas Equipment Co. (GEC) honored employees with individual and team service awards for outstanding performance during its annual meeting.

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EDP promotes vice president of corporate development

February 10, 2021 By Carly Bemer

Energy Distribution Partners (EDP) promoted David Stroupe, who has been in the industry for 30 years, to executive vice president of corporate development.

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Mauck spent much of his downtime in 2020 building a propane-powered outdoor living area on his porch. Photo courtesy of Armistead Mauck

Propane Personality: Armistead Mauck

January 25, 2021 By Carly Bemer

Armistead Mauck, vice president and owner of Cherry Energy, shares opportunities and challenges for 2021, the latest technology developments and more.

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The Missouri Propane Education & Research Council installed its officers and directors for 2021. Officers are, from left: John Baucom, treasurer; Nick Goodrich, past chair; Mark Porth, chair; and James Greer, vice chair. Photo by Steve Ahrens

Missouri Propane Council elects industry leadership

January 22, 2021 By Carly Bemer

The Missouri Propane Education & Research Council installed its new leadership at the group’s winter meeting in Ridgedale, Missouri.

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Rebecca Boudreaux Oberon Fuels DME video

Rebecca Boudreaux discusses DME and the propane industry

January 19, 2021 By Carly Bemer

Rebecca Boudreaux, president and CEO of Oberon Fuels, shares details on dimethyl ether (DME) and the opportunities it presents to the propane industry.

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A successful brand strategy can help increase revenue

December 31, 2020 By Tom Jaenicke

Branding in the propane business is often overlooked, but research shows that the consistent presentation of a brand can increase revenue by 23 percent.

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Implement a welcome program for new homeowners

December 24, 2020 By Cathy Pedrayes

June 2020 U.S. home sales increased by record numbers. For propane retailers, the jump means many new customers have entered your service area.

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LPG Spotlight: Kamps Propane

December 23, 2020 By Carly Bemer

California retailer Kamps Propane holds innovation and tradition in tension by offering renewable propane while staying true to the heart of the industry.