
LP Gas launches distributor golf tour
May 2, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
LP Gas is taking its propane industry golf outing on the road, teaming with equipment distributors around the country to launch its new LP Gas Distributor Tour.
Read MoreLP Gas is taking its propane industry golf outing on the road, teaming with equipment distributors around the country to launch its new LP Gas Distributor Tour.
Read MoreWhen Joe Rose took over as president of the Propane Gas Association of New England five years ago,…
Read MoreThe National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) is sharpening its vision for the future, engaging hundreds of industry members on its mission and ensuring that adequate resources are available to proceed with what its new chairman is calling a main priority.
Read MoreFour members of the 2012-13 class of officers were installed at NPGA’s board of directors meeting on June 4 in Washington, D.C. Ray Murray of Ray Murray Inc. will serve as NPGA’s chairman, replacing Carl Hughes of Inergy.
Read MoreSam McTier has spent more than 50 years in the industry, and at age 82 his love for his work still burns strong.
Read MoreRay Murray Sr. had to quit his job to start Ray Murray Inc (RMI). This decision was a significant one…he had dedicated 25 years to a propane equipment manufacturer. He also had a growing family. But he knew he could do better. Especially in the exceedingly important area of Customer Service.
Read MoreRay Murray Sr. had to quit his job to start Ray Murray Inc. (RMI) This decision was a significant one – he had devoted 25 years to a propane equipment manufacturer. He also had a growing family.
Read MoreI am sad to report the death of the National Propane Gas Association’s Safety Committee.
Read MoreJust about every business in any industry wants to be more efficient. The question is: How? Streamlining processes, incorporating new and emerging technologies, and altering business plans are all ways to increase efficiency. Another way is to have an all-in-one warehouse to hold products, house employees and service customers – something that Ray Murray Inc. has benefited from since 1973.
Read MoreOver the past few years, propane industry distributors have been more and more concerned about their role as the link between equipment manufacturers and propane retailers. These distributors, who have been among the staunchest supporters of the industry, say price-cutting competitors offering lower prices, but virtually no customer service, are squeezing them out. They’re frustrated over losing business to competitors who sell exclusively on bargain-basement pricing.
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