Constantly evolving market requires retailers’ attention

April 25, 2017 By Brian Richesson

The way last winter ended helps to form the foundation for Mike Sloan’s propane market outlook, which he presented at the NPGA Propane Expo.

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NPGA provides industry update on regulatory issues

April 24, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The National Propane Gas Association hosted a fast-track session at the Propane Expo to discuss key regulatory issues affecting the industry, including cylinder requalification and crane operator training.

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Propane market outlook: positive with challenges

April 22, 2017 By Brian Richesson

Lower propane prices, a stronger economy, growth in the housing sector and new applications and engines available to the market make the propane industry a good place for retailers to grow their businesses.

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Session offers propane industry insights into motor vehicle accidents

April 22, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

Del Lisk, vice president of safety services at Lytx Inc., explored the causes of motor vehicle accidents in the propane industry during an educational session at the Propane Expo.

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Retailers, association execs discuss gallon growth

April 21, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

Warm Thoughts Communications’ Growing Gallons Conference brings state association executives and propane retailers together for a day of discussion.

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Live from the 2017 Propane Expo

April 21, 2017 By LP Gas

The LP Gas staff is reporting live from the Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, April 21-23, 2017.

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Propane industry celebrates induction of 2017 Hall of Fame class

April 20, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

The LP Gas Hall of Fame enshrined its sixth class of inductees April 20 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, ahead of the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo.