In the May 18th issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: Updates from Westmor Industries and Agility Fuel Solutions, plus find out how to reduce employee turnover

THE PROPANE INDUSTRY’S PREMIER INFORMATION SOURCE  •  MAY 18, 2017 ENEWS ARCHIVE  //  VIEW ONLINE

GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS Mid-States Expo June 12-15 Kansas City, Missouri NPGA Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting June 19 Washington, D.C. Propane Days June 20-21 Washington, D.C. PERC Council Meeting July 11-12 Denver IN THE LEAD Propane industry leaders respond to supply concerns, plan next steps Increased propane production levels and export demand, along with decreased domestic demand, have pushed the topic of propane supply to the forefront of many retailers’ minds. The National Propane Gas Association and the Propane Education & Research Council have established some steps to ensure reliable access to propane. [ read more ] A CLOSER LOOK Independent retailers seek to regain lost gallons through acquisitions Independent retailers are stepping up as buyers today in hopes of making deals to regain lost gallons. Find out why some retailers decided to become buyers of other propane companies. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Agility Fuel Solutions acquires assets of CleanFuel USA Agility Fuel Solutions’ new business unit, Powertrain Systems, acquired the assets of CleanFuel USA to grow its development of propane fuel systems. Learn more about how this acquisition will help Powertrain Systems. [ read more ] OTHER HEADLINES • Eastern Propane Corp. mourns loss of Shirley Nicholson • Ohio transportation company unveils $1.6 million autogas system • Vitol suspends flow of propane to Virgin Islands power plants • NPGA requests compliance extension for crane operator rule • Superior Energy Systems names marketing director • Vopak, AltaGas to invest in Canadian propane export terminal SPONSORED CONTENT Watch: It’s 10 a.m. Do you know where your tanks are? Better yet, do you know how your assets are doing? Are they certified, full and ready for your next big order? Or are they almost empty and ready to be scrapped? If you’re tired of losing time, money and sleep over your assets, Ditech has a simple app that can really help. [ learn more about the app ] INDUSTRY VOICES Eight reasons why employees choose to leave a company Justine Staub, director of workforce development at AmeriGas, offers tips on reducing employee turnover in the propane industry – and how to improve engagement at your workplace. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Mobile delivery options provide drivers with convenience Westmor Industries developed a new series of mobile delivery options for its Blueline bobtail to make deliveries easier. See how the three options serve different purposes. [ read more ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Attention, propane retailers: Apply now to reserve your spot Unpredictable winters mean undependable gallon sales, creating a need for propane retailers to strengthen year-round demand areas and improve day-to-day operations. Check out our video to learn how your business can benefit from our exclusive buyer/seller networking event, set for Sept. 18-20 in Orlando, Florida. Interested propane retailer decision-makers can complete our online application to be considered for the event. Spaces are limited. [ watch video now ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME Nominate someone for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas magazine inducted four new members into the LP Gas Hall of Fame this year in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing its total membership to 32. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2018, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us whom you think deserves this honor.  [ nominate someone here ]