In the April 2018 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: Heating season recap | 2018 Propane Expo overview

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS NPGA Benchmarking Council (Groups A-F & H) April 26-27 San Diego NPGA Benchmarking Council (Groups I-M) May 3-4 San Diego Western Propane Trade Show & Convention May 16-18 Reno, Nevada Propane Days June 5-6 Washington, D.C. IN THE LEAD Propane retailers offer feedback on fluctuating heating season From Florida to Maine and across the country to California, this year’s heating season brought some rather calamitous climatic events amid varying levels of load, bottlenecks and short fills. Check out a recap of this year's heating season. [ read more ] A CLOSER LOOK [ 2018 Propane Expo ] Live from the 2018 Propane Expo The LP Gas staff reported live from the National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, which took place April 6-8 in Atlanta. Take a closer look at news and videos from the show. [ read more ] HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SHOW • NPGA Propane Expo draws 3,300 attendees in return to Atlanta • LP Gas, PERC partner on first Rising Leaders roundtable • Propane retailers, safety leaders discuss disaster preparedness • Keeping drivers at top of mind • S2G Propane Bobtail Forum focuses on service support • Alliance AutoGas completes live autogas conversion • World LPG Association leaders discuss growing gallons globally NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Propane’s role in forklift market discussed at PERC meeting The head of the nation’s forklift association reported on his industry’s record growth and suggested ways for the propane industry to regain lost market share in a traditionally strong demand area. Take a look at his suggestions. [ read more ] >Related: Forklift sales on the rise in 2017 READ OTHER UPDATES • Superior Plus sells non-propane assets • ThompsonGas acquires northern Minnesota propane retailer • Mariner East 1 operations temporarily suspended • Power Solutions International receives EPA certification • Roush CleanTech receives engine certification from EPA, CARB • Southwestern Wisconsin school district adds propane buses to fleet • ADD Systems promotes marketing director SPONSORED CONTENT Get the 2018 Fleet Management Buyer’s Guide Vehicle monitoring systems are revolutionizing how companies are running their businesses by helping cut costs, increase efficiencies and improve driver safety. Learn what’s important when evaluating your options in the 2018 Buyer’s Guide. Download it now to get the information you need. [ get your copy now ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME PRESENTED BY Superior Plus Energy Services Stars shine at LP Gas Hall of Fame induction ceremony The LP Gas Hall of Fame inducted its seventh class at The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta where Bill Clark (Butane-Propane News), Elbert “Al” Linder (Coast Gas), Stuart Weidie (Blossman Gas) and Roy Willis (Propane Education & Research Council) officially joined the ranks of Hall of Famers. [ read more ] INDUSTRY VOICES Avoid a summer slowdown at your propane business When the weather is cold and your team is busy, everyone is engaged and your labor efficiency is at its peak. But when the weather clears, that pace begins to slow. What can we do to maintain this high level of efficiency? [ read more ] SPONSORED CONTENT Leap forward with ADD Systems’ mobile delivery solution How can you improve your delivery logistics while saving time and money? Watch this video from ADD Systems to find out. [ watch the video ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Mestex releases gas heat pump, showcases at Southeast Show Mestex, a division of Mestek Inc., released the Sierra gas heat pump commercial heating and cooling unit. Learn about the features of the product. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT How propane retailers can connect with their communities, elected officials Phil Squair, senior vice president of public and governmental affairs at the National Propane Gas Association, discusses how propane retailers can connect with their communities and elected officials. [ watch video now ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Join us Oct. 24-26 in Orlando, Florida, for the LP Gas Growth Summit The LP Gas Growth Summit brings together propane retailer decision-makers and vendor partners for one-on-one meetings and other networking opportunities. [ learn more about the event and apply to attend ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → LPG Faces & Places: April 2018 → How propane marketing has evolved → Agricultural co-op commits to leak checks → A Propane Personality: NPGA’s Rick Roldan