In the June 2018 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: Training autogas technicians

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS PERC Meeting July 11-12 Minneapolis PERC Can-Do Conference July 30-31 Chicago Northeast Propane Show Aug. 8-9 Worcester, Massachusetts NPGA Technology, Standards & Safety Committee Meeting Sept. 9-11 Indianapolis LP Gas Growth Summit Oct. 24-26 Orlando, Florida IN THE LEAD How marijuana legalization is affecting propane retailers Marijuana legalization presents unique hiring, safety and legal challenges while also bringing business growth opportunities to propane operations. Find out how marijuana legalization may impact your business. [ read more ] A CLOSER LOOK Training autogas technicians The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium, with support from the Propane Education & Research Council, held a three-day propane autogas training expo. Learn details about the event aimed to grow the pool of auto technicians and add stability in a year-round market. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM NGL Energy Partners to sell remaining propane business to Superior Plus NGL Energy Partners agreed to sell its remaining retail propane business to Superior Plus Corp. for $900 million in cash proceeds. Learn more about the transaction. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • Keyera Energy recalls under-odorized propane • IPGA transitions association management • Mariner East 1 pipeline resumes service; ME2, ME2X construction halted • Propane tank companies petition U.S. Department of Commerce • Leaders, marketing experts to collaborate at PERC’s Can-Do Conference • Ferrellgas promotes legal team leader to COO • Kansas co-ops combine to form Co-Ag Propane • Insite Platform Partners’ SkyTracker now part of Dealers LP’s offerings SPONSORED CONTENT Are you running a top-notch fleet? How well would your company score on a fleet management test? Our list of 20 best practices for running a top-notch fleet might help you see blind spots in your operations – and help you fix them. Tally up your score and see if you have everything covered. [ see your score ] 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 ] [ apply to attend ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS Cargas Cargas is an employee-owned business software and consulting company specializing in Cargas Energy, the energy industry’s most modern mobile and back office software for fuel delivery and service companies. [ read more ] HIAB Hiab is a leading provider of on-road load handling equipment including loading cranes and Moffet truck-mounted forklifts. Its equipment features intelligent services and digitally connected solutions for added value. [ read more ] Otodata Otodata designs, develops, manufactures and distributes its own proprietary wireless product and technologies, including Remote Tank Level Monitoring (RTLM), providing precise and reliable tank level data. [ read more ] LP GAS NOMINATIONS Nominate someone for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas magazine inducted four members into the LP Gas Hall of Fame this year in Atlanta. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2019, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us who you think deserves this honor. [ nominate someone here ] Nominate a Rising Leader LP Gas magazine is excited to offer the Rising Leaders list as a way to acknowledge young talent in the propane industry. Find out how to nominate a Rising Leader. [ nominate someone here ] INDUSTRY VOICES Propane Days: A firsthand account LP Gas Associate Editor Joe McCarthy shares his experiences from the National Propane Gas Association’s Propane Days legislative event. Learn more about his experience getting to know the people behind the propane industry. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS IPS obtains certification for autogas dispensing unit IPS obtained the Underwriters Laboratory certification for its retail and commercial line of Gasboy Autogas dispensing units. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT Technologies for propane businesses Propane retailers share what types of technologies their companies are using to enhance efficiencies and grow gallons. [ watch video now ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Facing delivery challenges in the field → Ensure your safety around propane equipment → How propane retailers are recruiting drivers