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EVENTS
NPGA Technology, Standards and Safety Committee Meeting
Sept. 9-11
Indianapolis

NPGA Benchmarking Council
(Groups A-F & H)

Sept. 13-14
Baltimore

NPGA Benchmarking Council (Groups I-M)
Sept. 20-21
Baltimore

NPGA Fall Board of Directors Meeting
Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Houston

World LPG Forum
Oct. 2-4
Houston

LP Gas Growth Summit
Oct. 24-26
Orlando, Florida
IN THE LEAD
Photo courtesy of PERC Propane mowers save money, lower emissions, increase efficiency
Landscape contractors have become increasingly willing to transition to propane-fueled mowers. Find out how the commercial mowing market can offer year-round gallon growth.
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A CLOSER LOOK
Photo courtesy of Superior Plus Superior Plus boosts presence in US propane market
NGL Energy Partners exited the retail propane business, while Superior Plus Energy Services became one of the largest propane retailers in the United States. Here's a breakdown of all that has happened in the last six months.
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NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM
Photo by Brian Richesson PERC installs new chairman, proposes 2019 budget
The Propane Education & Research Council introduced a new chairman and unveiled its proposed 2019 budget. Get more highlights from the July meeting.
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READ OTHER UPDATES
• Ferrellgas divests business lines to focus on retail propane, tank exchange
• Dixie Pipeline to expand capacity
• MFA Oil acquires western Missouri propane operation
• DataOnline acquires Independent Technologies
• Private equity firm acquires Hop Energy
• NPGA hires manager of state engagement
• Icom North America adds to team in Northwest
• Indiana-based Dunes Learning Center invests in propane-powered bus
INDUSTRY VOICES
Photo by Joe McCarthy Four takeaways from the first PERC
Can-Do Conference

The Propane Education & Research Council Can-Do Conference was established with the goal to educate propane retailers on marketing. Find out more about the inaugural event.
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS
Photo courtesy of Cavalier Industries Cavalier Industries releases gaseous generator line
Cavalier Industries introduced the CIPR Prime, its latest gaseous generator product line. The generators utilize Industrial Zenith engines and can be used for natural gas and propane operation.
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LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
Video courtesy of Brand-News-Team Inc Northeast Propane Show fuels success for New England retailers
The Propane Gas Association of New England's Northeast Propane Show took place Aug. 8-9 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Watch this video to get an overview of last week's events.
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LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT
Photo: Lou Ferraro Time is running out to apply for the
LP Gas Growth Summit

The featured speaker for this year’s Growth Summit has been confirmed. Dale Delay, president of Cost Management Solutions LLC, has over 25 years in the oil and gas industry. He has experience as a gas liquids trader, marketing manager of merchant fractionation facilities and director/manager of wholesale operations. Delay will lead a discussion on pricing in the propane market and a simple hedge strategy that can add good returns to your business. Limited space remains, so submit your application at the link below to secure your spot.
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LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS
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Energy Tree
Energy Tree offers revolutionary power generation products including the EverGreen 4, a practical, eco-friendly generator that cuts down costs and more.
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Signature Truck
Signature Truck is a propane delivery truck manufacturer committed to quality builds and competitive pricing on transports, bobtails and service crane trucks.
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SkyBitz
SkyBitz Tank Monitoring provides remote monitoring and analytics enabling businesses to save time and money by delivering more product less often.
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LP GAS NOMINATIONS
Hall of Fame Nominate a deserving individual 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.
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Hall of Fame 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.
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