In the December 2018 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: Michigan legislation forms authority to oversee Line 5 pipeline tunnel

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS National Safety & Trainer’s Conference Jan. 9-10, 2019 San Antonio NPGA Benchmarking Council Group 1 Jan. 17-18, 2019 Savannah, Georgia NPGA Benchmarking Council Group 2 Jan. 24-25, 2019 Savannah, Georgia IN THE LEAD LP Gas magazine announces Hall of Fame class of 2019 Four propane industry professionals who make up the 2019 class are honored for association leadership, safety and promoting widespread LP gas use. Learn more about the 2019 class. [ read more] [ learn more about the LP Gas Hall of Fame] [ purchase tickets to the 2019 induction ceremony, which will take place April 12 in Atlanta ] A CLOSER LOOK Michigan legislation forms authority to oversee Line 5 pipeline tunnel The Michigan Propane Gas Association worked to fast-track legislation that helps to protect the future of the pipeline. Learn more about the pipeline that is a key source of propane in the state and region. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Ferrellgas COO, CFO terminate employment; interim officers named Ferrellgas appointed Bryan Wright as interim COO and Bill Ruisinger as interim CFO following decisions by the COO and CFO to voluntarily terminate their employment with the company. Find out more about the voluntary terminations. [ read more ] SPONSORED CONTENT The future of propane is in your hands We cannot let accidents of the past define our industry. Read these top tips from CHS propane expert Scott Pearson to learn proactive safety strategies to protect yourself, your business and your community. [ learn more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • A.O. Smith recalls ultra-low NOx water heater • EDP acquires propane operation in central Ohio • Ferrellgas acquires Co-Op Butane • Quarles Petroleum acquires Revere Gas • Valve manufacturer Jomar Group acquired by Italian company • Report: Propane industry fuels economic activity in Canada • Gibson Energy Inc. sells wholesale propane assets • Tech Air acquires Scully Welding Supply and Propane Service • Texas school district uses grants to expand school bus fleet • Conger LP Gas’ new location features propane showroom INDUSTRY VOICES My day as a propane deliveryman LP Gas Associate Editor Joe McCarthy shares his experience joining industry veteran Eric Linden as he delivers for Linden’s Propane. [ read more ] The propane industry’s 2018 year in review As 2019 approaches, we reflect on the year behind us. Check out LP Gas' year in review – everything you need to know about the propane industry in about 700 words. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Load King mechanics bodies for propane marketers Load King introduced its new Voyager series, which comes in three primary models. The custom trucks were designed for propane marketers. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT How the propane industry can find, retain employees Three propane retailers discuss ways the industry can find and develop good, qualified employees. Watch the video to hear the workforce development challenges propane retailers are facing. [ watch video now ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Securing propane’s workforce of the future → How your propane operation can give back this holiday season → Assessing various educational methods