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December 2018 cover
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EVENTS
NPGA Benchmarking Council Group 1
Jan. 17-18
Savannah, Georgia

NPGA Benchmarking Council Group 2
Jan. 24-25
Savannah, Georgia

NPGA Winter Board of Directors Meeting
Feb. 10-12
Charleston, South Carolina

IN THE LEAD
Photo: iStock.com/realcreation Safety conference: Emergency response, crisis communication
The Propane Education & Research Council's 2019 National Safety & Trainer’s Conference brought together more than 125 propane trainers, safety managers, attorneys and state officials. Read more to find out what the industry had to say about crisis communication and emergency response.
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A CLOSER LOOK: TECHNOLOGY
Photo courtesy of Motive Ventures LPG engine, boiler take home Global Technology Conference awards
At the Global Technology Conference, two U.S. organizations received runner-up awards for their LPG engine and LPG cogeneration boiler. Find out what technology won first place.
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NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM
Photo: iStock.com/Johnrob Mariner East 2 NGL pipeline now
in service

Energy Transfer LP’s Mariner East 2 natural gas liquids pipeline is now online, available for both interstate and intrastate service. Learn more about the 350-mile pipeline.
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READ OTHER UPDATES
• Navien recalls propane tankless water heaters, boilers
• Star Group mourns sudden death of CEO
• EDP acquires Ebbetts Pass Gas Service
• Expanded showroom, demo kitchen part of Conger LP Gas renovation
• Vision Financial Group promotes William Summers to CEO
• ThompsonGas acquires Automatic Gas and Appliance Co.
• Ferrellgas receives continued listing standards notice from NYSE
• Bergquist hires customer support specialist for remote tank monitoring
• Sharp Energy acquires propane assets of R.F. Ohl Fuel Oil
• EDP acquires Ohio-based Anderson Propane Services
• ThompsonGas names Jim Davis as COO
INDUSTRY VOICES
Photo: iStock.com/PeopleImages Effective maintenance requires human effort
For any business to function efficiently, intentional human intervention is needed. Here's why you should "get your hands dirty" when it comes to your business.
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PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS
Photo courtesy of Westmor Customizable LP storage tank skid from Westmor
Westmor’s new LP storage tank skid is customizable and built for minimal setup and installation. Take a closer look at the skids, which are available in 18,000- or 30,000-gallon sizes.
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LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
Screenshot: LPG staff Safety manager discusses emergency response to propane explosions
At the 2019 National Safety & Trainer's Conference, AmeriGas Propane Safety Manager Mark Holloway shares firsthand emergency response experiences. Hear what he has to say about the Las Vegas explosion.
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LP GAS HALL OF FAME
Media: LP Gas Magazine 2019 LP Gas Hall of Fame induction event set for April 12 in Atlanta
The eighth annual LP Gas Hall of Fame black-tie recognition dinner and awards ceremony will be held April 12 at The Ritz-Carlton in downtown Atlanta. This year’s inductees are Ramon Gonzalez Sr., Empire Gas; David Lugar, AmeriGas; Bill Mahre, Propane Technical Services; and Ray Murray III, Ray Murray Inc.

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