In the February 2019 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: LP Gas announces 2019 top propane retailers list

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS The Work Truck Show March 5-8 Indianapolis NPGA Technology, Standards & Safety Committee Meeting March 10-12 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma M-PACT March 26-28 Indianapolis IN THE LEAD LP Gas unveils 2019 Rising Leaders LP Gas magazine’s annual Rising Leaders initiative recognizes the propane industry's next generation of leaders and shares their visions for business success and the future. Get to know the 2019 class. [ read more ] [ nominate a future Rising Leader ] A CLOSER LOOK: RETAILER RANKINGS LP Gas announces 2019 top propane retailers list Take a look at LP Gas' annual listing of the largest retail propane companies in the United States, measured by 2018 gallon sales, along with the people who lead and manage them. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM NPGA president and CEO to step down in 2019 After 24 years with the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), and the past 17 as its CEO, Rick Roldan will exit NPGA’s top leadership post this year. Learn more about his decision. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • Williams, Targa Resources team on NGL pipeline projects • EIA: East, Southwest to drive US natural gas plant liquids growth • Embraco, Hussmann turn to natural refrigerant propane • NGL Energy Partners purchases wholesale propane business from DCP • Garsite Progress LLC acquires Garsite, Progress Tank businesses • PERC names senior vice president for communications • NPGA names Kevin Boland as communications director • Bergquist hires customer support specialist for remote tank monitoring • Paraco Gas acquires Massachusetts-based Martin’s Oil & Gas • J.R. Martinez to speak at 2019 NPGA Propane Expo • EPA to offer grant funding for projects aimed at reducing diesel emissions • AmeriGas Propane names vice president, CFO • ThompsonGas tabs director of business development • ThompsonGas names vice president of sales INDUSTRY VOICES Delivering propane in extreme weather is serious business It is with the 2019 polar vortex that we praise the men and women of the propane industry whose jobs call for working on the front lines, braving whatever weather is thrown at them to keep the gallons flowing and their customers warm. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Hoot Payment Solutions reduces payment processing costs Hoot Payment Solutions, an electronic payment processing service designed for propane and fuel oil companies, is now available for integration with a wide range of back office management programs. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT How to find the right training methods for your propane operation Paraco Gas Director of Safety David Latourell examines various propane industry training methods, including classroom, hands-on, blended learning and online training. [ watch video now ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME 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. [ learn more about the LP Gas Hall of Fame ] [ purchase tickets to the 2019 dinner and induction ceremony ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Faces & Places: January 2019 → Online course helps drivers avoid injuries