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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

IN THE LEAD

Retailers advised on factors that could impact supply this winter

In what has been an especially unpredictable year, propane retailers are now looking ahead to winter to prepare for heating season in a variety of ways. Hear from industry leaders about their approach.

Tankers ride the rails to supply retailers’ winter propane needs

Maintaining an adequate supply of railroad-routed propane, and the necessary amount of tanker cars to haul it, is critical to fulfill U.S. propane needs.

Guard against the spread of COVID-19 this winter

How retailers should prepare for the upcoming heating season

LPG supply chain leaders sound off about winter prep

CLOSER LOOK: INDUSTRY SURVEY

Survey charts industry’s response to challenges new and old

Gray, Gray & Gray's annual survey reflects the industry’s current approach to the coronavirus pandemic and the online business environment it precipitated. Learn more about the results.

NEWS

AmeriGas group director named PERC chairman

Daniel Dixon of AmeriGas Propane received the customary gavel – albeit virtually – and became the new chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Learn more about his goals for the council.

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Lock America’s Fill Valve and POLocks protect propane tanks from tampering and unauthorized fills. Locking the fill and outlet valves ensures that customers will adhere to their contracts and not turn to a competitor, and will not cause damage by tampering. The POLock also discourages the theft of exchange tanks by securing the outlet valve of the tank.

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Ferrell North America hires vice president

Ferrell North America, the wholesale propane supply arm of Ferrellgas, named transportation industry veteran Sonny Catlett II as vice president.

Paraco Gas names director of sales

Paraco Gas promoted Charles Buonincontri – who has been with the company for almost 20 years – from central regional sales manager to director of sales.

AWG acquires Bestway Welding Supply

MFA Oil buys propane assets of Simmons Foods

ThompsonGas makes its seventh acquisition of 2020

Growmark FS merges with Star Energy FS

Superior Plus expands propane operations in the Northeast

E-LPG Week registration opens; keynote speaker added to lineup

PERC launches webinar series about propane technologies

Communication, engine projects receive PERC funding

Pennsylvania retailer adds propane delivery service

POPULAR FROM LPGASMAGAZINE.COM

DOE funding for vehicle technology shows ‘parity for propane’

Industry leaders are hailing Department of Energy (DOE) research funding totaling more than $9 million for vehicle technologies utilizing propane. Read about the six propane-related projects that earned the funding.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

PERC's new chairman discusses plans for the organization

Daniel Dixon, group director of business development at AmeriGas and the new chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), says he wants the organization to focus its spending on fewer projects that have a greater impact and to use metrics to drive council decisions.

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INDUSTRY VOICES

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Make the switch to mobile safety documentation

If you haven’t already adopted mobile technology in your safety documentation program, now is the right time to make the switch, says P3 Propane Safety.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Compressor system enables full evacuation from rail cars

Corken developed the Propane Miser, a compressor system designed to fully evacuate propane from rail cars during offloading. Learn about the benefits it offers terminal operators.

LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT

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LP Gas Growth Summit Spotlight: Otodata

In this LP Gas Growth Summit partner spotlight, hear David Dodd of Otodata explain what the company brings to the industry and give advice to fellow industry members as they persevere through the pandemic.

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FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Associations, retailers invest in workforce development

Faced with workforce development challenges, associations and retailers find ways to recruit new workers – and make them stay.

LPG Spotlight: Superior Propane

Focused on retaining more customers, Ontario-based Superior Propane partnered with an analytics platform to ensure high-quality customer service.

Help realtors sell propane-powered homes, businesses

While some priorities have shifted over the years, learn about the longstanding advantages of propane that realtors need to hear more about.

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