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FEBRUARY 18, 2021
 
  IN THE LEAD
 
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2021 Top Propane Retailers overcome new challenges
 
When faced with the challenge that was 2020, propane marketers surveyed for this year’s LP Gas Top Propane Retailers rose to the occasion – and, in some cases, rose through the ranks. Learn more about their efforts.
 
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  CLOSER LOOK: HEMP MARKET  
 
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Propane fuels drying process for hemp harvest
 
Before parts of the hemp plant can be transformed into products with tens of thousands of uses, it must be dried effectively. Enter the clean and efficient power of propane.
 
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  NEWS
 
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Propane industry revamps environmental messaging
 
As calls to electrify everything intensify, propane marketers can respond with renewed confidence thanks to a unified environmental messaging campaign spearheaded by industry leadership. Learn more about the fresh approach.
 
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Enterprise welcomes first vessel powered by LPG
 
The first marine vessel powered by LPG loaded at the Enterprise Hydrocarbon Terminal on the Houston Ship Channel. Read about this novel application for propane as a transportation fuel.
 
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Platform Fuels names Steve Wambold as CEO
 
An active member of the National Propane Gas Association, Steve Wambold has led successful teams as CEO of Ferrellgas and Team Drive-Away. Learn more about his latest role as leader of Platform Fuels.
 
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Headshot: Brandon Smith
 
CHS appoints general counsel, executive VP
 
U.S. agribusiness cooperative CHS named Brandon Smith executive vice president and general counsel. Learn about the years of experience he brings to his new position.
 
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Headshot: David Stroupe
 
EDP promotes vice president of corporate development
 
Energy Distribution Partners (EDP) promoted industry veteran David Stroupe to executive vice president of corporate development. Learn about his acquisitions experience at EDP.
 
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Headshot: Nancy Coop
 
Cetane Associates appoints marketing director
 
Financial advisory firm Cetane Associates promoted Nancy Coop to director of marketing. Find out about her longtime industry leadership and advocacy.
 
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Headshot: Federico Bruschi
 
Cavagna North America selects managing director
 
After more than 17 years with the Cavagna Group, Federico Bruschi has been appointed managing director of Cavagna North America. Learn more about his contributions to the company.
 
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Headshots: Todd Meyer (left), Cody Patrick
 
GEC names outstanding service honorees, awards recipients
 
Gas Equipment Co. (GEC) honored employees with individual and team service awards for outstanding performance during its annual meeting. Find out about the recipients.
 
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  INDUSTRY VOICES
 
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Propane’s value proposition versus electricity remains strong
 
Can propane compete with electricity? Today, the answer is a confident “yes.” Learn why market conditions are the most favorable for propane in more than 20 years.
 
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  PRODUCT SHOWCASE
 
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Retail autogas dispensers feature enhanced software
 
Superior Energy Systems’ PRO-Vend 1050 and PRO-Vend 2050 autogas dispensers communicate with integrated fuel management systems, tracking key data like driver and vehicle identification, vehicle mileage and gallons pumped.
 
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  VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
 
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What success will look like in the autogas market
 
Hear what Steve Whaley, director of autogas business development at the Propane Education & Research Council, thinks the autogas market can accomplish in the coming years.
 
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  LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT
 
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2021 LP Gas Growth Summit applications open
 
The LP Gas Growth Summit is an exclusive buyer/seller networking event in which propane retailers learn ways to diversify their offerings, improve efficiencies and grow gallons. Contact Brian Kanaba at bkanaba@northcoastmedia.net for more information.
 
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  FROM THE MAGAZINE
 
 
 
2021 LP Gas Rising Leaders
Now in its fifth year, the LP Gas Rising Leaders initiative brings to the forefront the propane industry's best and brightest young leaders. Get to know the class of 2021.
 
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Retail propane sales reach
10 billion gallons in annual report

 
Propane sales topped 10 billion gallons in 2019 for the first time in over a decade, according to data compiled in the latest Annual Retail Propane Sales Report. Learn what else caught our attention from the report.
 
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