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Electronic payments processing, including electronic check conversion and collection, continues to grow at a rapid pace in the U.S. Surprisingly, one of the last industries to adopt electronic check processing is the propane industry. Read more»
Rick Roldan couldn't possibly have foreseen all that awaited him when he took the reins as president and CEO of the National Propane Gas Association in December 2002. Five years after the association's retooling and move to Washington, D.C., the man responsible for managing the transition and guiding the organization's new mission and strategic plan is facing bold new challenges on all fronts: a new national energy policy, a dramatic power swing in Congress, unprecedented industry consolidation and a radically changing global energy market. Read more»
Continued company growth depends on growing and retaining a strong customer base. Read more»
Scientists and engineers are on top of the quest for non-steel alternatives for tank construction, breaking new ground in researching suitable composite materials slated for below-grade applications. Read more»
A hose or fixture malfunction while filling or emptying a propane transport tank can create an explosive situation, and equipment manufacturers are aggressively debating which passive shut-off technology is better, complete with dueling testimonials. Read more»
Developments in tank gauge technology could make the rubber mallets commonly used to whack recalcitrant rotary gauges back into calibration obsolete. Read more»
With rising oil and materials costs, weak winters and unsure economic times, propane retailers are always looking for additional sources of income. Read more»
A two-year study of propane vapor regulators has determined that age has little effect on the performance of first- and second-stage regulators, but it plays a significant role in how well single-stage devices work. Read more»
Propane fleet operators often struggle when it comes to developing an effective driver performance management program. The challenge for most companies in this industry is usually the first logical step of any performance management program: defining and developing a productivity measurement. Read more»
Propane marketers got a glimpse into the propane markets throughout the world as part of the World LP Gas Forum. Among those highlighted were Canada and Mexico, providing U.S. marketers... Read more»
