This is a 20-pound cylinder with an OPD valve and face seal that is in good condition. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council.

Educating personnel, the public about face seal inspection

April 13, 2020 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner outlines what your customers should know about face seal inspection requirements in the 2020 edition of NFPA 58.

This article is tagged with education, Randy Warner, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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Preparation eases pressure points this past heating season

April 7, 2020 By James Guyette

Marketers unite to fulfill fertile fall crop drying load and meet heating demands during the relatively mild 2019-20 winter.

This article is tagged with Deb Grooms, James Guyette, Leslie Anderson, Mike Newland, Steve Kossuth and posted in Current Issue, Featured

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In the Know: Communicating during a crisis

April 3, 2020 By Tony Botts

While the COVID-19 emergency plays out, do not discount the value of open and consistent communication, as well as common sense and proactive steps.

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Propane industry adjusts to COVID-19 effects

March 30, 2020 By Carly Bemer

The coronavirus has taken a toll on industries across the world, but the propane industry continues to keep calm and carry on.

This article is tagged with Conger LP Gas, COVID-19, Dixie Gas & Oil, Ferrellgas, Koppy's Propane, Paraco Gas, propane industry, propane retailers, Ted Johnson Propane and posted in COVID-19, Current Issue, Featured

Propane and the ‘new world’ of COVID-19

March 26, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Propane has always been the go-to fuel in emergencies, in situations that require a clean, portable and versatile energy source.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, NPGA, Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Steve Kaminski and posted in Blue Flame Blog, COVID-19, Current Issue

Photo courtesy of Empire Gas Co. and Liquilux Gas Corp.

Faces & Places: March 2020

March 23, 2020 By LP Gas

Check out these photos from around the propane industry, including at the World LPG Association’s Innovation for Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with Anova, Arizona, Chet Reshamwala, Empire Gas Co. Inc., NPGA, Otodata, Puerto Rico, Suburban Propane and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Fostering product enthusiasm and a sales-oriented culture

March 23, 2020 By Randy Doyle

A sales culture must begin with leadership that instills confidence and enthusiasm for the products and services propane provides.

This article is tagged with marketing, propane sales, Randy Doyle, Real Talk with Randy and posted in Current Issue, Featured

Establishing a policies and procedures manual

March 19, 2020 By Eric H. Leskinen

Frequently asked questions to help propane marketers create or improve policies and procedures manuals for their operations.

This article is tagged with Eric Leskinen, P3 Propane Safety, safety and posted in Current Issue, Blue Flame Blog

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LinkedIn optimization for propane marketers

March 17, 2020 By Allison Kral

Here’s how propane retailers can use LinkedIn to their benefit to connect, recruit hires, provide insights and news, and share opportunities.

This article is tagged with LinkedIn, marketing, networking, propane marketers, the digital space and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, Featured

at an industry responder conference. Photo by Larry Dombrowski/Logica 3

Know your first responders

March 16, 2020 By Stuart Flatow

Stuart Flatow advises propane marketers to build relationships with first responders to ensure the best outcome in the event of an emergency.

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