10 safety checks to complete during the off-season

July 13, 2023 By Benny Gay

Safety checks to complete during the off-season include looking for hazards and worn-out equipment, and evaluating maintenance and housekeeping.

This article is tagged with PERC, safety signals, ThompsonGas and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, right, meets with propane industry members during Propane Days. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Propane Days returns to congressional offices for in-person meetings

July 11, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) Propane Days advocacy event in Washington, D.C., returned to in-person meetings for the first time since 2019.

This article is tagged with agriculture, Capitol Hill, congress, Joe Buschur, legislation, Michael Baker, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Propane Days, Washington D.C. and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The Midwest boasts a large ag market. (Photo courtesy of Co-Alliance Cooperative Inc.)

Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the Midwest

July 10, 2023 By Ellen Kriz

Our quarterly series examines the unique geographical nature of the propane industry. This month, we look at the Midwest.

This article is tagged with Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

In today’s market, it may be advantageous to sell your existing fleet for a higher value. (Photo: LP Gas staff)

4 factors driving vehicle purchases

July 7, 2023 By Obie Dixon

Obie Dixon, director of special projects at Propane Resources, explains how to make well-informed decisions about new or replacement vehicle purchases.

This article is tagged with In the Know, propane resources, Propane Resources LLC, truck drivers and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Newsletters still work hard for propane operations

July 6, 2023 By Tom Jaenicke

Customer newsletters are still the most effective tool for propane retailers to reach their customers directly with no overlap or shortfall in distribution.

This article is tagged with Marketing Mix, tom jaenicke, Warm Thoughts Communications and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Flanged internal valve in the closed position. (Image courtesy of Cavagna Group)

How internal valves support safe bobtail deliveries

July 5, 2023 By Randy Warner

Randy Warner, product safety manager at Cavagna North America, discusses the operation and safety of internal valves on propane bobtails.

This article is tagged with Cavagna Group, Cavagna North America, PERC, Randy Warner, Safety First column and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo: Elisank79/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Showcase site visits from elected officials

July 3, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Hosting a congressional site visit is an effective way to promote your propane business and the industry. Be sure to take good notes.

This article is tagged with congress, digital media, law, legal, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), promotion, Propane Days, social media, technology, the digital space and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Photo courtesy of Drew James productions

Faces & Places: June 2023

June 30, 2023 By LP Gas

Find images of propane industry professionals at the 2023 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and LP Gas Hall of Fame.

This article is tagged with faces & places, Lakes Gas, LP Gas Hall of Fame, Minnesota, National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, Tennessee, ThompsonGas, Wisconsin Propane Gas Association (WPGA), Women in Propane Council (WIP) and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Organize technology to do your due diligence

June 29, 2023 By Christopher Caywood

Christopher Caywood discusses what buyers and sellers should know about technology during a transaction in his monthly column.

This article is tagged with Caywood Propane Gas Inc., Christopher Caywood, Mergers and Acquisitions, retailer technology, technology and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Propane marketer uncovers trucking solutions at LP Gas Growth Summit

June 27, 2023 By Bob Sandrick

Westmor Industries landed a new customer last year thanks to teamwork, perseverance, timing and its decision to attend its first LP Gas Growth Summit.

This article is tagged with bobtails, Florida, LP Gas Growth Summit, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, propane bobtails, Summit Success Stories, trucks, Westmor Industries and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Current Issue