Propane Personality: Emily McComas

July 20, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Emily McComas uses various PERC channels, including social media and “The 1075” podcast, to equip marketers with the tools they need to be successful.

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LPG Spotlight: Great White Propane

July 17, 2020 By Carly Bemer

A Long Island-based retailer partners with a unique propane company, Tankfarm, to grow its business and gallon sales on a weekly basis.

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Organic fertilizer manufacturer relies on propane

July 14, 2020 By Brian Richesson

An organic fertilizer manufacturer in Florida is reaping the benefits of propane and the fruitful working relationship he’s developed with his retailer.

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NPGA director: Propane industry must mobilize outside DC

July 13, 2020 By Brian Richesson

NPGA’s Michael Baker recognizes the importance of industry members continuing to connect with legislators about the issues impacting their businesses.

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Research shows propane-fired steam method an effective alternative to fumigants

July 10, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Propane-powered steam method works to control soil pathogens and weeds for strawberry growers in California, shows UC Davis researcher.

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Technology to train drivers, manage risk

July 7, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Sapp Bros. and Paraco Gas are two propane retailers that turned to technology to take the unknown out of ensuring driver safety.

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A job hazard analysis helps determine what type of PPE to use. Photo: robeo/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Remember personal protective equipment protocols and training

July 6, 2020 By Stuart Flatow

Now is an appropriate time to remind folks about PPE, what kind is necessary and what type of training is required, says Stuart Flatow.

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PERC adopts latest educational strategies

July 3, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

The new approach to education addresses compliance programs, sales training, emergency response and consumer education in addition to CETP training.

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Maintaining clean and properly placed placards should be done daily. Photo by Joe McCarthy

Mitigating the risks faced by delivery professionals during a pandemic

June 30, 2020 By Randy Warner and Jimmy Ainsworth

Jimmy Ainsworth and Randy Warner discuss how delivery personnel can balance safety and uninterrupted service during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Greeneville has converted 13 police Ford sedans to run on autogas. Photo courtesy of Alliance AutoGas

Tennessee municipality grows autogas program

June 26, 2020 By Carly Bemer

The town of Greeneville has converted 18 police vehicles to propane autogas, including 13 law enforcement Ford sedans and 5 law enforcement Ford Explorers.

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