Online tool helps municipalities learn about propane equipment

May 22, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The Propane Education & Research Council launched a webpage for municipalities to learn more about propane mower opportunities.

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Pembina moving forward with propane dehydrogenation facility

May 19, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Pembina Pipeline Corp. and Petrochemical Industries Co. are moving ahead with the development of a proposed propylene and polypropylene production facility in Alberta, Canada.

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ThompsonGas purchases Burkardt’s LP Gas

May 18, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The company was acquired from Bill and Beverly Burkardt, whose business is located in Polo, Illinois.

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Propane industry leaders respond to supply concerns, plan next steps

May 18, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Increased propane production levels and U.S. export demand tied to decreased domestic demand have put the topic of propane supply at the forefront of many retailers’ minds.

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Roadside vehicle, driver inspection event scheduled in June

May 17, 2017 By Megan Smalley

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance plans to sponsor a “roadcheck” enforcement event June 6-8 at locations across the United States.

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Axxis Software appoints business development executive

May 16, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Axxis Software, part of Oil Price Information Service, an IHS Markit company, named Brian Reynolds as a senior SCM business development executive.

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Acquisition helps Quebec company fulfill growth plan in eastern Canada

May 15, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Groupe Filgo-Sonic, an energy distributor in Quebec, Canada, acquired the assets of Bell-Gaz ltée, a propane distributor in Quebec, and Compagnie du chemin de fer Lanaudière Inc.

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Eastern Propane Corp. mourns loss of Shirley Nicholson

May 14, 2017 By Brian Richesson

Shirley Mae Nicholson, wife of Eastern Propane Corp. Chairman Bob Nicholson and mother of Eastern Propane Corp. President Rob Nicholson, died May 12 in Sparta, New Jersey. She was 85.

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