New PERC chairman to push technology initiative; council proposes $34 million budget plan
August 9, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
Joe Armentano of Paraco Gas and the Executive Committee are paving PERC’s path for 2012.
Read More Paraco Gas acquires Vitale Bottled Gas
December 9, 2010 By LP Gas
Paraco assumes service and distribution of more than 2 million gallons of propane to 6,500 residential and commercial customers.
Read More What happens to propane industry employees after an acquisition?
May 1, 2009 By Jennifer Webb and LP Gas
Many propane companies are tight-knit and family-owned operations, so what happens to loyal employees after these companies are sold?
Read More Industry to invest $6 million to ramp up green energy message
March 1, 2009 By Patrick Hyland and LP Gas
The propane industry is going to invest $6 million to ramp up its green energy message.
Read More Paraco Gas Corp.
July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
As acquisitions help Paraco Gas Corp. expand into a regional company, it remains the neighborhood supplier of propane for its customers.
Read More Shut Down
March 1, 2008 By LP Gas
The propane industry’s four-year push to tap into the lucrative indoor cabinet heater market came to a screeching halt when the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) board of directors on Feb. 12 voted 88-1 to suspend any further expenditure of resources to move the contentious issue forward.
Read More Letter to the Editor
January 1, 2008 By LP Gas
In the September 2007 issue of LP Gas, columnist Jay Johnston questioned the safety of wrapping cylinders with plastic sleeves. Sadly, Mr. Johnston recited a propane grill accident that had no apparent connection to the use of a plastic sleeve.
Read More Showrooms: Great place to showcase or waste of space?
August 1, 2006 By LP Gas
For a variety of companies in myriad industries, a showroom is a great way to show off the latest and greatest products to new and existing customers.
Read More Beyond the basics
June 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Bobtail redesign includes driver protection and convenience innovations
Read More What’s Ailing Workers Comp?
October 1, 2003 By LP Gas
Anyone who has recently tried to purchase commercial insurance knows the surprise: Rates have skyrocketed. In simple terms, the commercial insurance industry is in the midst of what is called a "hard market," meaning that the traditional competition-based price-cutting used by carriers to gain new business no longer exists. Instead, the focus is on raising rates to try to rebuild sagging profits.
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