Retailer strategies for future harsh winters
May 13, 2014 By Kevin Yanik
A January blizzard is in full effect, bringing 2 feet of snow, sub-zero temperatures and wind chills that…
Read More Crystal Flash acquires family-owned Michigan retailer
March 20, 2014 By LP Gas
Crystal Flash acquired Owens Propane Service Inc. and Owens Petroleum Inc. in Albion, Mich. The acquisition is the…
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100-year-old gas distributor launches residential propane division
February 7, 2014 By Kevin Yanik
100-year-old gas distributor growing after branching into residential side ILMO Products Co., with nine locations in Illinois and…
Read More Montana marketer names president, CEO
January 13, 2014 By LP Gas
Farmers Union Oil Co., a Montana-based propane marketer, named Scott Black president and CEO. Black replaces Kirk Marzolf,…
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Retailers coping with challenges of record-low temperatures
January 8, 2014 By Kevin Yanik
A later-than-usual crop drying season. Significant supply delays at propane terminals. And then a sudden polar vortex and…
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New York-based retailer growing behind balanced market approach
December 11, 2013 By Kevin Yanik
David Stroupe estimates he’s reviewed more than 250 propane businesses as prospective mergers or acquisitions throughout his career….
Read More MFA Oil ventures into new territory with acquisition
December 5, 2013 By LP Gas
MFA Oil Co. acquired Smoky Mountain Propane, a retailer based in Sylva, N.C. According to a press release,…
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Suburban Propane making change at the top
November 14, 2013 By LP Gas
Michael Dunn, president and CEO of Suburban Propane Partners LP, will retire at the end of the company’s current fiscal year.
Read More Marketing campaign, veteran employment garners retailer recognition
November 11, 2013 By LP Gas
ILMO Products Co. was recognized with awards recently for a targeted marketing campaign and its employment of veterans.
Read More AmeriGas adds member to board of directors
October 11, 2013 By LPGas
Brian Ford was elected a director of AmeriGas Propane Inc., effective Nov. 1.
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