Independence Propane names director of sales

July 14, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Independence Propane hired John Cepiel as director of sales. He brings over 25 years of propane industry experience to the southeastern Pennsylvania company.

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Propane company buyers on business relationships, acquisitions process

May 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry companies that grow in part through acquisitions vary their approach to connecting with propane retailers.

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Ferrellgas names CFO

March 9, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Overland Park, Kansas-based Ferrellgas Partners hired Michael Cole as CFO. He brings more than 35 years of experience in financial and energy-related fields.

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NPGA panel: Prepare now for natural disasters

March 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

An emergency preparedness panel discussion at the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) winter meetings focused on how to protect businesses against natural disasters and other emergencies.

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2023 LP Gas Growth Summit returns to Florida in September

February 15, 2023 By Brian Richesson

LP Gas magazine announced dates for its 2023 Growth Summit, which will be held Sept. 19-21 at Reunion Resort, outside Orlando, Florida.

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Cargas Energy publishes fourth annual tech report

January 25, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Cargas Energy published its Top Technology Trends in Fuel Delivery Benchmarking Report. The research includes data collected from more than 100 fuel dealers.

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Regional spotlight: Propane fuels the Northeast

January 16, 2023 By Brian Richesson

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

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2022 State of the Industry: Propane retailers face raging forces

December 19, 2022 By Brian Richesson

In the nearly three years since propane retailers first stared down a global pandemic, they now face a host of economic factors impacting their operations.