In the July 2018 issue of The Blue Flame Pilot: OSHA’s crane rule pushes the propane industry to action

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GET SOCIAL CURRENT ISSUE EVENTS PERC Can-Do Conference July 30-31 Chicago Northeast Propane Show Aug. 8-9 Worcester, Massachusetts NPGA Fall Board of Directors Meeting Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Houston World LPG Forum Oct. 2-4 Houston LP Gas Growth Summit Oct. 24-26 Orlando, Florida IN THE LEAD OSHA’s crane rule pushes the propane industry to action The crane rule compliance date is quickly approaching. At Propane Days, the National Propane Gas Association and the propane industry gathered to urge members of Congress to take effective action against the governmental challenges facing the industry, including OSHA’s crane rule. [ read more ] READ RELATED INFORMATION > NPGA submits comment against crane rule to OSHA > Propane Days: A firsthand account A CLOSER LOOK Bracing for the impact of US tariffs U.S. tariffs on aluminum and steel, Chinese tariffs on propane and the possibility of cylinder dumping may have an impact on the American propane industry. Find out more about how propane operations may be affected. [ read more ] NEWS latest headlines from LPGASMAGAZINE.COM Crestwood expands Rose Hill, Davisville, Montgomery rail terminals Crestwood completed expansions at its Rose Hill, North Carolina, and Montgomery, New York, rail terminals. Learn more about the expansions, as well as the upgrades underway at Crestwood's Davisville, Rhode Island, terminal. [ read more ] READ OTHER UPDATES • Northeast Propane Show to focus on safety, sales growth • NPGA confirms 2018-19 officers at mid-year board meeting • Women in Propane agrees to be official chapter of Women in LPG • Manchester Tank issues safety notice for propane distributors, fillers • Ferrellgas acquires northern New York propane retailer • Eastern Propane adds Reliable Oil & Propane to holdings • ThompsonGas makes third acquisition of 2018 • Matrix makes promotions, adds to industry team • Blue Cow Software adds two software developers • Warm Thoughts Communications adds sales manager • Conger LP Gas names communications director INDUSTRY VOICES How to handle negativity on social media If your retail propane operation has a social media presence, you most likely will receive negative comments or reviews. Take a look at these five tips for combating the negativity. [ read more ] PRODUCT SHOWCASE view more at LPGASMAGAZINE.COM/PRODUCTS Enerco Group expands portable heater line Enerco Group Inc. expanded its DeWalt portable heater line with the addition of the DXH12B cordless propane portable heater. Get the details. [ read more ] LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT Technologies to incorporate into propane businesses Propane retailers explore the different types of technologies they’d like to incorporate into their propane businesses. [ watch video now ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT Join us Oct. 24-26 in Orlando, Florida, for the LP Gas Growth Summit The featured speaker for this year’s Growth Summit has been confirmed. Dale Delay, president of Cost Management Solutions LLC, has over 25 years in the oil and gas industry. He has experience as a gas liquids trader, marketing manager of merchant fractionation facilities and director/manager of wholesale operations. Delay will lead a discussion on pricing in the propane market and a simple hedge strategy that can add good returns to your business. [ learn more about the event ] [ apply to attend ] LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS Bergquist Bergquist is a wholesale distributor committed to providing innovative propane products, outstanding customer service and technical support to its customers. Customers gain access to propane industry experts, thousands of inventoried items, same-day shipping and more. [ read more ] Blue Cow Software Blue Cow Software’s Ignite® suite of software solutions is designed to help propane retailers with end-to-end management of their operations, improving efficiency and profitability by fully integrating processes and programs from accounting to CRM. [ read more ] Propane Management Systems Propane Management Systems is an Accounts Receivable software package along with a Truck tablet system controlling all aspects of the delivery. The software gives retailers control of their business, is user friendly, requires minimal training and has awesome support. [ read more ] LP GAS CYLINDER EXCHANGE SURVEY Take our cylinder exchange survey What are your thoughts on cylinder exchange programs? Why do you – or don’t you – offer one? We want to hear from you! Please take our cylinder exchange survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card. The information you provide anonymously will be used as part of our special September section on the cylinder exchange market. [ take the survey ] LP GAS HALL OF FAME Nominate a deserving individual for the LP Gas Hall of Fame LP Gas magazine inducted four members into the LP Gas Hall of Fame this year in Atlanta. We’re already preparing to add to this illustrious group in 2019, and we’re asking for you to join the nomination process. Tell us who you think deserves this honor. [ nominate someone here ] FROM THE MAGAZINE → Growing trends in tank monitoring → Propane generators grow gallons, minimize impacts of harmful weather → Evaluating your employee engagement levels