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AUGUST 19, 2021
 
  IN THE LEAD
 
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Propane generators ease power outage anxieties
 
Propane generators can ease power outage anxieties by producing a reliable energy supply when the nation’s antiquated electrical grid stalls. Learn about propane’s role in power generation.
 
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  CLOSER LOOK: ENVIRONMENTAL MESSAGING   
 
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Environmental playbook challenges propane marketers to lead a grassroots campaign
 
The industry’s environmental campaign aims to account for local differences while underscoring the same core messages everywhere propane is sold. Learn how to talk about propane’s environmental benefits and other positive attributes based on audience and locale.
 
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  NEWS
 
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Infrastructure bill includes funding opportunities for propane
 
Several provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act promote the use of propane across multiple sectors. Learn more about the funding opportunities.
 
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SkyBitz names VP of tank monitoring sales
 
SkyBitz appointed Ken Moore to a new executive role as vice president of sales for the company's tank monitoring division.
 
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Bergquist adds two area sales managers
 
Bergquist Inc. brought on Jack Zoback as an area sales manager for Minnesota and Wisconsin and Amy Berg as a tank monitor sales specialist for the western U.S. Learn more about the new hires.
 
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Carl Kaplan joins Gray, Gray & Gray
 
Carl Kaplan, a veteran of the natural gas, propane and fuel oil distribution industries, has been named manager of business development at Gray, Gray & Gray. Learn more about his background.
 
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ADD Systems software specialist retires
 
Gregg Lounsbury, software application specialist for ADD Systems (Advanced Digital Data Inc.), has retired after more than 20 years with the company. Learn about his contributions.
 
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  LP GAS VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
 
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New PERC chairman Stuart Weidie details his priorities for the council
 
Stuart Weidie, president and CEO of Blossman Gas in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sworn in as the new chairman of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Learn about his goals for the industry and priorities in the new role.
 
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  INDUSTRY VOICES
 
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In the Know: Workforce development
 
A human resources expert explains how propane retailers can recruit and retain top talent at their companies amid hiring difficulties.
 
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  PRODUCT SHOWCASE
 
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Blue Bird begins production of propane buses with new engine
 
Blue Bird began production of its 2022 Blue Bird Vision propane school buses, integrating Ford’s 7.3-liter V-8 engine and a fuel system designed specifically for school buses. Learn more about the propane autogas technology.
 
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  LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT
 
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Last chance to apply for 2021 LP Gas Growth Summit
 
The LP Gas Growth Summit is an exclusive buyer/seller networking event in which propane retailers learn ways to diversify their offerings, improve efficiencies and grow gallons. This year’s event will be held Sept. 15-17 in Orlando, Florida.
 
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  LP GAS GROWTH SUMMIT PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS
 
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Blue Cow Software
 
Blue Cow Software’s Ignite is the business management software suite of choice for more than 350 of North America’s leading propane and fuel oil companies. Ignite improves efficiency and puts control of business operations into a bundled program that is easy to use and helps companies grow more profitably.
 
Legacy Energy Consulting
 
At Legacy Energy Consulting, we specialize in seller representation. In our first 6 months, we successfully brokered the sales of 3 propane suppliers. Here is what sets us apart:
  • Over 30 years of direct propane industry experience.
  • National reach.
  • We understand your business and how to market it.
  • Trusted relationships with the most buyers nationwide.
  • Deep understanding of what buyers are looking for and how to present it to them.
  • Our process generates multiple offers so that you can find the right deal for you, your employees and your customers.
Metsa
 
Metsa is a family-owned and operated tank manufacturing company that has worked for the past 37 years to bring quality ASME-certified propane tanks to our customers and help them grow their business. We use only premium brands such as RegO valves, Rochester Gauges and powder-coated paint. We focus our production line on tanks ranging from 120- to 1,990-gallon tanks, and we now offer autogas dispenser models for sizes from 1,000 to 1,990 gallons. Fulfilling our commitment to continuous improvement, we are happy to announce that our brand-new powder paint booth is now ready. This pass-through automatic system will be replacing our previous manual application method and will allow us to deliver higher quality parts with an even distribution of paint thickness, better transfer efficiency and an overall improved finish.
 
Roush CleanTech
 
Roush CleanTech, an industry leader of advanced clean transportation solutions, is a division of the global engineering company Roush Enterprises. Roush CleanTech develops propane autogas technology for medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles and school buses. With more than 37,000 vehicles on the road, the Livonia, Michigan-based company delivers economical, emissions-reducing options for fleets across North America. Learn more at roushcleantech.com or by calling 800.59.ROUSH.
 
Cargas
 
Cargas is an employee-owned software company with 161 employees. Cargas is the creator and provider of Cargas Energy, leading software for fuel delivery and HVAC service companies. With tools for fuel delivery, customer service, HVAC service and cylinder exchange operations, Cargas Energy helps fuel dealers do more with the resources they already have so they can grow their businesses. Through its unique employee-owned culture, Cargas fosters a commitment to excellence, a dedication to teamwork and a high level of customer care. Established in 1988, Cargas has continuously been recognized as a Best Place to Work.
 
  FROM THE MAGAZINE
 
 
 
Let’s get on the same (web) page
Christopher Caywood explains easy steps propane retailers can take to update company websites to convey safety and environmental messages.
 
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LPG Spotlight: Douglass Distributing
 
Texas-based retailer Douglass Distributing sought a unique opportunity in the mobile power generation market to fuel gallon sales and market propane.
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
How to add propane storage affordably despite the steel shortage
 
Date: Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021
Sponsored content by: One-Tank
 
Summary: Need to get more ROI from your inventory without making a big, risky financial investment? Join us Sept. 30 for expert tips to help your business start generating more revenue today — without adding expensive (and unnecessary) infrastructure.
 
Speaker: Brian Humphrey, CEO of InSite and founder of One-Tank

 
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