May 2021: US forklift truck factory shipments
Each month, LP Gas provides updates on the U.S. propane market, as well as the latest trends. The data for May 2021 focuses on forklift truck factory shipments. read more
4 takeaways from PERC’s spring meeting
Here are four points of discussion from PERC's spring meeting that should focus our attention on new opportunities and other pressing issues for propane. read more
Line 5 continues to flow as Michigan’s closure deadline passes
Enbridge continues to operate Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac despite orders from the state of Michigan to shut down operations by May 12. read more
ERP software offers financial, back-office functionality
Vertrax released its new enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, Vertrax Energy, a fully native Amazon Web Services cloud-based solution designed to streamline and automate core business operations. The ERP software combines financial management and back-office functionality. The financial management features include general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cash management, inventory management, tax management, fixed assets, payroll and reporting/analytics. The back-office functions include... read more
Financial swaps enable quick, accurate price quotes
Learn how a propane retailer can use a financial swap to provide a fixed price to a customer for months or even years in advance. read more
Propane inventory a metric to watch
Mark Rachal of Cost Management Solutions shares the No. 1 factor propane marketers should watch to gauge inventory builds in the months to come. read more
EDP names central region vice president
As Energy Distribution Partners' (EDP) new region vice president for the central U.S., Chris Daly is responsible for leading the operations management team. read more
LP Gas timeline (1960-69): The buildout of infrastructure
To celebrate our 80th anniversary, LP Gas has created a timeline marking the industry’s history through our own pages. Here we present the 1960s. read more
North American forklift truck sales dip in 2020
North American forklift truck sales decreased 5.1 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to the Industrial Truck Association. read more
Forklift emissions data showcases propane’s edge
A study conducted by the Gas Technology Institute and the Nexight Group analyzed the comparative emissions of propane in key markets, including forklifts. read more
