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Tracking LPG flow changes, supply trends, concerns

June 24, 2019 By Brian Richesson

More LP gas is on the move, leaving from North American coasts and bound mainly for Asian destinations,…

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Cavagna North America hires North American product manager

June 24, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Randy Warner, formerly of Ferrellgas and Warner C3H8 Consulting, will now serve as the product manager for North America at Cavagna North America.

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A school with propane tanks damaged by a tornado. Photo courtesy of logica3

Preparing for a future natural disaster

June 24, 2019 By Stuart Flatow

LP Gas contributing editor and industry veteran Stuart Flatow offers tips to prepare your operation for natural disasters.

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Griffin’s Propane manager Cody Newman remains positive after gas station shooting

June 13, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Donations can be made to a GoFundMe page set up for Cody Newman and his family to help with their medical expenses.

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Clark, far right, working in the Caribbean during a bobtail training event. He says working in the propane industry has taken him around the world. Photo courtesy of Tom Clark

Propane Personality: RMPA’s Tom Clark

May 13, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A conversation with Tom Clark, the executive director of the Rocky Mountain Propane Association

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Winter 2019 brought weather challenges, but supply lines hold steady to maintain service. Photo: iStock.com/AlbertPego

Propane industry still strong through past winter heating season

May 13, 2019 By James Guyette

Supply lines hold steady and customers stay cozy during the 2019 winter, which brought challenging weather extremes to retailers.

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Minnesota Propane Association hires executive director

May 7, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

Dave Wager will take over as the Minnesota Propane Association executive director on January 1, 2020, when Roger Leider’s term comes to a close.

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Solution to propane industry employee challenges: Hire veterans

May 2, 2019 By Brian Richesson

Military veterans are ready and willing to serve your business, and they have the high personal and professional qualities to do so successfully.

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Murray was instrumental in the development of NPGA’s Vision 2014 strategic initiative. Photo courtesy of NPGA.

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Ray Murray III

April 8, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A propane industry veteran is grounded in service and family and now finds a place in the LP Gas Hall of Fame class of 2019.

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The chemical formula for propane adorned Mahre’s license plate. Photo courtesy of the Mahre family.

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Bill Mahre

April 2, 2019 By Joe McCarthy

A propane industry journeyman establishes strong safety presence in Minnesota and beyond through work in the courtroom and association.

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