LP/Gas articles from April 2002

LP/Gas archives from April 2002

Insurance woes mount.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Propane retailers nationwide are howling about skyrocketing insurance premiums, particularly on the heels of yet another warm winter that is choking cash flow. Not only are marketers facing premium hikes of 150 percent or more, they must...

LP/GAS STOCK INDEX.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... LP/GAS STOCK INDEX SPONSORED BY F-RAMS Propane Master Limited Partnership Comparison Company Symbol Quarter Price Distribution Yield Ended (3/8/02) AmeriGas APU Dec. ...

Propane MLP Price History.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... [GRAPH OMITTED] Historic price index Propane stock price history calculated by averaging unweighted prices for AmeriGas, Cornerstone, Ferrellgas, Heritage, Inergy, Star Gas and Suburban master limited partnerships. Sources: Public...

WEATHER WATCH.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... WEATHER WATCH Heating degree days by state State February Deviation Year- Deviation from norm to-Date[*] from norm Alabama 562 27 2091...

Upcoming events.
April 1, 2002... * April 6-9 National Propane Gas Association's Southeastern Convention & International Exposition at the World Congress Center in Atlanta. For details, call Chuck Brandon at 678.290-8262 or visit the NPGA web site at www.npgasoutheastern.com....

The safety advocate: Rebel renegade or courageous crusader?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... It's fun to see people with passion in their eyes fighting for what they believe in (unless it happens to be a DOT Inspector and your HAZMAT files are out of date). Most people with passion in their eyes are committed, focused and...

Helping your business hurdle legal business challenges.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... I am excited to have the opportunity to discuss with you, the members of the propane industry, legal issues affecting your businesses. Through this monthly column, I hope to provide ideas, insight and answers to the challenges facing your...

The business of your propane business.(Brief Article)(Column)
April 1, 2002... I am pleased to join forces with Pat Hyland and his team of professionals at LP/Gas Magazine to provide you with a new column filled with ideas and concepts that will be of value to you in the daily course of operating your business. If...

Lots of tax goodies for LPG vehicles.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Going through the annual pains of writing your check to the IRS? Look forward and cheer up. It might not be so bad for propane users in the future. The Senate Finance Committee approved for Senate consideration the Energy Tax Incentives Act of...

Propane inventories.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Propane inventories dropped by 2.5 million barrels to 40.1 million barrels as winter weather the first week of March kept demand high, reports the Energy Information Administration. Drawdowns the first week in March average only 1.8 million...

Bobtail fees.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Don't look for a break in bobtail fees soon. The Research and Special Programs Administration announced its second delay in its plan to reduce registration fees for hazmat carriers. Now RSPA says it will wait until Congress enacts an 2003...

LPG vehicles.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Auto manufacturers may get more incentive to build vehicles that can operate on propane. The National Highway traffic Safety Administration has proposed to extendthrough the 2008 model year the tax break for building duel-fueled vehicles. NHTSA...

Fun in the Sun : Sea-3 Florida propane import facility off to hot start.
April 1, 2002... The vacation brochures don't lie. The Atlantic Ocean water is the truest blue, and swaths of small boats bob gently at the many inlet docks that make Florida such an attractive destination for retirees and vacationers alike. By lunchtime,...

Marketers urged to fire up PR for OPDs.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Propane dealers have a key role to play in spreading the word about the overfill protection devices that must be on the barbecue cylinders of propane customers throughout their service areas. Propane industry oficials are urging marketers...

Positioning NPGA for the Future.(National Propane Gas Association)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... We all have positive role models. And we also have the other kind. They are the people whose examples we strive not to replicate. For me, the best example of the latter is Charles Duell. At the end of the 19th century, Charles Duell was the...

Field of (Bad) Dreams : Suburban Propane's running battle against California suburban sprawl.
April 1, 2002... If you build it, they will come. At least that's what happened to one national propane marketer's major supply point for California's Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. Suburban Propane's huge 24-million-gallon refrigerated storage...

Twin Threats : Retrial set for militiamen charged with targeting Suburban propane supply site.(Kevin Ray Patterson, Charles Dennis Kiles)
April 1, 2002... The historic tragedy of Sept. 11 has drastically heightened security concerns for the propane industry nationwide. Assorted federal agencies are scrutinizing storage sites, over-the-road fleets and pipelines, while propane industry leaders have...

Actaris-Neptune.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Introducing the E4000 - The New Wave in Electronic Registers from the manufacturer of the #1 LPGas Meter in the world. The E4000 is proven reliable, easy to use, and expandable to fit your future needs. Pair the E4000 with a Neptune meter for...

Allison Transmission.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The Allison MD 3060 automatic transmission gives fleet operators an exceptional tool for improving profitability. The programming versatility of the World Transmission Electronic Controls makes it easy to customize MD transmissions for specific...

American Biophysics.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The Mosquito Magnet[TM] -- powered by propane, powering your summer profits. Attracting and killing biting insects in up to one acre, the Mosquito Magnet mimics human breath by catalytically manufacturing its own carbon dioxide from propane....

American Standard Mfg.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Manufacturers of ergonomic cylinder handling devices such as the Tank Bully, Forklift Cylinder Handler and Little Giant cylinder inverter, we also manufacture and STOCK propane and high pressure cylinder storage and merchandising cabinets for...

American Welding & Tank.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... American Welding & Tank is the largest producer of A.S.M.E. propane tanks in the U.S. We manufacture tanks ranging from 120 gallons to 1,990 gallons in above-ground, AG/UG and ready-to-bury underground tanks. Our tanks are produced in plants in...

Automated Wireless Environments.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... AWE is a Microsoft developer, creating products for the propane industry using Windows and Windows CE. Our RF DELIVERY and RF SERVICE applications are point- of-sale systems with office dispatching and on-board computers featuring billing,...

Blackmer.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The Blackmer Hydrive Series' (Hydraulic Coolers) compact size allows for easy installation on tractors and trucks with minimal space on chassis rails. The compact design with a centrifugal fan provides maximum performance and heat dissipation...

Brindle Products Inc.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Brindle is the original manufacturer of truck bodies and tank hauling trailers designed specifically for the propane gas industry. The industry leader in the design and manufacture of products to customer specifications, it manufactures and/or...

Cavagna.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The Cavagna valve has a one-piece forged handwheel/stem assembly proven more durable even under the toughest conditions. Cavagna LPG valves also incorporate dual sliding stem seals. One cleans, both seal, further reducing the possibility of...

Corken.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Corken, Inc., a unit of IDEX Corporation, is a world leader in the manufacture of LPG pumps and compressors. Corken's autogas pump is designed to meet the global demands for an LPG autogas pump. As a new generation of regenerative turbine...

Continental Industries.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Continental Industries Inc. manufactures fittings and service risers for use on steel, copper and polyethylene pipe. The patented ID Seal polyethylene stab fittings seal on the inside diameter of polyethylene pipe thus eliminating leakage due...

Conoco.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Introducing Conoco's newest electronic business asset. A fast, easy, secure Web site that keeps you informed and simplifies your business. Phone number: 800-423-4636 Fax number: 281-293-4452 E-mail: sandra.r.toval@conoco.com Booth...

Corcho.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Gas-Fired Products offers an industry-high, 10-year limited warranty on its line of Corchoe vent-free gas room heaters. Included in the product line are both radiant and blue-flame style heaters. The 10-year warranty underscores our commitment...

Douglas Screen Printers.
April 1, 2002... Just ask NASA, Hocon Gas, Coca Cola or Publix, to name a few. Some of the world's most successful firms trust us to handle their projects with a precision, expertise, and innovation that makes a lasting impression -- just as they've done for...

East Fabricators Inc.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... East Fabricators Inc., EFABCO, fabricates truck tank barrels and storage tanks for the propane industry. Barrels are available in any size and are constructed to the latest DOT and ASME codes. Storage tanks are available up to 120,000 WG and...

Ely Energy Inc. (EEI).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Design and manufacture Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) systems by blending LPG with air. SNG combustion characteristics are essentially identical to natural gas. EEI is also the Canada and USA Partner for KOSAN Crisplant (Denmark), the Global...

Emerald Isle.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Emerald Isle Distribution, in business since 1996, is the exclusive importer and distributor of Grand Hall products in the United States. Products include OPD valves, 100 lb. valves, forklift valves, regulators and a variety of fittings and...

Empire Comfort Systems Inc.(White Mountain Hearth fireplace and hearth products)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... ECS, Empire Comfort Systems, has recently introduced "White Mountain Hearth," a new branded line of fireplace and hearth products, which include the "Tahoe Series" of direct-vent fireplaces. A 30-inch model is being introduced in the series of...

ExxonMobil Gas Marketing.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ExxonMobil is one of the largest producers of propane in the US, with multiple sources of supply including 7 refineries and 100 gas plants. We plan for the winter by storing extensively at our facilities at Hattiesburg, Sorrento, and Tirzah. We...

E-Z Trench Mfg. Co.(EZ9000 Groundsaw)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... The New EZ9000 Groundsaw is easy to operate, not intimidating, and is the toughest mini-trencher on the market today. The Groundsaw comes standard with a new Heavy Duty blade. The new blade has larger forged carbide bits, which are longer...

Factory-Coated Copper Tubing for LP/Gas.
April 1, 2002... Gas-Tec[R] is a flexible, yellow polyethylene coated copper tubing that is continuously line-marked for clearer identification of liquefied petroleum and natural gas. The coating provides added corrosion protection and Gas-Tec is as easy to...

F-RAMS.
April 1, 2002... F-RAMS is the most advanced truck-mounted electronic fuel register and management system on the market. In operation on standard trucks and transport, the F-RAMS family of products includes fleet fueling, dual meter, single meter, and...

Ferrellgas.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... After successfully integrating the nation's fifth-largest retail propane company, Ferrellgas continues to be the industry's leading consolidator. We are now selectively acquiring quality propane companies like yours. To arrange a confidential...

Fisher Controls.
April 1, 2002... Fisher is the world's leader of LP-Gas equipment. Around the world, Fisher and its distributors offer a complete line of quality products for the bulk storage, transportation and regulation of LP-Gas. Products include internal valves, relief...

Flame Engineering Inc.
April 1, 2002... Flame Engineering, the manufacturer of Red Dragon Torches and Equipment, also manufactures Red Dragon Leisure Products which include Patio Lights, Patio Woks and the Weed Dragon Home and Garden Torch. These are perfect additions to any lawn and...

Fontaine.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Fontaine Truck Equipment is a full-line truck equipment distributor with nine locations throughout the Southeast and Midwest offering sales, installation and service of truck-mounted equipment for the propane gas industry. Fontaine specializes...

H & H Sales Company, Inc.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... From Smooth-Rider e bulk tank trailers to storage cabinets and truck bodies, H & H Sales can equip your business needs. For 51 years, we've specialized in service and delivery bodies, storage and in-plant tank handling and bulk tank trailers. H...

Heritage Propane Partners, L.P.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Heritage Propane has actively acquired quality retail propane companies for over 12 years. We take pride in our reputation of integrity in our approach to acquisitions and the subsequent operation of those companies. Please give us a call for a...

Jamerson McLean Insurance.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Jamerson McLean Insurance has dedicated 25+ years to providing LP Gas marketers with an agency/customer partnership. Specializing in the energy industry, we provide industry-specific knowledge. Our commitment to safety and regulatory compliance...

Jasper Engines & Transmissions.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Jasper Alternate Fuels, a division of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, offers a complete alternate fuels program - including engines, parts, remanufactured fuel systems and training. Engines are remanufactured and re-engineered to provide...

Lajat Tanks Inc.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Lajat Tanks Inc., a supplier of top-quality A.S.M.E. and D.O.T. propane tanks and cylinders, would like to introduce Dot and Tanks Lajat at the 2002 NPGA Southeastern Conference. Stop by and meet Dot and Tanks. Contact our sales office in...

L.E. Klein Company.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... We have been serving the Southwest for over 37 years with quality products at reasonable prices. Phone number: 800-251-0073 Fax number: 214-350-4783 E-mail: lek.co@mindspring.com

Liquid Controls.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Liquid Controls, Inc., a unit of IDEX Corp., is an industry leader in flow measurement and process control instrumentation. To optimize the LPG measurement process, LCI's LectroCount LCR Electronic Registration system offers maximum flexibility...

Liftmoore Inc.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Liftmoore 206 Crane This is the only 2,000-pound capacity crane that features both power rotation and power boom elevation. This crane is perfectly suited for smaller loads where the safety of powered rotation and power boom elevation are...

Louisville Tin & Stove.
April 1, 2002... Cozy's new Blue Flame Vent-Free Heaters come in 10M and 30M BTU sizes. They complement and offer a further price point to our seven models of infrareds. 99.9% efficiency, O.D.S. pilot and electricity-free operation are by words here. Point of...

Managed Energy Solutions.
April 1, 2002... Managed Energy Solutions provides exclusive contracts to create predictable price margins, stabilize supply costs, provide price hedging with supply security, and guarantee supply & delivery. With over 200 years combined industry experience,...

Manchester Tank.
April 1, 2002... Manchester Tank is the premier manufacturer of low pressure vessels. We are dedicated to quality workmanship and customer satisfacton, with seven manufacturing plants and over 1,000 employees throughout the U.S. and Australia. Let us put our...

Marshall Gas Controls.
April 1, 2002... Marshall Gas Controls is a high volume manufacturer of LP Gas regulators, hose assemblies and accessories for the LP-gas industry. We invite all dealers to look at our new line of adjustable high-pressure regulators as well as our new...

Napoleon Fireplaces.
April 1, 2002... When you need the right fireplace for the right application at the right price...THINK NAPOLEON! Napoleon has been producing top-quality fireplaces for the builder and residential market for over 25 years and has gained the reputation as being...

Nordic Systems Inc.
April 1, 2002... Nordic is proud to extend its line of hose reel accessories to include the new Hose Boss, a moveable rewind assist designed to efficiently & safely unwind & rewind hose. Nordic's Hose Boss features an economical & durable explosion-proof...

Onwatch Electronics.
April 1, 2002... Call-backs are a service department's most difficult challenge. Since 1994, OnWatch Electronics equipment has been "camping out next to problem burners" and solving intermittent burner failures. Visit our Web site to see how data can reduce...

Propane Resources.
April 1, 2002... Propane Resources serves retail propane marketers through wholesale supply, transportation, training, communications and anything they don't have time, expertise or desire to do themselves. In business over a decade, Propane Resources entered...

R.W. Lyall & Company Inc.
April 1, 2002... Lyall is an industry innovator and manufacturer of quality Propane Piping Systems. From Flexible Tank Risers, LYCOFIT Mechanical Fittings, to Regulator Set Assemblies - All you need is Lyall. Send for our latest LPG product brochure, catalog,...

Ranger Insurance.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Since 1923, Ranger has protected the propane industry. Innovative and cost-effective insurance programs, sound management and a long-term perspective are hallmarks of Ranger's ongoing success. Each customer is supported by a team of...

RegO Products.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... RegO Products produces a complete line of LP-Gas equipment, including the most dependable regulators on the market. They are designed specifically for use with propane, and RegO's wide selection allows for an easy, quick and cost-effective...

Rinnai.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... For over 27 years Rinnai has been marketing a totally innovative line of vent-free and direct vent gas heaters and hot water heating systems. With a solid reputation for technological innovation and manufacturing efficiency, Rinnai continues to...

Rochester Gauges.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Rochester Gauges, the leader in propane gauge technology, is again looking toward the future of the LP Gas industry. Rochester brings you one step closer to remote monitoring for your tanks. The R3D, Rochester's Remote Ready Dial, is available...

Rocket Supply.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Rocket Supply Corp. has manufactured new and refurbished existing propane bobtails since 1959, offering aluminum open decks as well as the exclusive "Convertible" aluminum enclosed decks. We sell new chassis to meet customers' specifications....

Universal (a Scheu Company).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Portable LP gas heating. No job is too small or too large for our products. Heat output from 11,000 BTU/HR to 700,000 BTU/HR. We offer 34 models. Phone number: 800-325-7057 Fax number: 909-982-2851 Booth # 1050-1051 ...

SEA-3, Inc.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... With two import terminals Tampa, FL, and Newington, NH, and storage capacity of 45 million gallons, Sea-3 distributes 225 million gallons per year, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. We meet our clients' demands by providing a constant...

Sherwood.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Sherwood's OPD-Q meets DOT cylinder regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional performance: Quick purge time of 2 minutes; high flow, up to 1.9 million BTUs; convenient, quick installation; extremely durable OPD design with no...

Stellar Industries.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Stellar Industries Inc.'s line of LP gas service trucks are designed for the loading, hauling, and placement of propane storage tanks. The Stellar propane gas service truck features either a knuckleboom or stickboom crane. The truck has a 14'...

STOPFILL, Inc.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Inventor of the OPD and today's largest manufacturer in the world continues expansion at its North American manufacturing and distribution center now at 85,000 sq. ft. More OPDs in a complete range and CEODEUX Cylinder Valves are available from...

Sumter Coatings.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Protect your investments by starting with the finish that lasts. We offer a full line of tank enamels and aluminum coatings for all of your LPG tanks. Make clean-up simple by using our painting tools and suggested method. Numerous gas equipment...

Texas Trailer.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... A Weldship Group Company and a premier supplier of MC-331 trailers in the United States. Texas Trailer Corp., located in Gainesville, TX, manufactures and refurbishes LPG trailers, CO2 trailers, ISO containers and tube trailers. Please visit us...

Thieman Tailgates Inc.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Thieman Tailgates markets a full line of hydraulic liftgates for light, medium and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. With a lifting capacity ranging from 1,000 lbs. to 6,600 lbs, Thieman offers Stowaways, Railgates, Sideloaders, Toplifters, and...

Thompson Tanks.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Thompson Tanks are now available with Hemi-Head Design-Premium T-UG Underground Tanks. Learn more about corrosion protection at the Southeastern, Hyatt Regency, April 7, 2002, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Free seminar for propane gas dealers. We...

Trinity Undergrounds.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... *TIME-TESTED UG specific coating *NEW Anode Attachment *CONVENIENT Inverted Shroud *IMPROVED Shroud Hinge *EASY Shroud Attachment *TRUE Duplicate Nameplate *SAFETY Warning on Each Lid *TRUSTED RegO Brass...

Viking Wash & Blast Systems.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Viking has been manufacturing blasters and washers for the propane industry for more than 20 years. Viking's full range of equipment covers large tanks to 20 lb. exchange bottles at high volumes or low volumes. Ask us about our newest models....

Vision Financial Group, Inc.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Vision adheres to 3 basic principles: Always Do What You Say You Will Do, Out Respond the Competition and Provide a Competitive Price. We structure flexible leases to meet your needs, keeping your bank lines open. Profits are generated by USING...

WestMor.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... WestMor offers a diverse line of products to the propane industry including bobtail units /vessels, transports, bulk plants and parts. Our many services include sales, design, manufacturing, repair, inspections and refurbishing. We are...

Worthington Cylinders.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Worthington Cylinders is the world's premier manufacturer of propane cylinders to North American and international specifications. We manufacture and market cylinders and tanks for the LP-Gas industry, gas appliance manufacturers, forklift...

Midwest Computer Register.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Mid:Com systems accurately account for billions of gallons of product every day. That is why our customers refer to us as "the one that works." Phone number: 641-456-4847 Fax number: 641-456-4600 E-mail: sales@midcomcorp.com Booth #...

LP/Gas.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... In order to make smart business decisions, your customers need a source of information about the industry - a source on which they can depend. For that, they look to LP/Gas magazine. Phone number: 440-891-3110 or 1-800-225-4569, ext....

Work Hard, Play Hard : With winter behind, propane marketers have eyes on Propane Golfers tourney.
April 1, 2002... Like most retailers in the LPG industry, Jim Salley and his two sons (Quentin and Kevin) spend an inordinate amount of time tending to their family-owned propane business, especially during the fall-winter heating season. In fact, between...

Level Propane settles lawsuits, pays $6.5 million in fines.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A propane marketer in suburban Cleveland accused of overcharging customers and failing to deliver propane last winter will pay more than $6.5 million to settle two lawsuits. In its agreement with the Ohio Attorney General, Level Propane...

EPA eases conversion rules.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has introduced new, streamlined certification requirements for small-volume, aftermarket vehicle converters. Among the changes is a waiver of some tests for dual-fueled vehicles if no modifications...