LP/Gas articles from April 2008

LP/Gas archives from April 2008

Events.(Calendar)
April 1, 2008... * MAY 9-10 Marketers' Management Forum at the Embassy Suites in Greenville, SC. For details, contact Baron Glassgow at bglassgow@npga.org or 866-881-6309. * MAY 11-14 Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference at the Rio All-Suite Hotel in...

The cost of high prices: spiraling propane prices threaten industry marketing investments.(View point)
April 1, 2008... This winter's rampaging propane prices spared no marketers from lost customers, crimped cash flow and mangled margins. Their collective outrage hit a crescendo in March when crude prices soared to an all-time high of $111.00. Propane...

New chemical facility bill drawn up in House.
April 1, 2008... A new chemical facilities security bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 is a narrowly drawn chemical security bill that would, with modest policy changes, make the Chemical...

NPGA provides input on loading practices.(National Propane Gas Association)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... NPGA filed an extensive statement with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on issues relating to loading and unloading practices. The Department of Transportation had solicited comments on proposed...

International coalition gathers to support cabinet heater issue.(Vital Signs: INDUSTRY NEWS & NUMBERS)
April 1, 2008... The composite cylinder cabinet heater initiative isn't dead yet. The International Cabinet Heater Coalition, organized by industry veteran Sam McTier, scheduled a formation meeting on March 30 in Atlanta. The group is composed of cabinet...

LP/gas stock index.(Vital Signs: INDUSTRY NEWS & NUMBERS)
April 1, 2008... LP/Gas Stock Index PROPANE MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP COMPARISON Quarter Price Company Symbol Ended (3/15/08) Americas APU ...

Heating degree days by state.(WeatherWatch)(Statistical table)
April 1, 2008... HEATING DEGREE DAYS BY STATE DEVIATION DEVIATION FROM LAST 12 FROM STATE FEBRUARY NORM MONTHS NORM Alabama 465...

Line of credit.(IN THE KNOW)(Survey)
April 1, 2008... Propane Resources surveyed 478 retail propane marketers from across the United States asking them the following questions about their lines of credit. We received responses from 43 companies. Outcomes: Seventy-seven percent of...

Financing growth the right way: plan for growth by using a measured approach that balances all resources.(Business Matters)
April 1, 2008... Historically, a number of consistently profitable operators in the retail propane industry have chosen to finance growth through their company's annual earnings. This is an overly simplistic and, frankly, shortsighted view of how to finance...

Tank sleeves revisited: more experiences reveal leaking tanks and rust issues related to sleeves.(Safety First)
April 1, 2008... A few months ago I wrote an article called "To sleeve or not to sleeve." It generated a great response. First, some industry leaders dismissed the credibility of my evidence that plastic sleeves promoted rust and put off looking into the matter...

Don't reinvent the wheel: companies should better utilize the vast resources available in key areas.(Legal Brief)
April 1, 2008... The practice of a trial lawyer is carried out from a unique vantage point. I have an ability to see the problems that face the industry that result in real conflict. There is enough conflict that people are driven to involve a lawyer to address...

LPGas 2008 Buyers' Guide.(Manufacturers Listings)(Directory)
April 1, 2008... This section provides an alphabetical listing of LP gas appliance and equipment manufacturers and other key suppliers. Each reference provides the company's address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and web site. A A O Smith Water...

LPGas 2008 Buyers' Guide.(Distributors Index)(Directory)
April 1, 2008... This section provides an updated listing of all distributors of propane appliances and related equipment, listed alphabetically by state. ALABAMA Dealers LP Equipment Co 1405 Sinnett Ave Dothan, AL 36303 334-793-8293,...