LP/Gas articles from July 2007

LP/Gas archives from July 2007

In the name of security.(VIEW POINT)
July 1, 2007... Propane marketers and industry officials scored a historic victory when their fuel was exempted from a nationwide risk management program that President Clinton signed into law back in August of 1999. That EPA-administered program, rife...

LP/Gas stock index.
July 1, 2007... Propane MLP Price History [GRAPHIC OMITTED] Propane Master Limited Partnership Comparison Quarter Price Company Symbol Ended (6/18/07) AmeriGas ...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... * July 30-Aug. 1 South Carolina Propane Gas Association's annual convention and board meeting at the Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, SC. For details, contact Corky Clark at scpga@sc.rr.com or 803-865-2284. * July...

Traditions, trade shows and picnics.(SAFETY FIRST: SPONSORED BY CENEX[R] BRAND PRODUCTS FROM CHS)
July 1, 2007... Jim Murray stood back to soak in the view of hundreds of customers milling about the annual Ray Murray Open House at the Lee Mass corporate compound. "We are not sure whether to call this a training session, a trade show or a picnic," he...

Forensic science can provide a winning advantage.(LEGAL BRIEF)
July 1, 2007... In many cases that I am called on to defend propane companies, plaintiffs use pure theory against my clients in an effort to attach a liability position. There is often no actual testing of the exemplar regulator or appliance to prove...

Heat remediation: the pest control industry has used heat for years, but some officials say the market hasn't even been tapped.
July 1, 2007... Propane has its place in the pest industry, says a national pest association official, in an application that has been common over the years--heat treatments to eliminate infestations within a structure. "What's unique about our history...

Who's the boss? The Rodenator Pro ignites a mixture of oxygen and propane to create a shockwave and eliminate pests.
July 1, 2007... When a career in the medical field didn't materialize, Ed Meyer relied on his "entrepreneurial spirit" to carry him into the business world. "It just happened," he says. "It was destiny." The 35-year-old started his own company, Meyer...

Successful Propane Days reaches attendance high.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
July 1, 2007... Propane Days drew more than 300 attendees this year to Washington, D.C., its highest mark since the program began in 2005. The event attracted 154 last year. Propane Days is an annual forum allowing the industry to collectively educate...

NPGA announces pluses of propane tax treatment.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
July 1, 2007... On the heels of Propane Days, the NPGA also announced positive developments in lobbying for favorable tax treatment for propane. The Senate Finance Committee is voting on the energy tax provisions that will be made part of the energy bill...

C3Bio Energy wins prize for renewable propane technology.(CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS)
July 1, 2007... C3Bio Energy was a third-place winner of the Ignite Clean Energy Business Competition for its work to manufacture renewable propane and a hydrogen byproduct from biomass feedstocks. The three-month-long competition for start-up companies...

State prepares propane reference documents.(SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA)
July 1, 2007... The California Department of Industrial Relations has provided the Western Propane Gas Association with two reference documents for propane marketers. Circular Letter PV-2007-1 summarizes the state's regulatory role with the propane...

Sponsorship openings announced for world forum.(PARIS, FRANCE)
July 1, 2007... The World LP Gas Association has announced sponsorship opportunities for the 20th World LP Gas Forum to be held Oct. 24-26 in Cape Town, South Africa. Sponsorship of the forum allows companies to reach key industry decision-makers at the...

CETP appliance installation manual available.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
July 1, 2007... The Propane Education & Research Council announces that the Certified Employee Training Program (CETP) Book 6.0 Appliance Installation now can be downloaded at www.propanesafety.com. PERC's Safety & Training Advisory Committee is...

Retailers can encourage grilling safety.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
July 1, 2007... With the summer grilling season in full swing across the country, the Propane Education & Research Council is encouraging retailers to use materials from its annual safe-grilling campaign. Grilling tips can be downloaded at...

Inergy acquires assets of Connecticut business.(KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI)
July 1, 2007... Inergy has acquired the propane assets of The F&S Oil Co. Inc. in Waterbury, Conn. F&S Oil delivered propane to about 4,500 customers. Inergy plans to operate the business under the name F&S Propane. The acquisition is Inergy's 67th...

FMCSA anticipates hours-of-service ruling.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
July 1, 2007... The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is preparing options in case a federal court overturns the federal agency's hours-of-service rules for commercial drivers, according to published reports. The U.S. District Court of Appeals...

Members of Congress lobby Small Business Administration.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
July 1, 2007... The propane industry continues to request a small business size standard change from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In a letter dated June 15, 2007, members of Congress submitted another request on behalf of the propane...

Survey examines propane use by 'rural lifestyle residents'.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
July 1, 2007... The Propane Education & Research Council has invested in a Rural Lifestyle Survey conducted by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and Ag Media Research to learn more about "rural lifestyle residents." According the the U.S....

Kendall snags LPG golfers crown again.(2007 PROPANE GOLFERS ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT RESULTS)
July 1, 2007... Firing a three-round total of 71-76-73--220, Denny Kendall of AmeriGas ran away from the field in capturing his fifth victory in the Propane Golfers Association's 23rd annual medal-handicap tournament June 14-16 at the Westin Innisbrook...

Eyewear.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Uvex has launched a new addition to its line of protective eyewear--the Uvex Slate. The wrap-around eye gear, which looks like sunglasses, features a spring-hinge temple to adapt to a person's head and ensure a secure fit. It has an...

Video inspection crawler.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Envirosight has released its DigiSewer digital visual sidewall scanning designed specifically for ROVVER video inspection crawlers. The DigiSewer is capable of scanning extensive networks of pipe at full speed. Once the scanning is...

Automatic tank gauging system.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... OPW Fuel Management Systems is utilizing the latest in wireless technology to offer a wireless communication option for the SiteSentinel iSite automatic tank-gauging system. The communication option allows the most reliable method for...

A-T Controls lands certification.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... A-T Controls has received TA-LUFT low-emission certification for its direct-mount valves with a patented pyramidal stem seal system that protects against leaks. Fourteen TRIAC-series valves with the live-loaded packing system were...

Shut-off valves.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... The FM-approved valves and valve assemblies for liquid and gas shut-off, from A-T Controls Inc., offer advanced design, patented features and built-to-order application flexibility to protect fuel-burning equipment. The explosion-proof...

Fluid dynamics software.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Eclipse Combustion used EFD.Lab, a general-purpose engineering fluid dynamics software from Flomerics Inc., to quickly design and optimize a large industrial air heater with burner. Eclipse needed to design the air heater to meet a...

Gas-fired infrared heating equipment.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Detroit Radiant Products has unveiled a new addition to its line of gas-fired infrared heating equipment. The PH Series infrared patio heater is available in both stainless steel and a black, powder-coated textured finish. The heater...

Analyzer brochure.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Control Instruments Corp. announces the release of a brochure for its AcuPro Infrared Analyzer. The industrial-strength analyzer has a complete sampling system, heated optical cell and integrated controller for continuous measurement of...

Web site upgraded.(PRODUCTS)(Website overview)
July 1, 2007... Dickson Co. has revamped the instrument selection system on its Web site at www.dicksondata.com in response to a growing demand by gas processors for temperature and/or humidity data loggers and chart recorders. The Web site offers a...

Grille guards and winch kits.(PRODUCTS)
July 1, 2007... Ramsey Winch offers the Sierra Grille Guards and Sierra Wraparound winch mounting kits for the 2008 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550. The Sierra kits protect the front of the truck while providing a mounting location for a...

American Management Corporation.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... Experts in Fuel-Related Insurance Risks American Management Corporation is known for our expertise, integrity and knowledge throughout the fuel industry, and for our continued development of innovative and unique insurance products. ...

American Welding & Tank.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... An uncommon commitment to excellence American Welding & Tank began producing high-quality propane tanks and pressure vessels in 1917 and will celebrate 90-years of uninterrupted service to the propane community next year. AWT's plants...

Bergquist Inc.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... Propane equipment and technical assistance is our business Bergquist is a 40-year-old distributor of equipment to the propane industry. The company was founded by Karl Bergquist in Toledo, Ohio, as one of the original distributors for...

Blackmer.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)(Company overview)
July 1, 2007... Company Profile Blackmer, A Dover Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality flow technologies, including positive displacement pumps and oil-less non-lube compressors used in the transfer of hazardous,...

ConocoPhillips Propane.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... Your ConocoPhillips North American Propane Marketing Team ConocoPhillips' experienced propane sales representatives understand your business and are ready to provide you with reliable propane supply and outstanding customer service. We...

Eastern Propane & Oil.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)(Company overview)
July 1, 2007... Business Model Headquartered in Rochester, N.H., Eastern Propane Gas Inc. employs more than 320 people to service and supply propane and oil to more than 80,000 residential and commercial customers. The company also maintains a wholesale...

Hannay Reels Inc.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... Hannay Delivers Superior Reels to the LP Gas Market Designed and built in alignment with the specific demands of LP gas market applications, Hannay's reels have garnered a reputation as the durable, reliable choice for hose management....

Heritage Propane.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)(Company overview)
July 1, 2007... A Company of Companies Heritage Propane was founded in 1989 based on the principles of integrity, honesty and fairness. For nearly 20 years, Heritage has helped the owners of more than 130 companies transition from the day-to-day...

Independent Technologies.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... Independent Technologies was founded in 1985 as a voice and data communications research and development company. It manufactures and markets a large assortment of test and safety equipment for telecommunications companies and power...

MID:COM.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... MID:COM pioneered the computer register business in 1975. There are more than 30,000 of our computers and registers operating in all types of weather. Operating range is as diverse as the tropical heat of South America to the bitter cold of...

Paraco Gas Corp.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... Best of Both Worlds... As acquisitions help Paraco Gas Corp. expand into a regional company, it remains the "neighborhood" supplier of propane for its customers. When Airgas Northeast decided to sell the LPG portion of its...

Propane resources.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... Being your business partner Propane Resources is a full-service consulting firm for the propane industry, and then some. The company's main services focus around supply and risk management; business valuations and sales; operational...

Ray Murray Inc.: gas equipment and hearth distributor.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... Ray Murray Inc.--Top Brands, Top Support, Top People Ray Murray St. had to quit his job to start Ray Murray Inc. (RMI) This decision was a significant one--he had devoted 25 years to a propane equipment manufacturer. He also had a growing...

RegO[R] Products.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... RegO[R] Products--Proudly made in America Remember your first? Chances are it was a RegO[R]. That is because RegO valves and regulators were the first to be designed specifically for propane gas. Propane marketers have always relied on...

Sherwood Valve.(CORPORATE CAPABILITIES)
July 1, 2007... High-quality gas control products Sherwood has been producing high-quality gas control products for nearly a century, and is universally recognized as a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer whose products consistently meet the highest of...

Gas pains.(LET'S TALK)(Cartoon)
July 1, 2007... IT WORKED ON OTHER VARMINTS, SO BEN TRIED HIS PROPANE PEST CONTROLLED ON POLITICIANS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]