LP/Gas articles from June 2006

LP/Gas archives from June 2006

First in line for technology.(VIEW POINT)(Editorial)
June 1, 2006... The deployment of Ferrellgas' bold new business model has a lot of folks talking, but there is no consensus as to whether the nation's second largest propane retailer has launched a new and important period in the history of the industry. ...

In the know.(retail propane marketers survey)(Survey)
June 1, 2006... Propane Marketer Support We asked 425 retail propane marketers across the United States the following questions about available support for propane marketers from the propane industry. We heard back from 43 companies. Here is what they had...

LP/Gas stock index.(Statistical table)
June 1, 2006... Propane Master Limited Partnership Comparison Quarter Price Company Symbol Ended (5/15/06) AmeriGas APU Mar. ...

Heating degree days by state.(WEATHER WATCH)(Table)
June 1, 2006... April Yellow = lower than average heating degree days Blue = higher than average heating degree days Gray = percent change not meaningful See our Web page for the latest weather updates www.LPGASmagazine.com Heating...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
June 1, 2006... * July 6-8 Alabama/Georgia annual conference at The Village of Baytown in Sandestin, FL. For details contact Jenni McKeen at info@georgiapropane.org or 770-645-8677. * July 11-14 Arkansas Propane Gas Association and Oklahoma Propane Gas...

Emergency safety stakeholders.(SAFETY FIRST)
June 1, 2006... There are many reasons to adhere to compliance standards and communicate with customers in an effort to prevent accidents. However, we must consider other stakeholders in the process. Once an accident occurs, it is often the emergency...

Our business is knowledge.(BUSINESS MATTERS)(importance of worker knowledge in propane industry)
June 1, 2006... This is the fourth in a series on business topics inspired by the 20th century business management icon Peter Drucker. While the retail propane industry's primary activity involves the physical transfer of propane, the product is simply the...

Gasoline fever: deja vu all over again.(WASHINGTON REPORT)(tax rebates on gasoline)
June 1, 2006... Political pandering in Washington is rising most as fast as the price of a gallon of gasoline. Congress is scrambling to respond to consumers'--and angry constituents'--concerns about price, which at the same time is fueling the flames of...

Project renaissance: an epoch of technology application: a streamlined Ferrellagas has revitalized itself featuring an integration of technology unprecedented in the propane industry.(Company overview)
June 1, 2006... When Jim Ferrell returned from semiretirement to run the Fortune 1000 company that bears his name in 2001, the 61-year-old industry icon already had decided that drastic change was critical in the face of stiffening competition and spiraling...

Wheels of the future: word is still getting out on the CLEAR Act's fuel incentives, but propane vehicles are ready to roll.(Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting from Advanced Car Technologies Act of 2001)
June 1, 2006... Now that the CLEAR Act (Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting from Advanced Car Technologies) has been in place for nearly a year now, many in the industry are hoping the benefits will start to show. With tax credits now available for the...

2006 Propane Days a success.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
June 1, 2006... The industry's second annual Propane Days event, held May 1-3 in Washington, D.C., drew 154 propane industry attendees from 34 states--about half as many as last year. Featured speakers were Tom Ridge, the first Homeland Security secretary...

Bill would give alternative energy vehicle credit.
June 1, 2006... A new Senate bill is seeking to give small-business owners a chance to expense up to $100,000 for fuel-efficient alternative energy vehicles. The bill, introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Max...

Indoor composite heaters considered for NFPA edition.(NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA )(National Fire Protection Association)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The upcoming 2007 edition of NFPA 58 may include a provision to allow cabinet heaters for use indoors with composite cylinders, following a meeting of the NFPA Technical Committee on Liquefied Petroleum Gases. The meeting, held March 29-30...

NPGA opposes hazmat transportation measure.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)(National Propane Gas Association)(Transportation Security Administration Reorganization Act )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... An amendment to the Transportation Security Administration Reorganization Act threatens to duplicate and disrupt existing regulations and security efforts, according to the National Propane Gas Association. The amendment, offered by Rep....

CARB renews proposals for LSI emission standards.(SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA)(California Air Resources Board)(large spark-ignition equipment)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The California Air Resources Board has re-introduced emission standards for large spark-ignition equipment, including propane-powered forklifts. The proposals were introduced last year but rescinded when the agency could not comply with...

Alabama passes limited liability measure into law.(MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA)
June 1, 2006... Gov. Bob Riley has signed into law a limited liability bill that requires anyone planning to install or repair a heater, stove or other propane appliance to tell his or her propane marketer or dealer beforehand if the dealer is not doing the...

Challenges continue over hours-of-service rule.(WASHINGTON, D.C.)
June 1, 2006... The battle over the Department of Transportation's hours of service regulations continues to rage on, as federal transportation officials examine their impact on the number of crashes involving large trucks. Consumer advocate Public...

MFA Oil acquires two Barton Energy locations.(COLUMBIA, MISSOURI)(Barton Energy Inc)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... MFA Oil has acquired two Barton Energy Inc. locations in Carthage, Mo., and Ft. Scott, Kan. The Columbia, Mo.-based MFA Oil, recently ranked as the country's ninth-largest retailer, said the two new locations would enhance its retail...

Paraco Gas acquires Colonial Oil & Gas operations.(PURCHASE, NEW YORK)
June 1, 2006... Paraco Gas Corp. has acquired the propane operations of Colonial Oil & Gas in Tannersville, N.Y., and Saugerties, N.Y. The acquisition gives Paraco an additional 2,500,000 gallons and 6,500 residential and commercial customers. ...

Energy Guys finish on top.(WASHINGTON, DC)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Energy Guys campaign to raise consumer awareness received two citations of merit from the Advertising Club of Metropolitan Washington. During the ADDY Awards in March, the campaign earned a citation of merit for its Outdoor Family Room...

World LP Gas Forum, technology conference set.(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS)
June 1, 2006... The 19th World LP Gas Forum will meet Oct. 17-20 in Chicago, where it is expected to attract more than the 1,700 industry representatives, press and visitors. The National Organizing Committee, headed by Randy Rutherford of Rutherford...

Partnership promotes clean indoor air.(MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. is partnering with the American Lung Association to raise awareness among builders and consumers about the air-quality benefits of technologies like direct vent gas fireplaces through the Health House program....

Sherwood announces price hikes due to high costs.(NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Sherwood, a division of Harsco GasServ, has announced price increases averaging 8 percent of all its product lines with brass, aluminum and stainless steel content. The increases will apply to the compressed gas product lines, LP gas...

Energy prices released.(WASHINGTON, DC)(residential propane prices)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The U.S. Department of Energy has published the actual national average residential retail prices for propane for 2005. The price of propane rose 13.8 percent moving from $1.443 a gallon in 2004 to $1.674 in 2005. Heating oil costs rose 24...

Ferrellgas Partners.(appointment)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Ferrellgas Partners, L.P. has announced that it has named Steve Wambold president and chief operating officer. The promotion to president gives Wambold oversight of the company's sales, marketing and human resources functions. As...

FuelQuest.(PEOPLE)(appointment)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... FuelQuest Inc. has announced that James Nicolaou has joined them to lead their outsourced fuel management services division, which provides contracting, ordering, dispatching and financial reconciliation capabilities. Nicolaou's team...

Ray Murray Inc.(PEOPLE)(appointment)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Ray Murray Inc. has appointed Jim Mazur as regional sales manager in the areas of central and western New York and western Pennsylvania. Mazur joins Ray Murray following a 25-year career in the propane and HVAC industries. His experience...

Blackmer.(PEOPLE)(appointment)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Blackmer has appointed Judith (Judy) Bland to the position of vice president, operations--North America. She will lead the operations functions at the Grand Rapids facility and will report directly to president Carmine Bosco. She will be...

Liberty Propane.(named Wayne A. Terpstra as a vice president )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Liberty Propane has named Wayne A. Terpstra as its western region vice president to oversee operations in Washington, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. Terpstra brings with him over 20 years of experience in business management,...

Bergquist.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... David Webb has joined the outside sales team at Bergquist as area sales manager for western Missouri and Kansas. Webb brings more than 20 years of retail propane and equipment experience.

Envirosight.(PEOPLE)(promotion of Jason Kelley)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Envirosight LLC, provider of video pipeline inspection solutions, has announced the promotion of Jason Kelley to national sales manager. Kelley, who previously served as eastern regional sales manager, is now responsible for managing...

Engineered Controls.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... During the Engineered Controls International Inc. board of directors meeting held March 23, the following were elected to serve as corporate officers: Thomas R. Darcy, chairman; Gary L. Boone, president; Timothy G. Crater, vice president; and...

Oseco.(PEOPLE)
June 1, 2006... The Oklahoma Safety Equipment Company, based in Broken Arrow, Okla., has named Anthony Shaneyfelt as its Midwest regional manager. He will be responsible for providing sales, service and training to customers in western Pennsylvania, Ohio,...

A 10-year history and outlook.(LET'S TALK)(propane industry history amd trends)
June 1, 2006... A historical perspective on anything of importance is a good thing. It gives one a sense of where they are and where they've been, plus it helps prepare for the future. Also, history repeats itself many times. So, some of what we've seen...

Gas pains.(Cartoon)
June 1, 2006... I KNOW THERE ARE TAX CREDITS FOR PROPANE VEHICLES, HANK BUT... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]