LP/Gas articles from March 2004

LP/Gas archives from March 2004

Chaos in the steel market.(View Point)(Editorial)
March 1, 2004... You're going to have to dig a little deeper to put steel in the ground this summer. The soaring price and dwindling supply of steel worldwide is driving up the cost of propane tanks and raising red flags about product availability through 2004....

Customer Service.(In The Know)
March 1, 2004... Prior to the Customer Service Sessions held last summer, a survey was sent out asking what topics were important to attendees. Sample: 45 completed surveys were collected Regions Surveyed: Respondents came from 18 states representing...

LP/gas stock index.
March 1, 2004... Propane Master Limited Partnership Comparison Quarter Price Company Symbol Ended (2/10/04) Distribution Yield AmeriGas APU Dec. $29.30 $2.20 7.5% Ferrellgas *...

Propane MLP price history.
March 1, 2004... Historic price index Propane stock price history calculated by averaging unweighted prices for AmeriGas, Ferrellgas, Heritage, Inergy, Star Gas and Suburban master limited partnerships Sources: Public information and A.G. Edwards &...

Weather watch.(Illustration)
March 1, 2004... Heating degree days by state January 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...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... * April 1-2 Propane Education & Research Council meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Patricia Geets at 202-261--2211 or patricia.geets@propanecouncil.org. * April 3-6 National Propane Gas Association's Southeastern Convention &...

Taking a stand for safety.(Safety First)
March 1, 2004... We all admire those who take a stand, as long as they're not in our way. Life is too full of cautious types who float their values in the sea of current opinion. Their boat is always leaking because they can't agree on whether the holes...

Proactive or reactive management? The seven habits of highly effective propane retail operations: Part 1 of 7.(Business Matters)
March 1, 2004... The theme of introducing effective habits to improve your business is credited to the concept created by Stephen R. Covey, chairman of FranklinCovey. He has developed a simple yet profound and principle-based framework that helps individuals...

Employee rights expanded in ruling.(Legal Ease)
March 1, 2004... The National Labor Relations Board has reversed 12 years of precedent in a decision on the rights of non-union employees to have a representative present during meetings that may result in disciplinary action. The U.S. Supreme Court first...

DOT seeks to dismantle RSPA.(Washington Report; Department of Transport)(Research & Special Programs Administration.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed dismantling the Research & Special Programs Administration and moving the Office of Pipeline Safety into the Federal Railroad Administration--an agency familiar with hazmat transportation--as a...

EIA predictions.(Briefly speaking: notes from Capitol Hill)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The fastest rate of growth for propane consumption will come in the industrial sector, EIA predicts. Its long-term energy forecast projects industrial use will rise an average of 1.2 percent a year between now and 2025. Residential use should...

DOT scolded.(Briefly speaking: notes from Capitol Hill)
March 1, 2004... The U.S. Department of Transportation needs to better coordinate hazmat inspection and enforcement efforts among agencies, its Office of Inspector General recommends. Some shippers cause problems in more than one mode (air, water, rail,...

Security plan guide available.(Briefly speaking: notes from Capitol Hill)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... FMCSA has released a new guide to developing an effective security plan for the highway transportation of hazardous materials. You can download it from www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safetyprogs/hm/Security_Plan_Guide.htm.

Hazmat rules upgraded.(Briefly speaking: notes from Capitol Hill)(Research and Special Programs Administration (US Department of Transportation).)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... RSPA has cleaned up its hazmat rules to make them easier to cross-reference and conform to national and international standards. It also issued final rules regarding hazardous liquid pipeline operator annual reports. The new rule simplifies the...

A welcome winter thaw: infrastructure issues challenge supply; spring pricing looks promising.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... Wicked winter weather and supply chain bottlenecks in the Northeast have again focused attention on the ability of propane's infrastructure to promptly deliver the product. As tankers waited in long lines, restrictions on hours of service for...

The new face of Propane: new line of advertisements unveils industry's new image.
March 1, 2004... For those of you who find it difficult to introduce a colorless gas to potential customers, a new set of television commercials launched in recent weeks is designed to do it for you. America, meet Propane. He's confident, reliable and...

Heart smart: why it pays to support employee health and fitness programs.
March 1, 2004... If you think that offering health insurance to your employees is the only thing you need to do for their health, think again. Each year, employee health problems cost American employers a fortune in spiraling health insurance costs, absenteeism...

Helping hands: Propane marketer forum spreads insight, support.
March 1, 2004... Sometimes the best medicine for what ails you is a good chunk of time away and the broad shoulders of a caring friend to lean on. Propane marketers are discovering that trusty remedy applies to more than personal struggles in today's trying...

Ferrellgas buys cylinder exchange titan Blue Rhino in $340 million deal.(Winston-Salem, North Carolina)
March 1, 2004... Citing the increased costs of meeting government regulations, Blue Rhino Corp., the nation's largest operator of propane tank exchange services, has sold its business to Ferrellgas Partners in a deal estimated at $340 million. Blue Rhino...

NPGA claims major win in battle over linefill surcharge.(Washington, D.C.)(National Propane Gas Association)(Mid-Atlantic Pipeline Company)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has sided with the national Propane Gas Association in a protest over changes to the Mid-Atlantic Pipeline Company's tariff governing linefill surcharges on the batch portion of its pipeline north of...

All Star Gas reorganizes to avoid bankruptcy.(Lebanon, Missouri)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... All Star Gas Corp. has filed a plan to reorganize in its efforts to emerge from bankruptcy protection. The country's 15th largest propane marketer submitted the plan to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Dec. 31, nearly six months after it filed...

FMCSA looking at technology to monitor hazmat trucks.(Washington, D.C.)(Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is looking at the possibility of mandating technology to monitor hazardous-material truck shipments, the agency's top official said. Administrator Annette Sandberg told a panel of reporters...

Federal plan would require communications systems for all hazmat drivers.(Washington, D.C.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Hazardous materials haulers will be required to provide communications systems for their drivers under a tentative plan being developed by the Research and Special Programs Administration. According to RSPA Engineer Douglas Reeves during a...

Propane fuel cell debuts at Texas facility.(San Antonio, Texas)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A propane-powered fuel cell connected to a city power grid will generate enough electricity to power the central panel of a transportation system's video wall. Developed through the two-year partnership of the Railroad Commission of Texas,...

Nationwide promotion to showcase AFV vehicles.(Morgantown, West Virginia)(Alternative Fuels Training )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium is sponsoring a nationwide alternative fuel vehicle public awareness event on April 2. The event--National AFV Day Odyssey--is designed to build awareness and enthusiasm for clean-fueled,...

UGI to increase ownership of AGZ Holding.(Valley Forge, Pennsylvania)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... UGI Corp. is offering to purchase the remaining 81.5 percent ownership interests of AGZ Holding, the parent company one of France's four largest retail propane distributors. The Euro 250 million ($318.3 million) deal is expected to close...

Ferrellgas buys Aeropres, Suburban Propane sites.(Liberty, Missouri)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Ferrellgas is adding 22 million gallons to its totals with the acquisition of Aeropres Propane Inc. and Suburban Propane retail operations in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Employees of both companies were offered employment under...

Manufacturer Granby Steel Tanks buys Kamco products.(Oakville, Ontario)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Canadian tank manufacturer Granby Steel Tanks has acquired the assets of Kamco Products. No details were released. KamCo Products Ltd. is a family-owned and operated company that manufactures polyethylene-coated copper tubing for natural...

ThompsonGas buys controlling interest in southern retailer.(Boonsboro, Maryland)(Regions Propane)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ThompsonGas, of Boonsboro, Md., has purchased a controlling interest in the propane operations of Regions Propane, based in Centre, Ala. Regions Propane serves 4,500 customers from nine locations in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and...

Jenkins Gas acquires North Carolina retailer.(Pollocksville, North Carolina)(B&R Gas Inc)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Jenkins Gas and Oil Co. has acquired the assets of B&R Gas Inc. of Wilmington, N.C., in a deal that allows the company to double its size in that area. B&R Gas sold about 1.5 million gallons each year to about 4,000 customers. It was...

United Propane Gas expands into central Florida market.(Paducah, Kentucky)(Ridge Fuel Inc)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... United Propane Gas Inc. moves into its eighth state with the purchase of Ridge Fuel Inc. of Avon Park, Fla. Ridge Fuel, previously owned by the Welch family for more than 60 years, delivered propane to more than 1,800 customers each year....

Cavagna opens expanded New Jersey headquarters.(Somerset, New Jersey)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Cavagna North America Inc. has moved its sales and distribution headquarters from Branchburg, N.J., to a facility three times larger in Somerset, N.J. The 25,000-square-foot distribution center will help the company process and ship...

IMPCO Technologies to supply Hyundai's forklift engines.(Cerritos, California)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... IMPCO Technologies will supply forklift engines built with its Spectrum fuel system to Hyundai Heavy Industries. The forklifts will allow Hyundai, of Korea, to meet new off-highway emission certification requirements from the EPA that...

PERC issues $300,000 for safety, training and education.(Washington, D.C.)(Propane Education & Research Council )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Propane Education & Research Council has awarded $300,000 for several safety, training and consumer education projects. In the safety and training area, PERC approved a $195,500 funding request to conduct additional forklift maintenance...

EPA certifies dual-fuel technology for Ford 4.6 engine.(London, Ontario)(EDPRO Equipment Inc)(SEQUIN dual-fuel (gasoline-propane) technology)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The EPA has certified EDPRO Equipment Inc.'s SEQUIN dual-fuel (gasoline-propane) technology for use on a 2004 Ford 4.6 engine platform, just five months after the company was certified for the Ford's 2003 version. The new certification...

Homebuilders in Florida, New Jersey praised for propane use.(Las Vegas, Nevada)(GBN Construction )(Morel Builders )
March 1, 2004... Two homebuilders are earning accolades for their consistent and innovative use of propane in their building projects. Brad Negaard of GBN Construction in Jacksonville, Fla., won in the category of homes selling for more than $250,000, and...

Valve manufacturer SCG Miyairi recalls faulty OPD valves.(Washington, D.C.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... After months of warnings about problems associated with OPD valves produced by SCG Miyairi, the company has decided to recall them. About 21,000 units on 20-pound cylinders sold at department and hardware stores nationwide from August 2002...

Residential, commercial, farm propane use on rise.(Washington, D.C.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The use of propane increased across the board in 2002, with the biggest rise attributed to farm use. According to a 2002 report by the American Petroleum Institute, the National Propane Gas Association and the Propane Education & Research...

Literature explaining high propane prices available.(Washington, D.C.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... New literature is available to help marketers explain to customers the reasons for this season's high propane prices. The document, produced by the Propane Education & Research Council and the National Propane Gas Association, addresses the...

Western Propane Gas Assoc. seeks donations to auction.(Sacramento, California)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The convention committee of the Western Propane Gas Association is soliciting items for a silent auction to be held during its 2004 Western Regional Convention in Reno, May 13 to May 15. Proceeds of the auction will benefit the Western...

Additional CETP train-the-trainer workshops added.(Washington, D.C.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Two additional sessions have been added to the CETP "Train-the-Trainer" workshop schedule in response to growing demand. The new sessions will be March 16-17 in Reno, Nev., and April 14-15 in Harrisburg, Pa. Attendance at a workshop is...

Truck disabling bill returns to California state legislature.(Sacramento, California)
March 1, 2004... A proposal to require hijack deterrent devices is back for consideration by the California state legislature after a similar version failed last July. The bill, called Assembly Bill 575, would require hazmat trucks to have disabling...

Cylinder filling machine raffle to be featured at Southeast.(Atlanta, Georgia)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Ely Energy, Inc and Kosan Crisplant will raffle a propane Universal Filling Machine at the National Propane Gas Association's Southeastern Convention & International Trade Show in Atlanta. The raffle is a promotional project intended to...

Miniature Ferrellgas truck wins toy industry recognition.(Tonkin Replicas)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The February 2004 issue of Toy Trucker & Contractor magazine has named a 1:53 scale replica of a Ferrellgas bobtail as one of the top die-cast models of 2003. The miniature Kenworth T300, created by Tonkin Replicas of Seattle, features a...

Actaris Neptune.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The E4000--The new wave in electronic registers from the manufacturer of the #1 LP gas 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 the highest...

American Equipment Finance.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... American Equipment Finance helps companies grow by financing all types of new and used equipment and commercial vehicles, including bobtail trucks, tanks, cylinders, and bulk plant facilities. Financing terms range from 12 to 72 months. In...

American Standard Manufacturing.(Southeast Showcase)(ergonomic cylinder handling devices)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Amthor Inc.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Formerly known as the Clipper, the Raven is the safest propane delivery unit in the market today. With attributes such as internal piping, rear canopy, and a D.O.T. approved rear bumper--there is no product in this industry will do what the...

AR & Co. Public Relations.(Southeast Showcase)
March 1, 2004... AR & Co. is currently promoting 2004 propane-powered school and shuttle buses. The school bus is on tour in the U.S. and will be shown in booth #947. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see how your company can benefit from placing buses in...

BP North America NGLs.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... It's Simple. BP is your one-stop source for flexible and reliable supply. Offering the scale to meet your needs of supply security, stability through sound business practices worldwide, and above all our number one priority, safety and the...

Brindle Products.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Cenex[R].(Southeast Showcase)
March 1, 2004... CONSISTENCY: Propane supply at 180 terminals, and the nation's largest fleet of propane transports. TOTAL SUPPORT: Our experienced sales professionals will design supply, equipment and retail plans that improve your margins and sales. ...

ConocoPhillips.(Southeast Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Please see our display ad on page 15 of this issue. Phone number: 800-423-4636 Fax number: 281-293-4452 Booth # 1122 www.ngl.conocophillips.com

Corken.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Cost Management Solutions LLC.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Consultants to the Propane Industry Information makes the difference. You should have the best information available to make your propane purchase decision. Phone number: 888-441-3338 Fax number: 281-360-7641 E-mail:...

Vanguard Heating Products.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The best new gas hearth product line-up for 2004. To get your Free "Opportunity Rocks with Vanguard" CD, call 1-866-672-6040. Visit us on the Web at www.VanguardHeat.com. Phone number: 866-672-6040 Fax number: 270-745-7885 E-mail:...

DesertMicro.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... DesertMicro is a leading provider of operations software for the propane industry, including accounting, routing and complete solutions since 1983. For DesertMicro, the past 17 years have resulted in more than 750 installations of RouteManager...

Dynegy Midstream Services.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Dynegy Midstream Services, Dynegy's natural gas liquids business, is one of the largest marketers and producers of natural gas liquids in North America. We market more than 310 bpd of NGLs. We gather, process, store, transport and market...

Ely Energy Inc.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... A global leader in the design, manufacture and installation of all types of LPG facilities. Contact us for custom process equipment, storage terminals (marine and rail), bulk plants, peak shaving facilities, natural gas back-up systems, and...

Energy Additives Inc.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Energy Additives Inc., of Battle Creek, Mich., manufactures a complete line of patented fuel additives for the LPG and petroleum industry. EAI uses the latest technology in response to the changing needs of fleets, industry and equipment....

ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ExxonMobil is one of the largest producers of propane in the U.S., 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....

E-Z Trench Manufacturing Co.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Ferrellgas.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Considering selling your propane company? With Ferrellgas, you get peace of mind that the business you've worked so hard to build will be in good hands. We're experienced in buying companies of all sizes, making the process quick and easy....

Fisher Controls.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Fueling Technologies.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Fueling Technologies Model 100 LPG bulk storage tank gauge is the most innovative product on the market. It provides inventory accuracy to 99.5%, unheard of in LPG inventory gauging. FTI's series 100 gauges provide gross & net fluid, and fluid...

H & H Sales Co. Inc.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... From Smooth-Rider[TM] 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....

Heritage Propane.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Heritage is very proud of having completed more than 100 acquisitions since its founding in 1989. The company has been built on the principals of honesty and fairness. Our reference list is the names and telephone numbers of those that have...

Kamco Products.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Gas-Tec[TM] is a flexible yellow polyethylene coated copper tubing that provides added corrosion protection for your liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas line installations. The tubing is continuously line-marked for clearer identification...

L.E. Klein Company.(Southeast Showcase)
March 1, 2004... We have been serving the Southwest for more than 39 years with quality products at reasonable prices. Phone number: 800-251-0073 Fax number: 972-820-8899 www.leklein.com

Liberty Propane.(Southeast Showcase)
March 1, 2004... Thinking about selling? It's a big decision! Call us, we want to help. Phone number: 913-648-1588 Kent Misemer, president and CEO: kmisemer@libertypropane.net Jeff Loudenback, v.p., mergers & acquisitions:...

Liftmoore Inc.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Liftmoore manufactures a complete line of electric and hydraulic cranes with capacities to 10,000 lbs. and moment ratings to 72,000 ft.-lbs. Continuous, unlimited rotation is standard on most models. With either FM radio remote or standard...

Liquid Controls.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Liquid Controls, A Unit of IDEX Corporation, is a leader in the manufacture of positive displacement flow meters and LectroCount[R] electronic registers for LP Gas applications, worldwide. Together with Corken, Liquid Controls offers a...

LP Gas Insurance Specialists of America.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Your propane insurance experts. For your propane insurance needs, call the Propane Insurance Specialists. Phone number: 770-339-1894 Fax number: 770-339-3589 Booth # 1026

Manchester Tank.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Manchester Tank is the premier manufacturer of low-pressure vessels. We are dedicated to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, with seven manufacturing plants and more than 1,000 employees throughout the U.S. and Australia. Let us put...

Marshall Gas Controls.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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...

McTier Supply Co.(Southeast Showcase)
March 1, 2004... The Breakguard Hose Break Sensor takes advantage of piezo crystal technology to deliver an easy, dependable means of detecting a hose-coupling separation and safely shutting down your truck's pumping operation. No fragile computer chips. No...

MID:COM (Midwest Computer Register).(Southeast Showcase)
March 1, 2004... MID:COM has supplied rugged truck computers since 1976. The MID:COM 8000 Computer is now available with a new high-capacity data card that holds 50,000 complete customer records. Phone number: 641-456-4848 Fax number: 641-456-4600 ...

Mississippi Tank Co.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... In business since 1946, we are the largest and most diversified manufacturer of LPG bobtails and trailers in the USA. Fabrication of all components, including the ASME tanks, assures maximum quality while maintaining a high rate of production....

Nordic Systems Corp.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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...

Noritz America.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Noritz is the world's leading manufacturer of tankless gas water heaters, offering a complete line for any application where continuous hot water is in demand. Tankless water heaters provide energy savings, are environmentally friendly, save...

OPW Engineered Systems.(Southeast Showcase)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The new OPW breakaway coupling is designed to provide optimum safety in the transfer of hazardous materials such as LPG, acids, solvents, petrochemicals, gasses and other toxic liquids. With an innovative double-poppet design, this new...