LP/Gas articles from May 2004

LP/Gas archives from May 2004

Fire up the grill: pent-up demand, hot product lines make a perfect recipe for summer barbecue sales.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... Lots of homeowners say they plan to buy new gas barbecue grills in the next two years after 17 consecutive weekends of rain in many parts of the country washed out much of last summer's barbecuing season and cut heavily into anticipated grill...

The price of oil dependence.(View Point)(Editorial)
May 1, 2004... The little gasoline pump icon on my dashboard lit up again as I pulled off the highway en route to work one morning last week. My car pool buddy and I were running a bit late that day, so I made a mental note of the gas prices at several of...

LP/gas stock index.(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... Propane Master Limited Partnership Comparison Company Symbol Quarter Price Distribution Ended (4/08/04) AmeriGas APU Dec. $29.33 $2.20...

Propane MLP price history.(Brief Article)
May 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 &...

Heating degree days by state.(Weather Watch)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Heating degree days by state State March Deviation from norm Alabama 238 -108 Alaska 1346 39...

Safety threats deserve concern.
May 1, 2004... Ever since Chicken Little claimed the sky was falling, we naturally dismiss most threats as a false alarm. Whether it's a business issue or a personal issue, we readily buy into wiggle room while we assess whether the threat is real....

Time management: first things first.(Business Matters)
May 1, 2004... The third in our series of Habits of Highly Effective Propane Companies is putting first things first, which is predicated on the belief that highly effective companies organize and manage around their company's priorities. Things that...

Slimmed-down energy bill offered.
May 1, 2004... Senate backers of major energy legislation have introduced a slimmed-down package since the Senate has not approved a conference agreement. Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee Chairman Pete Dominici's (R-NM) revised Energy Policy...

Senate seeks more aid.(funding for energy supply)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Senate approved a non-binding provision in its 2005 budget resolution calling for adequate funding increases for LIHEAP and Weatherization, saying "persons in some sectors simply cannot" adapt to propane price increases.

Fingerprint deadline extended.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Transportation Security Administration delayed until next Jan. 31 the date at which states will have to conduct fingerprint-based background checks on commercial drivers seeking hazmat endorsements. The rule was to have taken effect April...

LPG refueling sites expand.(Liquefied Petroleum Gas )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... You can refuel your auto with propane at 4,008 stations across the nation, according to the Energy Information Administration's count. EIA says that the number of LPG-powered vehicles nationwide has grown steadily from 172,806 in 1995 to...

Manufacturers reveal new grills with innovations for 2004 season.
May 1, 2004... Contemporary styling, lights, more burners on the larger units and greater portability for the smaller ones are all part of the evolution of barbecue grills for 2004. New grills this year include: Advanced Catalyst Systems Maryville,...

New grill accessories for 2004, and other 'outdoor room' products.
May 1, 2004... Some propane marketers who sell grills report that they can produce higher volume and greater margins on grilling-related accessories and other items used in the "outdoor room." Research shows that most grill accessories are purchased on the...

Propane Golfers association tourney could produce a record victory.
May 1, 2004... When golfers in the Propane Golfers Association's 20th annual medal handicap tournament compete next month at The Westin Innisbrook resort outside Tampa, Fla., odds are 50-50 the event will produce a new champ. Or a four-time champion. ...

Ferrellgas.(People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Ferrellgas has named a new vice president for its southeast region and an area manager for its Indiana area. Steve Wambold has been promoted to the position of regional manager for the southeast region. Wambold, who joined the company in...

Stellar Industries.(People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Stellar Industries, based in Garner, Iowa, has named its first-ever director of new product development. The appointment of Gary Bomstad is part of the company's ongoing corporate restructuring effort. He will be responsible for acting as a...

Waukesha Engine.(People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Waukesha Engine, a business unit of Dresser Inc., has appointed Joseph Lange as its eastern regional manager for power generation sales. Lange, who joined the company in 2000, will be responsible for the sales of engines through Waukesha...

National Propane Gas Assoc.(appoints Brian I. Caudill)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The National Propane Gas Association has named Brian I. Caudill as its new director of legislative affairs. Caudill, who previously worked at the Specialty Equipment Market Association as its director of government and public affairs, will...

PERC.(People)(Propane Education & Research Council)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Propane Education & Research Council has announced several new members to serve on its council. They are: Patrick Chesterman of Ferrellgas; Charles Revere of Revere Gas & Appliance; Ray Scholes of Petrochemical Marketing; David Wade of BP,...