Who will fill their shoes?(consolidation in the propane industry)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)

Skelgas. National Propane Partners. Petrolane. Buckeye Gas. MAPCO. Texgas. Northern Propane. Pyrofax. Leavitt. Calgas. Coffey Oil & Gas. Emro Propane. Pearl Gas. W&J Propane. PGS/Gas. The list could go on forever.

The names resemble those of distant relatives you read from dusty scrapbooks long stashed in a box in the corner of your attic. Gone but never completely forgotten.

Their legacies once commanded respect and attention throughout our industry, model companies that set the pace for others to follow. Today's propane veteran would admit that he stands on the shoulders of many to achieve his successes. Yet now, they serve as interesting trivia fodder at …