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3 days ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Sydney Fischer
F.W. Webb Co. consolidated its Rochester, New York, operations into a 170,000-sq.-ft. facility. The new building is located at 200 Holleder Parkway and combines F.W. Webb’s former wholesale location at 595 Hague St. and its Water Works facility at 795 Beahan Road into a fully integrated operation designed to maximize efficiency and convenience.
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4 days ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Sydney Fischer
Last month, we started examining the seven leadership styles and where you might find yourself in your current role. We also looked at how we blend them from time to time based on the situation. After Democratic and Autocratic, here are the other five styles. Laissez-Faire. “Yeah, whatever. You’re fine, do what you think is right.” This leadership style is very hands-off. You provide your team with the tools and resources needed to get the job done and essentially walk away.
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5 days ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Sydney Fischer
The early months of the second Trump administration have ushered in a deliberate restructuring of federal leadership, with appointments and notable vacancies across key agencies shaping the future of grants, regulations and economic strategy. While some departments remain in flux, early appointments suggest a shift toward targeted economic growth, reindustrialization and streamlined federal support mechanisms that may benefit industries like propane and other clean fuels.
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5 days ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Sydney Fischer
The propane industry offers drivers opportunities for flexible schedules, steady and satisfying work, and the chance to acquire in-demand skills and certifications. Still, few women join as drivers.
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1 week ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Sydney Fischer
June marks National Safety Month, a time for organizations to communicate and raise awareness about the importance of safety while promoting a culture of ongoing safety. The National Safety Council (NSC) seizes this opportunity to focus on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in our homes and communities.
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1 week ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Sydney Fischer
The Missouri Propane Gas Association (MPGA) is supporting Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., in reintroducing the Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act, a bill aimed at relieving propane retailers and users from outdated federal regulations that drive up operating costs and hinder supply efficiency.
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1 week ago | 
pitandquarry.com | Sydney Fischer
Transfer points are vital connections between one piece of equipment and the next, but they are notorious for being sources of fugitive dust. Many operators assume dust control is a futile battle that can never be overcome. The truth is the root causes are relatively simple to understand and straightforward to address. • Material degradation. This is an obvious cause, as processing increases the percentage of fine particles in two main ways.
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1 week ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Sydney Fischer
Blueox Corp. of Oxford, New York, acquired Ace-Robbins of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Cetane Associates assisted in the transaction, which closed on June 6. Ace-Robbins began in the 1940s, when James Ace operated several businesses in the Tunkhannock area, including feed, farm supply, fuel and appliance sales. In 1956, Frank Robbins joined as manager, and by 1964, the two became partners and officially formed Ace-Robbins.
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1 week ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Sydney Fischer
Palmdale Propane, a subsidiary of Palmdale Oil Company, acquired Gatorgas LP, located in Old Town, Florida. Legacy Energy Consulting, a mergers and acquisitions consulting firm, oversaw the transaction. Gatorgas was established in 1985 by Frank Anderson and a silent partner, Bob Gratton, beginning with a small cylinder exchange and a single fill station. Anderson managed Gatorgas until his passing in June 2023.
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2 weeks ago | 
lpgasmagazine.com | Sydney Fischer
Aegis Energy, a division of Aegis General Insurance Agency and K2 Insurance Services, has partnered with Everspan Group to launch a new excess program for petroleum gasoline haulers that also distribute propane. This excess program is designed to meet the needs of retail and wholesale petroleum gasoline haulers engaged in petroleum and propane product distribution. Offering up to $4 million in excess coverage, the program is available nationwide, except for Massachusetts, Hawaii and Alaska.
