The Propane Education & Research Council is expected to get a new chairwoman in July. AmeriGas Propane Marketing Director Paula Wilson will succeed outgoing PERC Chairman Joe Armentano and will lead the council for a one-year term. Wilson's nomination was announced at PERC's recent meeting in Atlanta.
Read the announcement here.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
New Collins Executive Shifts from Red to Yellow
With a background in the fire truck industry, Dan Peters comes to Collins Bus Corp. with a keen understanding of the importance of building a top-quality vehicle for the job of protecting people.
Peters replaced Collins veteran Kent Tyler, who last year was named president and CEO of first responder apparatus manufacturer E-ONE Inc., which like Collins is an Allied Specialty Vehicles (ASV) company.
In announcing Peter’s appointment, company officials pointed to his 30 years of experience in developing strong customer relationships, team building and leading business growth.
“Dan’s proven record of leading businesses through consistent sales growth and, perhaps more importantly, his focus on developing organizations and maintaining strong customer relationships makes him an ideal leader for Collins Bus,” said James Meyer, chief operating officer of ASV.
Notably, Peters has experience in the specialty vehicle industry, having served five years with fire truck maker Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
In this interview with SBF Executive Editor Thomas McMahon, Peters discusses his outlook on the Type A school bus market, insights from his experience in the fire truck industry and more.
Read the full interview here.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
PROPANE OUTLOOK POSITIVE WITH AUTOGAS, LANDSCAPE MARKETS ON THE RISE
Read the recap here.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Save the Dates and Visit us at the Western Trade Show and Convention
The 64th annual Western Propane Trade Show and Convention, the largest propane event west of the Mississippi River, will be held May 16-18 in Reno, Nevada. This year, for the first time, the Western Propane Convention welcomes the Pacific Propane Gas Association as a partner in the event, joining with the Arizona, Nevada, Rocky Mountain and Western Propane Gas Associations.
Together, we are offering even more for the propane industry, including education sessions focusing on new technologies, safety for you and your customers, and making your businesses strong in a difficult economy. The trade show, with more than 200 exhibiting companies, features the latest in propane products, vehicles, and services for the industry, giving attendees the opportunity for face-to-face discussions with a variety of company representatives.
More than 1,100 propane industry members from around the United States and Canada will be there — so we hope to see you soon! The Arizona, Nevada, Pacific, Rocky Mountain and Western associations sponsor the convention.
More information and forms here.
Reno, Nevada
Monday, April 22, 2013
Rise in U.S. Gas Production Fuels Unexpected Plunge in Emissions
U.S. carbon-dioxide emissions have fallen dramatically in recent years, in large part because the country is making more electricity with natural gas instead of coal.
Energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that is widely believed to contribute to global warming, have fallen 12% between 2005 and 2012 and are at their lowest level since 1994, according to a recent estimate by the Energy Information Administration, the statistical arm of the U.S. Energy Department.
Energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that is widely believed to contribute to global warming, have fallen 12% between 2005 and 2012 and are at their lowest level since 1994, according to a recent estimate by the Energy Information Administration, the statistical arm of the U.S. Energy Department.
Read more here.
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