Propane

F.W. Webb Co., Bedford, Massachusetts, wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, HVAC, refrigeration, pipe, valves and fittings, announced that it was named the distributor of Cavagna LPG tank valves and regulators in the Northeast. Cavagna Group manufactures advanced, integrated solutions for the control, regulation, metering and storage of compressed gas. As of mid-December, the Cavagna Group’s solutions became available throughout the ...

Bergquist, Inc., appointed Lauren Clark as president. Bergquist also announced new roles for three other employees: Bob Barry was named chief financial officer; Joe Montroy was named vice president of sales; and Scott Biggs, director of outside sales. Lauren Clark is the newly named president of Bergquist, a wholesale distributor of propane equipment. Photos courtesy of Bergquist, Inc. Formerly, as ...

As the propane industry continues to evolve, so too do the solutions customers have access to. At the National Propane Gas Association Expo (NPGA), April 6-8 in Atlanta, wholesale propane equipment distributor Bergquist, Inc., is introducing the CFlexliner from Chicago Fittings at Booth 407. Chicago Fittings’ X-Riser is a product aimed at removing a minimum of two below-grade joints per riser when compared ...

As the propane industry continues to evolve, propane companies and the public need to be educated about the issues facing the industry. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) leads safety and training efforts among propane retailers and consumers, educates consumers about propane’s many uses and benefits, and drives technology development to expand adoption of propane as a clean, affordable, ...

After several decades of hard work, research, artifact collection and countless hours of volunteer time, a permanent exhibit showcasing the history and contributions of the propane industry will open this August. This display will be part of the Smithsonian-affiliated National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The official ribbon cutting for the museum will take place on Aug. 2 ...

ReThink Energy NJ and partners announced that Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ D-12) will introduce legislation to toughen Federal Energy Regulatory Commission oversight by requiring it to apply more comprehensive procedures to its review of proposed pipeline applications before granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity. Watson Coleman made the announcement during a press conference at Baldpate Mountain in ...

Bergquist, Inc., has announced it will be offering Excela-Flange™ Bobtail products from Marshall Excelsior Company. Excela-Flange™ is a comprehensive system of truck and plant valves that incorporate a 4 bolt flange on the inlet, the outlet or both of the most commonly used MEC tank and piping valve configurations. One of the highlights of the system is that each valve ...

Blackmer®has announced the availability of its new triple-seal LB943 Oil-Free Reciprocating Gas Compressor line. Featuring innovative sealing technology, LB943 Series compressors have been designed specifically for LPG and anhydrous ammonia applications that require maximum leakage control. Blackmer LB943 Series compressors incorporate a double-distance piece design with three individual sets of packing to maintain product purity and prevent oil migration. This ...

Propane Industry’s Largest Event Sees Double-Digit Growth Following Move to Nashville More than 4,100 individuals attended The National Propane Gas Association’s 69th Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo, which took place April 8–10, at Music City Center in Nashville. This broke a previous record set in 2006 and resulted in the ninth consecutive increase. Attendance by propane marketers grew by ...

By Stephen Bennett Michael Hopsicker, president of Ray Murray Inc., took on the role of president of the New York Propane Gas Association at the group’s Spring Meeting, held at The Desmond in Albany, N.Y., March 28-29. Ray Murray Inc. is headquartered in Lee, Mass., but it has operations in New York State. Hopsicker succeeds Rick Cummings of Mulhern Gas ...