Can-Do Conference set for Aug. 20-21 in Minneapolis
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is bringing back the Can-Do Conference, set for August 20-21 at the Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis, MN. Called “Ignite Your Can-Do Spirit: 2020 Marketing Conference,” it will feature …
Superior Plus buys Western Propane Service
Superior Plus Corp. of Toronto has acquired retail propane distributor Western Propane Service, Santa Maria, CA. Founded in 1988, Western serves approximately 6,000 retail and commercial customers in Southern California and has offices in Lebec, …
Update on Wisconsin propane tank sculpture
“The Collective,” a piece of art by Paul Bobrowitz in Appleton, WI that is comprised of empty propane tanks, is one step closer to being moved. At a Municipal Services Committee meeting on Jan. 14, …
PERC urges registration for January 2020 Trainers Conference
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) said time is running out to register for the January 2020 Trainer’s Conference, set for Jan. 23–24 at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN. The agenda includes presentations about …
HB Global acquires Spectrum of Arizona
Harrisburg, PA-based HB Global LLC announced it has acquired Spectrum Mechanical & Service Contractors LLC, an HVAC company in Tempe, Arizona. Terms of the deal were not revealed. Founded in 1997, Spectrum provides design, installation, maintenance …
Hotel registration now open for the EEE
Oil & Energy Service Professionals (OESP) announced that hotel room registration is now open for the Eastern Energy Expo (EEE), set for May 17–20 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. For more info, visit easternenergyexpo.com/hotel-and-travel/. …
Harris Named Executive VP at Pennsylvania Petroleum Association
Ted Harris has been elected as Executive Vice President of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Association. Harris replaces John Kulik, who is now the association's Executive Vice President Emeritus. In an announcement about the change, the PPA said …
Propane sculpture in Wisconsin getting attention
A sculpture in Appleton, WI is not only getting attention, it is generating controversy. The sculpture called “The Collective” is by local artist Paul Bobrowitz. It is constructed from dozens of propane tanks to form small …
Taco Comfort Solutions launches “Taco Tuesday” webinars
Taco is hosting a new, bi-weekly webinar training series called “Taco Tuesday” in 2020. The fun, fact-filled, one-hour webinars keep participants up-to-date with the latest HVAC systems, tools and technologies. The webinars occur at 12 …
C. Cowles promotes Richard Lyons to president
Thirty-year company veteran Richard Lyons has been promoted to President at C. Cowles & Co. He formerly served as Executive VP, and prior, in numerous capacities including National Sales Manager and GM, as well as …