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We look back on the year that was to get a glimpse of the highs and lows, movers and shakers, funny and obscure.
January-February: Who's Who; En-Pro and Farewell To Dan T.
Propane Canada began the year by publishing our 32nd Annual Who's Who in the LP-Gas industry. With more than 350 listings,o it is the definitive source (we are now assembling the 33rd Annual Who's Who so give us a call - toll-free at 1800-526-4177 - to make sure you are included).
En-Pro - Managing Costs Better to Improve Profits
In our first profile of the year, En-Pro International answered 10 pressing questions: Is a cylinder rental charge applicable and is my charge in line?; Why does my price fluctuate so often?; Why does my price never fluctuate?; Is it better to take a fixed one-year price or a floating price?; What causes propane prices to rise/fall?; Should I be paying a premium for having a supplier-owned tank or having their equipment on-site?; How can I be sure the price increases and decreases being applied are in line with the market?; When my supplier owns my tank and equipment, how can I check the market to ensure my rates are acceptable; Should I be concerned over the recent merger between Superior Propane and ICG Propane?; and Are there any other competitive supply alternatives in my area?
March-April: Carburetion: Technocarb, Blue Line Transportation & London Police Force; and Sparling's Propane
Our annual look at carburetion and auto propane included an interesting mix of LPG conversions, and taxis and police cruisers on propane.
Technocarb - King of Alternative Power
Not only is Technocarb Equipment Ltd. of Abbotsford, B.C. a leading manufacturer/distributor of LPG and CNG kits and components for the automotive and industrial markets, it was one of three Platinum Sponsors at last year's World LP Gas Forum, and is a member at the World LP Gas Association's Global Autogas Information Network.
The Technocarb principals practice what they preach. President John Carter and Vice President Nick Pfeiffer drove a 2001 Dodge SUV with a 5.9-litre engine and a 2001 GM Sierra 2500 pickup with 6.0-litre engine and - both fueled by propane - from Monterrey, Mexico (1,900 kilometres) and Phoenix, Arizona (800 kilometres) to the...