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6 | OPENING DELIVERY | Embracing change.

8 | VITAL SIGNS | New communications agency chosen to support R&D of new propane products.

10 | SAFETY FIRST | Safety-seeking marketers will nd stability in insurance marketplace.

12 | LEGAL BRIEF | New, widespread development weighs heavily on litigation system.

14 | LETS TALK | Propane industry is stepping up again for prostate cancer awareness.

MANUFACTURER LISTINGS is section provides an alphabetical listing of all LP gas appliance and equipment manufacturers and key suppliers. Each listing provides the companys address, telephone and fax numbers, email address and website.

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PRODUCT INDEX is section provides an extensive alphabetical product index of all propane products and services. Adjacent to each product listed in the index is a page reference that directs the reader to the product listing.

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PRODUCT/SERVICES LISTINGS is section provides speci c listings of product headings and includes the name and telephone numbers of all companies o ering these products.

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DISTRIBUTOR INDEX is section provides an updated listing of all distributors of propane appliances and related equipment, listed alphabetically by state.

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EDITOR IN CHIEF | BRIAN RICHESSON

Change is never easy, and many times its difficult to embrace. But with change come oppor-tunities, excitement and a fresh outlook.

LP Gas Magazine has undergone a change in recent weeks as longtime Editor in Chief Pat Hyland resigned to become the director of industry pro-grams for the Propane Ed-ucation & Research Coun-cil (PERC). Pat remains in the industry hes grown to love over the past 15 years, and he also will maintain a tie with the magazine as a member of our Editorial Advisory Board.

Pats knowledge of the industry and his journalistic integrity are un-matched, and I have been fortunate to work so closely with him over the past five years. I will take those experiences along on my new journey as editor in chief of LP Gas.

Before Pat packed his belongings and walked out of our Cleveland office for one final time, I had a chance to ask him about his decision, the industry and the magazine.

How difficult was this decision and how important was it for you to remain in the propane industry?Pat:As you can imagine, this was not an easy decision. Even after 15 years, I very much enjoy my work at the maga-zine. I am so proud of our entire team our staff, the columnists and collabo-rating contributors, and our Editorial Advisory Board members for making LP Gas the premier source of informa-

tion in the propane industry. They made it a joy to come to work every day. But this unique opportunity in the industry that I already know and enjoy was one I just could not pass up.

As an editor, youve covered PERC for many years. Is it hard to imagine working for the council now?Pat: I never imagined working for the council or leaving LP Gas Maga-zine before discussing this opportunity with Roy Willis in February. My working familiarity with the organization, its staff and many of the state executives that I will be

working with certainly was a substan-tial draw to the job.

Can you tell us about this new role and your responsibilities with PERC?Pat:The position includes a variety of responsibilities, including management of PERCs state rebate program and its Partnership with the States Program. But the primary duty is to lead and oversee key aspects of the PERC en-gagement with the propane industry and, in particular, the state organiza-tions through which assessment rebates are allocated. In a nutshell, I will be the liaison between the states and the council.

Youve built many lasting relationships in the industry. I know you cant name every-one, but who has been a positive influence on you in your time with the magazine?Pat: First and foremost, former LP GasEditor and Publisher Zane Chastain,

who introduced me to the industry and to the mission of the magazine. So many others, in no particular order: Dan Myers, Dwain Willingham, Carl Hughes, Ray Murray Jr., Ralph Rooney, Ed Varney, Harold Poland, Tom Jae-nicke, Jay Johnston, Kate Caskin, Tom Klein, Joe Rose, Bill McHenry, Daniel Dixon, Baron Glassgow, Larry Osgood, Tom Nunan, Bob Myers, Sam McTier and Bob Mayer. All good people who care not only about their businesses, but the propane industry as a whole and the end-use customers that it serves. I am a better person and profes-sional for having known each and every one of them. I thank them for all the years of counsel, support, encourage-ment and friendship.

Youve undertaken some big projects and stories over the years. Are there any in par-ticular that give you the most satisfaction for their importance to the industry?Pat: Zane Chastain taught me that the magazine was where the industry goes to meet itself. I hope that some of our stories helped inform and edu-cate readers in ways that fostered a stronger, safer industry. That said, Im especially proud of our annual State of the Industry Report as well as stories about factors behind falling propane sales over the last decade and safety concerns with tipping bobtails and rust beneath the plastic sleeves on 20-pound cylinders. LPG

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The Propane Education & Research Coun-cil (PERC) chose Swanson Russell as its new lead communications agency, the council announced.

The Lincoln, Neb.-based company was chosen from more than a dozen firms that submitted proposals last December.

The council authorized PERC President and CEO Roy Willis to develop a working agreement with Swanson Russell and begin collaborating with the agency on a communications program that supports the research and development of new propane-fueled products and the coun-cils safety and training programs.

In other PERC news, the council named

Pat Hyland and Mike Taylor to key roles. Hyland, formerly editor in chief of LP

Gas Magazine (see page 6), joined PERC as director of industry programs. He will be the eyes and ears of PERC with state asso-

ciations, Willis said.Taylor is now PERCs

director of autogas business development after serving as director of fleet manage-ment at Heritage Propane for the last four years.

Willis said PERC is filling vacancies and not

adding new staff positions. Additional staff changes will be announced soon, he said, as PERC moves into the implementation phase of sweeping organizational changes announced last fall.

Coalition takes stand against pipeline rate hikeThe U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected two tariff rate increase proposals filed by Enterprise TEPPCO.NPGA and a coalition

of 58 large and small propane marketers, state propane associations and other shippers on the pipeline protested the rate increase.

Amendment favoring natural gas defeatedAn amendment that would have given prefer-ential tax treatment only to natural gas and natural gas vehicles was defeated with the help of the industrys grassroots con-tacts, NPGA announced.Meanwhile, the indus-

try continues to push for the passage of The Propane Gas Act, which would extend fuel, vehi-cle and infrastructure tax credits for five years.

NPGAs legislative a airs director departsBrian Caudill, NPGAs director of legislative affairs, accepted a posi-tion with the American Gas Association. His last day was March 16.

AmeriGas names new board membersJerry E. Sheridan and K. Rick Turner were elected directors of AmeriGas Propane Inc., the com-pany announced.Sheridan is president

and CEO of AmeriGas Propane. Turner recently retired from the Stephens

New communications agency to support R&D of new products, safety programs

[PROPANE MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP COMPARISON] Total Units Quarter Price Tax Debt/ Debt/ OutstandingCompany Symbol Ended (3/14/12) Distribution Yield Deferral Capital Mkt. Cap (millions)AmeriGas APU Dec. $45.15 $3.05 6.8% 75% 74% 36% 57.1Ferrellgas FGP Jan. 15.59 2.00 12.8 90 94 87 76.4Inergy NRGY Dec. 16.26 2.82 17.3 80 56 80 131.5NGL Energy Partners NGL Dec. 21.38 1.40 6.5 90 24 22 24.6Suburban SPH Dec. 43.15 3.41 7.9 80 50 23 35.6Average: 10.3% 60% 49%

[LAST TWELVE MONTHS] Gross Gross Gross Pro t EBITDA Gallons Sold Percent Gross Pro t EBITDACompany Revenue Pro t Margin (Per employee) (millions) (millions) Change (Per gallon) (Per gallon)AmeriGas $2,522 $908 36.0% $156,517 $306 839 -5.0% $1.08 $0.36Ferrellgas 2,550 648 25.4 180,713 188 642 -0.9 1.01 0.29Inergy 819 353 43.1 123,072 206 308 -10.7 1.15 0.67NGL Energy Partners 95 33 34.7 93,201 5 38 103.8 0.87 0.14Suburban 862 489 56.7 204,864 156 287 -8.7 1.70 0.55Average: 39.2% 151,673 15.7% $1.16 $0.401. Gross pro t and EBITDA are for retail propane operations only. Wells Fargo Securities LLC2. Suburbans gallons sold include propane and heating oil. Ron Londe analyst3. NGLs LTM is pro-forma 2010 results.4. Gross pro t includes add-backs for non-cash losses on derivatives.5. LTM revenue and gross pro t in millions.

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family entities. Prior to his retirement, Turner was a private equity principal of the Stephens Group LLC, a private, family-owned investment firm, since 1990. He is active with several private equity groups, most particularly Maxim Partners LLC.

Alliance AutoGas adds fueling partnersMaine Energy of Bangor, Maine, and Parker Gas of Clinton, N.C., joined the Alliance AutoGas network as propane fueling part-ners. Maine Energy also will serve as a certified conversion center.Alliance AutoGas is a

national network for pro-pane vehicle conversions, on-site fueling and ongo-ing safety training and technical support.

Bed bug trailer package part of PERC programTemp-Airs Thermal Remediation EBB-40-kilowatt LP gas trailer bed bug heat treatment equipment package is now part of PERCs Exceptional Product Program, which is designed to encourage businesses to adopt new propane-fueled technolo-gies for residential and commercial use.PERC will provide a

$2,000 financial incentive to qualifying companies that purchase the LP gas trailer package and agree to share their experi-ences with PERC and their peers. The trailer package utilizes propane genera-tor power.

Deviation Deviation From Last 12 FromState February Norm Months NormAlabama 375 -143 2254 -600Alaska 1242 -203 11217 -21Arizona 368 8 1933 -238Arkansas 519 -107 3048 -476California 399 13 2583 -64Colorado 1091 53 6992 -449Connecticut 826 -203 5131 -970Delaware 690 -172 3824 -942Dist. of Columbia 595 -170 3432 -646Florida 75 -83 438 -260Georgia 418 -108 2453 -445Hawaii 0 0 0 0Idaho 957 -14 6960 22Illinois 916 -162 5632 -755Indiana 868 -145 5145 -780Iowa 1038 -141 6569 -526Kansas 791 -86 4728 -417Kentucky 701 -107 3930 -710Louisiana 260 -86 1454 -339Maine 1176 -98 7357 -695Maryland 702 -164 4050 -825Massachusetts 892 -173 5474 -967Michigan 995 -166 6245 -740Minnesota 1180 -215 7792 -1007Mississippi 362 -112 2118 -458Missouri 752 -150 4600 -645Montana 1086 -44 7788 -557Nebraska 1025 -39 6169 -387Nevada 595 24 3674 -146New Hampshire 1062 -162 6716 -910New Jersey 790 -160 4614 -860

New Mexico 750 16 4422 -436New York 855 -195 5185 -964North Carolina 551 -87 3067 -477North Dakota 1282 -173 8549 -946Ohio 863 -157 5177 -826Oklahoma 608 -63 3398 -371Oregon 728 60 5803 632Pennsylvania 844 -161 5175 -765Rhode Island 835 -154 5132 -788South Carolina 439 -82 2451 -359South Dakota 1111 -108 7190 -696Tennessee 598 -106 3533 -488Texas 317 -60 1619 -388Utah 909 -72 6364 -279Vermont 1128 -191 7338 -814Virginia 666 -125 3820 -683Washington 722 3 5927 391West Virginia 793 -102 4599 -724Wisconsin 1067 -189 7164 -666Wyoming 1177 21 7928 -412United States 654 -101 4026 -521

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COLUMNIST | JAY JOHNSTON

In tough times, transparency be-comes an important value. Its the only safe way for us to sort truth from fiction.Over the years, I have written a few

columns on insurance, and two most notable were Insurance safety solu-tions in June 2008 and Insurance buyers: Beware to be safe in March 2007. The columns can be found under my byline at www.lpgasmagazine.com. I stand by my convictions.

The big rap on insurance carriers has always been lack of consistency and competition. That was then and this is now. In fact, marketer insurance pre-miums have maintained consistently competitive pricing for the past four to five years. Hasnt that been the goal?

The 2012 insurance marketplace for propane marketers will remain stable. Propane marketers who have held on while navigating the unstable weather and product pricing of 2011 should appreciate the importance of stability. However, those marketers who are con-sistently looking for the cheapest deal, regardless of quality, will have a hard time lowering the bar in 2012.

Insurance cycles have traditionally been the result of combined loss ratios (expenses plus losses) and available capital capacity. Never forget that all insurance programs must be profitable to pay claims and stay in business.

Short-term, knee-jerk reactions, to greatly increase premiums or cut prices to buy market share out of desperation, usually leave a wake of questionable practices when the results are tallied.

One of the greatest scams utilized by startup insurance programs is the ri-diculous inference that insurance pro-

grams currently writing in the market-place do not understand the propane business. Such sales tactics sound good and sell well to the cheap deal seekers, but they offer no credibility.

Best-practice propane marketers should look for credibility in an insur-ance carrier. Can they keep premiums in line with their costs to provide cov-erage while making a profit? Will they be there with the money? Those are credible questions.

New in 2012 is the question of pre-mium audits for prior-year exposures. Some bean counters got together with a few MBA marketing wizards and came to the misguided conclusion not to per-form audits. This sold well to marketers because they could grow without cost and be less accountable about their gal-lons. I have long maintained that audits are essential to an insurance companys ability to inspect what they expect. How do you know that the gallons

declared by the agent are actual? A change in the exposure should

indicate a change in the premium up or down.

I believe that most propane market-ers expect to be audited and get pre-mium back for undelivered gallons in 2011-12. Marketers with no audit poli-cies are probably out of luck.

When you expect something from

nothing, sometimes thats what you get.Obviously growth, or lack thereof, is

a key factor to such discussions.Years ago, in a soft market, I had a

client who bullied an insurance carrier into estimating more gallons than he would sell at a discounted compos-ite rate per gallon. When the smoke cleared, he had gotten the discounted rate up front and 20 percent back at audit time. The insurance carrier im-mediately issued a new policy of 10 per-cent maximum returns on audits.

On the other hand, I spoke to a marketer who fell 30 percent short of expected gallons. His carrier does not perform audits, nor will they do them upon request. I shared the insight that he should lower his gallons to actual levels at renewal. That works well for the marketer but badly for the insur-ance company if 2012 is a cold winter. Lowering gallons also can be a costly strategy if the insurance carrier audits and next year you grow. You live by the sword and die by the sword.

Here is the good news for 2012: Similar to my forecasts in 2007 and 2008, those marketers who insure with credible insurance providers and dem-onstrate audited safety practices will find insurance costs to be competitive and affordable in relation to other, less-stable industry costs.

Safe growth and profitable results remain keys to transferring risk at com-petitive prices. LPG

Jay Johnston is an insurance executive, safety management consultant and inspirational safety speaker. He can be reached at [email protected] or 952-935-5350.

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An important element in the prosecution of lawsuits filed by plaintiffs is the financial costs and potential recovery related to a given claim. A potential game chang-er in this consideration is third-party funding of litigation.

When claimants pursue a lawsuit, they anticipate financial recovery. Third-party funders appeal to the desire of claimants to get their money now. There are many reasons for this desire of an early payout, including medical needs and daily living needs. However, once the loan is made to a claimant by a third-party funder, the case outcome can be impacted greatly.

In one case, a defendant made a set-tlement offer, and the plaintiffs lawyer recommended that his client accept the offer. The third-party funder nixed the deal because the settlement would not cover its loan to the plaintiff. The case was tried to verdict, and the plaintiff lost and got nothing. The third-party funder also got nothing, as these types of loans are only recoverable if the plaintiff gets a recovery.

Some plaintiff lawyers also contract for this type of funding in expensive cases such as mass torts and class ac-tions. If this funding was not available, these funded cases may never have seen the inside of a courtroom. Again, the lawyer may be compromised in his decisions on what money is needed to resolve the case. This situation can create serious ethics concerns for the lawyer involved.

When a successful settlement or trial does occur, these loans often can consume most, if not all, of the recov-ered amounts in a very short time.

In a recent case, a plaintiff took out a $9,000 loan, and when the verdict was returned 18 months later she was required to pay the third-party funder $24,000 of her $27,000 share of the settlement proceeds. In another case, a plaintiff received a settlement of $168,000, and she owed the third-party funder more than $220,000. These ex-amples raise serious questions about the nature of these funding arrangements.

A closer lookThese funding companies claim that what they are offering are not loans but investments. They argue that part of the agreement they make is that if the plaintiff does not obtain a favorable settlement or trial verdict they dont get their money back.

However, these same companies use the word loan in much of their adver-tising. In addition, these companies do a good degree of due diligence before making these loans. Before any money changes hands, they do their level best to make sure the case has merit. In fact, the actual data shows that very few of these loans ever go unrecovered.

There are also problems with disclo-sure of confidential information related to this type of funding. Remember, be-fore these third-party funders will loan funds, they want to determine if the

case has merit and what would be a re-alistic recovery. This type of analysis is very sensitive and is normally only dis-cussed between counsel and the client. One federal court recently ruled that this communication with a third-party funder is not privileged. A lawyer who suspects that an opposing party or the client has received third-party funding can obtain this information and the opposing partys analysis in discovery. This is not usually available.

These funding companies are try-ing to create laws in at least eight states that would designate the communica-tions between the lawyer/client and the third-party funder as confidential and not subject to discovery. So far these ef-forts have been unsuccessful. The trend in the United States today is to limit the attorney-client privilege. Time will tell if these efforts by third-party funders will achieve their desired goal. I have my doubts.

This new development is wide-spread. A recent Internet search brought back more than 3 million hits for litigation funding. This type of funding will only encourage more lawsuits and demands for more money to satisfy the greed of these third-party funders.

Hopefully the more that is known about this funding vehicle the more it can be relegated to a memory. This funding is a growing cancer on the liti-gation system in our country. LPG

John V. McCoy is with McCoy Law Group, S.C., and his firm represents in-dustry members nationally. McCoy can be reached at 262-522-7007 or [email protected].

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J une is the month when we honor our fathers.We give gifts, have barbecues, go to dinner and enjoy our family. There is another great thing we can do for our dads that doesnt cost anything. Let them know how important they are to us. Let them know we ap-preciate all they have done to guide us in life. And, finally, ask them to make sure they get tested for prostate cancer.

Pros4Care was started more than five years ago with that simple purpose. Propane Professionals Promoting Prostate health is our organization. Our goal and mission has been to advocate early testing through awareness in ad-dition to raising funds annually to donate to the research being done by the Prostate Cancer Foundation. One in six men will develop the disease. Testing and early detection

are the key. My dad got diagnosed two years ago, at 70 years old. He was fortunate that he had been getting checked regularly and had radiation seed implant treatment. Two years later, the cancer is undetectable.

Since 2007, we have raised more than $100,000 for re-search. This is in the form of donations, annual golf event dollars that are matched by Safeway dollar for dollar and other fund-raising methods. The propane industry has stepped up in many ways. Our sponsors for the golf event donated time and money to these events. The Texas Pro-pane Gas Association undoubtedly has been a tremendous part of our success by completely managing our golf events to date. Our championship trophy is named in honor of Mr. Bill McHenry, former NPGA president and industry gentle-man who succumbed to prostate cancer.

We have had several celebrities help us in raising funds and participating in events. We have been fortunate to team up with Major League Baseball and have enjoyed the company of such greats as Art Howe, Kevin Millwood, Jack Lazarko, John Matlick, Brad Lincoln, Tom Grieve and many others.

With June being such an important month, we have decided to team up with LP Gas Magazine and have our fifth-year event in conjunction with the LP Gas annual golf tournament on June 14-17 at the Reunion Resort and Club in Orlando, Fla.

There is no better way to celebrate Fathers Day than to play a few rounds of golf with your dad, brother, uncle or anyone else close to you who needs to be aware of the as-pects of prostate cancer. In addition, the Reunion Resort is a great family place that has a water park and restaurants, and is minutes from Disney World and all of the other Or-lando attractions.

I would ask to seriously consider the trip for a good cause and to take a break and celebrate your family at this event. And by the way, get yourself checked. LPG

Ed Varney is the founder of Pros4Care and an industry management veteran of 22 years. He is a former vice presi-dent of Heritage Propane and also formerly of Emerson and AmeriGas. He lives in the Dallas area and can be reached at [email protected]. For more information about the LP Gas golf outing, visit www.propanegolfers.com.

Not just about youPropane industry stepping up again for prostate cancer awareness


GUEST COLUMNIST | ED VARNEY

AA O Smith Water Heaters599 Hill St WFergus, ON N1M 2X1 Canada519-843-1610, 800-447-6575Fax: 519-787-5525www.hotwatercanada.ca

A O Smith Water Products Co500 Tennessee Waltz PkwyAshland City, TN 37015800-365-8170Fax: 615-792-2182E-Mail: [email protected]

A R Williams Truck Equipment Ltd8019 54th St SECalgary, AB T2C 4R7 Canada403-243-6111, 888-843-6111Fax: 403-243-8047www.atlaspolar.com

A R Williams Truck Equipment Ltd9410 51st Ave NWEdmonton, AB T6E 5A6 Canada780-436-1406, 888-840-9365Fax: 780-436-9132www.atlaspolar.com

Aalanco Service Corp80-B Turnpike RdWestborough, MA 01581508-366-1449, 800-215-6698Fax: 508-366-1196E-Mail: [email protected]

Accu-Flo Meter Service Ltd4028 Seventh St SECalgary, AB T2G 2Y8 Canada403-243-1425, 800-921-2228Fax: 403-243-6577E-Mail: [email protected]

ACME Alternate Fuel Systems Inc110 Butterworth StPO Box 2168 56002-2168Mankato, MN 56001507-345-4000Fax: 507-345-4100E-Mail: [email protected]

Adams & Fogg Oil Equipment Co309 US Rte 1Falmouth, ME 04105207-781-5470, 800-781-5470Fax: 207-781-3795E-Mail: [email protected]

Adams & Fogg Oil Equipment Co2 Printer DrSte 12Hermon, ME 4401207-848-3582, 800-781-5470Fax: 207-848-2685E-Mail: [email protected]

Adams Mfg Co9790 Midwest AveCleveland, OH 44125216-587-6801Fax: 216-587-6807E-Mail: [email protected]

ADD Canada303 - 181 Hymus BlvdPointe Claire, QC H9R 1E9 Canada514-428-9020, 800-922-0972Fax: 514-428-8964E-Mail: [email protected] our ads on page 17 and 87

ADD Systems6 Laurel DrFlanders, NJ 07836973-584-4026, 800-922-0972Fax: 973-252-3803E-Mail: [email protected] our ads on page 17 and 87

ADD Systems5790 S Semoran BlvdOrlando, FL 32822407-380-5000, 800-922-0972Fax: 407-380-2009E-Mail: [email protected] our ads on page 17 and 87

Advanced Fuel Components300 Wooley DrPO Box 168Marshall, MI 49068269-781-1111Fax: 269-781-4377E-Mail: [email protected]

Advanced Technology International Corp1820 Wallace AveSte 108St Charles, IL 60174630-513-0009Fax: 630-513-0080E-Mail: [email protected]

AEI Corp2641 Du Bridge AvePO Box 16097Irvine, CA 92623949-474-3070Fax: 949-474-1007E-Mail: [email protected]

Air Hydro Power1235 Gardiner LaneLouisville, KY 40213502-458-8539Fax: 502-357-0075E-Mail: [email protected]

Air Hydro Power3033 Ohio DrSte AHenderson, KY 42420270-827-8008Fax: 270-826-6430E-Mail: [email protected]

Air Hydro Power973 Beasley StSte 110Lexington, KY 40509859-255-6155Fax: 859-231-9828E-Mail: [email protected]


Manufacturers Listings

This section provides an alphabetical

listing of LP gas appliance and

equipment manufacturers and other

key suppliers. Each reference provides

the companys address, telephone and

fax numbers, e-mail and web site.


Air Hydro Power159 Ambassador DrBowling Green, KY 42101270-782-0051Fax: 270-796-9125E-Mail: [email protected]

Air Hydro Power440 S MulberryElizabethtown, KY 42701270-763-0259Fax: 270-763-1819E-Mail: [email protected]

Alamo Corporate Group Inc1303 W Walnut Hill LaneSte 370Irving, TX 75038817-615-8393, 800-267-9311Fax: 817-615-8455E-Mail: [email protected]

Algas-SDI International LLC151 S Michigan StSeattle, WA 98108206-789-5410Fax: 206-789-5414E-Mail: [email protected]

All Safe Inc26443 Fallbrook AveWyoming, MN 55092612-332-3473, 866-958-3473Fax: 888-316-0208E-Mail: [email protected]

All Safe Inc26443 Fallbrook AveWyoming, MN 55092612-332-3473, 866-958-3473Fax: 651-408-7163E-Mail: [email protected]

Allen Insurance Group2041 Memorial Park DrPO Box 2978Gainesville, GA 30503770-534-1574, 800-284-1574Fax: 770-534-9542E-Mail: [email protected]

Alliance Energy Services318 Armour RdNorth Kansas City, MO 64116816-421-5192, 877-268-9779Fax: 816-421-5196www.alliancec3.com

Alliance Plastics3123 Station RdErie, PA 16510814-899-7671, 800-832-8677Fax: 814-898-1638E-Mail: [email protected]

Alliance Plastics - BrazilRua Maestro Gabriel Migliori 515Sao Paulo, 02712-140 Brazil55-11-393-52171Fax: 55-11-393-52171E-Mail: [email protected]

Alliance Plastics - Canada2538 Speers RdUnit 7Oakville, ON L6L 5K9 Canada905-825-0134, 800-847-0486Fax: 905-825-2919E-Mail: [email protected]

Alliance Plastics - Canada4610 - 97 StEdmonton, AB T6E 5N9 Canada780-437-7373, 800-847-0486Fax: 780-437-7625E-Mail: [email protected]

Alliance Plastics - USA10024 Romandel AveSanta Fe Springs, CA 90670562-946-3024, 888-867-2737Fax: 562-944-6852E-Mail: [email protected]

Alliance Truck & Tank5463 Trumpeter WaySte BMissoula, MT 59808406-370-8175Fax: 406-721-5473E-Mail: [email protected]

Allied Tank Co2554 Industry LaneNorristown, PA 19403610-631-5240, 800-355-1300Fax: 610-631-5648www.alliedtank.com

Allison Transmission4700 W 10th StPO Box 894 46206-0894Indianapolis, IN 46222317-242-5000www.allisontransmission.com

Alternate Energy Systems Inc210 Prospect ParkPeachtree City, GA 30269770-487-8596Fax: 770-631-4306E-Mail: [email protected]

Alternate Solutions Inc565 Arvin AveStoney Creek, ON L8E 5N7 Canada905-643-8289Fax: 905-643-2619E-Mail: [email protected]

AMC/Fairmont Insurance Services824 Front StPO Box 2020Conway, AR 72032800-233-2398Fax: 501-450-6962E-Mail: [email protected]

AMC/Fairmont Insurance Service10350 Richmond Ave Ste 300PO Box 2807Houston, TX 77042800-392-1970www.amcinsurance.comSee our ad on page 18

American Business Forms & Envelopes7134 Brangles RdMarriottsville, MD 21104800-519-3691Fax: 800-649-5179E-Mail: [email protected]



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Point-Of-Sale Invoices improve Cash Flow Track the Truck with live GPS or Breadcrumb Trail Turn by Turn Navigation Automatic Database Geo-Coding Truck Location Geographically validated before delivery Accommodates Miscellaneous Charges and Surcharges Wireless Connectivity Automated Back O ce Posting Raven connects with Liquid Controls, Mid:Com, Actaris/Neptune and Veeder-Root

For more information about Raven contact our national sales o ce at 1-800-922-0972 or visit us on the web at www.addsys.com.ADVANCED DIGITAL DATA, INC.

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American Gas & Chemical Co Ltd220 Pegasus AveNorthvale, NJ 07647201-767-7300, 800-288-3647Fax: 201-767-1741E-Mail: [email protected]

American Gas Assn400 N Capitol St NWSte 450Washington, DC 20001202-824-7000Fax: 202-824-7115www.aga.org

American Metal Products Group5030 Corporate Exchange BlvdGrand Rapids, MI 49512800-423-4270Fax: 800-626-3825E-Mail: [email protected]

American Precast301 Nanticoke AveSeaford, DE 19973302-629-6688Fax: 302-629-6687E-Mail: [email protected]

American Standard Mfg Inc106 Industrial Park LanePO Box 164Central Bridge, NY 12035518-868-2512, 800-488-8816Fax: 518-868-2525E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 19

American Welding & Tank721 Graham DrFremont, OH 43420717-763-5080, 800-637-7900Fax: 717-763-5081www.awtank.com

American Welding & Tank - ASME Tank Operations5601 Axel Park RdWest Jordan, UT 84081801-280-7080www.awtank.com

American Welding & Tank - ASME Tank Operations721 Graham DrFremont, OH 43420717-763-5080www.awtank.com

American Welding & Tank Certified Cylinder Operations3415 Hwy 70ECrossville, TN 38555931-484-1521www.awtank.com

AmeriGas Propane LPPO Box 965Valley Forge, PA 19482610-337-7000Fax: 610-992-3242www.amerigas.comSee our ad on page 21

AmeriGas Propane LP6801 Mitchell PkwyArlington, TX 76002817-467-1727, 800-772-5376Fax: 817-467-5259www.amerigas.comSee our ad on page 21

AmeriGas Wholesale13105 NW FwySte 500Houston, TX 77040281-552-4011, 800-955-9101Fax: 281-552-4905E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 21

AmeriGas Wholesale : Jamie Bakondy (Midwest/Great Lakes Region)Houston, TX281-552-4054, 800-935-7427Fax: 281-552-4905E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 21

AmeriGas Wholesale : JD Galindo (East Region)Houston, TX281-552-4075, 800-453-0121Fax: 281-552-4905E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 21

AmeriGas Wholesale : Nathan Mitchell (West Region)Houston, TX281-552-4074, 800-448-4888Fax: 281-552-4905E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 21



Call us at 800-233-2398 or visit us

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Petroleum Jobbers

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C-Stores

Truck Fabricators

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Combination Accounts

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Amthor International237 Industrial DrGretna, VA 24557434-656-6233, 800-328-6633Fax: 434-656-1101E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 20

Amthor Welding20 Osprey LaneGardiner, NY 12525845-778-5576, 800-926-8467Fax: 845-778-5916E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 20

Amtrol Inc1400 Division RdWest Warwick, RI 02893401-884-6300Fax: 401-884-4773E-Mail: [email protected]

Anderson Fittings/Anderson Copper & Brass4325 Frontage RdOak Forest, IL 60452708-535-9030, 800-323-5284Fax: 708-535-9038www.andersonfittings.com

Anderson Metals Corp Inc1701 Southern RdPO Box 34200Kansas City, MO 64120816-471-2600, 800-821-5672Fax: 816-472-8700E-Mail: [email protected]

Anetsberger Brothers Inc180 N Anets DrNorthbrook, IL 60062847-272-0770, 800-837-2638Fax: 847-272-1943E-Mail: [email protected]

Anode Systems Co124 N 22 CtGrand Junction, CO 81501970-243-4149, 888-609-9766Fax: 970-263-7295E-Mail: [email protected]

Anode Systems Co124 N 22nd CtGrand Junction, CO 81501970-243-4149, 888-609-9766Fax: 970-263-7295E-Mail: [email protected]

Apache LP Trucks Inc108 Fitch LaneGoldsboro, NC 27530919-689-9613, 800-326-8950Fax: 919-689-9614E-Mail: [email protected]; www.lptrucks.com

Appian Logistics Software Inc10317 Greenbriar PlSte 100Oklahoma City, OK 73159405-692-1696, 800-893-1250Fax: 405-692-1698E-Mail: [email protected]

Appliance Magazine UN440-239-4591www.appliancemagazine.com

Appliance Magazine11444 W Olympic BlvdSte 900Los Angeles, CA 90064310-445-4200Fax: 310-445-4299www.appliancemagazine.com

Appliance Magazine30 Two Bridges RdSte 227Fairfield, NJ 7004973-808-0975Fax: 973-808-6557www.appliancemagazine.com



AR&Co PR & Mktg1227 Park StPO Box 1480 93447Ste A&DPaso Robles, CA 93446805-239-4443Fax: 805-239-4008E-Mail: [email protected]

Arrow Tank & Engineering8950 Evergreen BlvdMinneapolis, MN 55369763-786-9510, 800-333-5532Fax: 763-786-2104E-Mail: [email protected]

Arrow Tank & Engineering650 N EmersonCambridge, MN 55008763-689-3360, 888-892-7769E-Mail: [email protected]

Arrowhead Industrial Services3537 S NC 119Graham, NC 27253336-578-2777Fax: 336-578-2929www.arrowheadindustrial.com

Art Plus Inc1098 NC 111 SPO Box 10007 27532Goldsboro, NC 27534919-751-3000, 800-254-3225Fax: 919-778-4868E-Mail: [email protected]

Ascentium Capital23970 Hwy 59NKingwood, TX 77339281-902-1949Fax: 281-921-3349E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 22

ASCO Valve Inc50 Hanover RdFlorham Park, NJ 07932973-966-2000, 800-972-2726Fax: 973-966-2448E-Mail: [email protected]

Associated Products7724 W Main StPO Box 443Siren, WI 54872-0443715-349-7300, 800-708-5825Fax: 715-349-7309E-Mail: [email protected]

Astro Mfg3111 NE 51 St #102 (Office & Mail Stop Only)627 S Dixie Hwy, Pompano Bch, FLFort Lauderdale, FL 33308954-772-8928E-Mail: [email protected]

Atlas Polar Co Ltd60 Northline RdToronto, ON M4B 3E5 Canada416-751-7740, 888-799-4422Fax: 416-751-6475E-Mail: [email protected]

Auto Crane4707 Mingo RdTulsa, OK 74117918-836-0463Fax: 918-834-5979E-Mail: [email protected]

Automated Wireless Environments125 State Rte 181Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849973-663-6990Fax: 973-810-3767E-Mail: [email protected]

BB P28301 Ferry Rd2nd FlrWarrenville, IL 60555630-836-6325Fax: 630-836-6535E-Mail: [email protected]

B P S Inc304 N Walnut AveBroken Arrow, OK 74012918-258-7554Fax: 918-258-2327E-Mail: [email protected]



www.amerigas.com

Amer iGas Cont inues to Look fo r Qua l i t y Propane Compan ies

to Jo in the Amer iGas Fami ly.

Even as we assimilate a recent large scale acquisition we continue to look for quality

propane companies to become part of the AmeriGas family.

With over 135 acquisitions since 1995, AmeriGas continues to view acquisitions

as a key part of our growth strategy.

Le t the Amer iGas NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP HELP

Fue l Your FUTURE .

We are interested in acquisitions of all sizes ranging from under a million to well over a

million gallons throughout the country. We understand that selling your propane business

is an economic and emotional decision, and we can help. Look for a discreet contact from

one of our acquisition professionals or CALL US TODAY to schedule a FREE NO

OBLIGATION con dential consultation.

JEFF KAMINSKIGROUP D I R EC TOR

610-337-7000 EXT 1053, [email protected]

AVERAGING OVER AN ACQUISITION A MONTH FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS RUNNING!

Being in a family owned propane

business for 53 years, my family was

concerned about our faithful employees

and long time loyal customers, many

of whom are personal friends. From

the beginning of negotiations, AmeriGas

put our minds at ease. The AmeriGas

team was very professional and yet

understanding of our sentiments.

Before and after the sale AmeriGas

worked with us to make the transition

as seamless as possible.

Glen Kolkmeyer, President

Wellington Oil & Gas Co.

Wellington Missouri

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LET AMERIGAS HELP FUEL YOUR FUTURE.

Bacharach Inc621 Hunt Valley CircleNew Kensington, PA 15068724-334-5000Fax: 724-334-5001E-Mail: [email protected]

Bacharach of Canada20 Amber StUnit 7Markham, ON L3R 5P4 Canada905-470-8985Fax: 905-470-8963E-Mail: [email protected]

Barbecues Galore & Woods Fireplaces3505 Edmonton Trail NECalgary, AB T2E 3N9 Canada403-250-1558Fax: 403-258-8988E-Mail: [email protected]

Barbecues Galore & Woods Fireplaces5875 9th St SECalgary, AB T2H 1Z9 Canada403-258-4440Fax: 403-258-1607E-Mail: [email protected]

Barbecues Galore & Woods Fireplaces#13100 Harvester RdBurlington, ON L7N 3W8 Canada905-639-5952E-Mail: [email protected]

Barbecues Galore & Woods Fireplaces490 Speers RdOakville, ON L6K 2G3 Canada905-844-3224Fax: 905-844-1919E-Mail: [email protected]

Bard Mfg Co1914 Randolph DrBryan, OH 43506419-636-1194Fax: 419-636-2640E-Mail: [email protected]

Bascom-Turner Instruments Inc111 Downey StNorwood, MA 02062781-769-9660, 800-225-3298Fax: 781-769-2099;-800-803-5561E-Mail: [email protected]

BASE Engineering600 Rothesay AveSaint John, NB E2H 2H1 Canada506-635-2280, 800-924-1010Fax: 506-635-2281E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 23

Beckett Gas Inc38000 Beckett PkwyNorth Ridgeville, OH 44039440-327-3141, 800-332-4244Fax: 440-327-6955www.beckettgas.com

Belshaw Bros Inc814 44th St NWAuburn, WA 98001-1754206-322-5474, 800-578-2547Fax: 206-322-5425E-Mail: [email protected]

Betten Trucks LLC1790 Hwy A-1-ASte 204Satellite Beach, FL 32937800-247-3999Fax: 321-777-5523E-Mail: [email protected]

Better Containers Mfg Co530 Hyde Park AveHillside, IL 60162708-547-7272, 800-831-6049Fax: 708-547-7106E-Mail: [email protected]

Betts Industries1800 Pennsylvania Ave WBox 888Warren, PA 16365814-723-1250Fax: 814-723-7030E-Mail: [email protected]

Blackmer1809 Century Ave SWGrand Rapids, MI 49503616-241-1611Fax: 616-241-3752E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 24

BLT Tanks LLCRR1 Box 33PO Box 237Kingfisher, OK 73750405-375-4189, 800-753-5467Fax: 405-375-5541E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on the inside back cover

Blue Cow Software Inc50 Salem StBldg BLynnfield, MA 01940781-224-2583, 888-499-2583Fax: 781-623-0087E-Mail: [email protected]

Blue Ridge5330 Blue Ridge DrBlue Ridge, GA 30513706-632-2881Fax: 706-632-2771E-Mail: [email protected]

Boley-Featherston Insurance701 Lamar StPO Box 97513Witchita Falls, TX 76307-7513940-723-7111, 800-234-1167Fax: 940-322-9549E-Mail: [email protected]

Boonsboro6708 Old National PikeBoonsboro, MD 21713301-432-6611, 800-768-6612Fax: 301-432-7147E-Mail: [email protected]

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp50 Wentworth AveLondonderry, NH 03053603-552-1100, 800-283-3787www.buderus.net



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Baseng.com

PRESS RELEASE

BASE Engineering Inc. has reached an important

milestone with the shipment of it's 50,000th fuel

control system. Company President and CEO Steve

Belyea expressed his "sincere appreciation to all of our

customers and distributors worldwide as well as to our

great staff for sixteen years of steady growth".

The 50,000th BASE system was shipped to Pacific Truck Tank

of Sacramento, California and installed by Pacific on a brand new

Amerigas LPG bobtail. It featured BASEs ASKWAX system with radio remote

control of the trucks Hose Reel, Power Take Off, Pump RPM, and Emergency Stop.

Mr. Belyea and Darren Eavis from BASE Engineering were present to thank Jerry Jones and

the staff of Pacific Truck Tank for over a decade

of being BASE's primary west

coast distributor.

600 Rothesay AveSaint John, NB E2H 2H1

Toll Free 1.800.924.1010

BASE ENGINEERING would like to thank the

propane industry for helping us reach a great milestone...

NGtheinge... and Counting...

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp340 Mad River ParkWaitsfield, VT 5673802-496-4436, 866-642-3198www.buderus.net

Bosselman Tank & Trailer4501 Juergen RdPO Box 1567 68802Grand Island, NE 68801308-381-2400Fax: 308-381-6002E-Mail: [email protected]

Bosselman Tank & Trailer3602 E 4th StNorth Platte, NE 69101308-534-1011E-Mail: [email protected]

Boyd Service IncPO Box 899Ashland, KY 41105-0899606-739-4129, 800-272-5638Fax: 606-739-8365E-Mail: [email protected]

Bradford White Water Heaters725 Talamore DrAmbler, PA 19002800-523-2931Fax: 215-641-1670www.bradfordwhite.com

Brady United States6555 W Good Hope RdPO Box 2131 53201Milwaukee, WI 53223888-250-3082Fax: 800-292-2289www.bradyid.com

Brass-Craft Mfg Co39600 Orchard Hill PlNovi, MI 48375-5331248-305-6000Fax: 248-305-6011www.brasscraft.com

Brindle Products Inc13633 David DrPO Box 227Grabill, IN 46741260-627-2156, 800-826-9355Fax: 260-627-5145E-Mail: [email protected]

Brinkmann Corp4215 McEwen RdDallas, TX 75244972-716-4262, 800-468-5252Fax: 972-770-8515www.brinkmann.net

Broaster Co2855 Cranston RdBeloit, WI 53511608-365-0193, 800-365-8278Fax: 608-363-7957E-Mail: [email protected]

Brown DuckPO Box 166Rockville, IN 47872765-592-0027, 877-631-4639Fax: 765-569-6180E-Mail: [email protected]

Brown Mfg Corp6001 E Hwy 27Ozark, AL 36360334-795-6603, 800-633-8909Fax: 334-795-3029E-Mail: [email protected]

Brown Stove Works Inc1422 Carolina AvePO Box 2490 37320-2490Cleveland, TN 37311423-476-6544, 800-251-7485Fax: 423-476-6599E-Mail: [email protected]

Broyhill CoOne N Market SqPO Box 475Dakota City, NE 68731-0475402-987-3412Fax: 402-987-3601E-Mail: [email protected]



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Bryan Boilers783 N Chili AvePeru, IN 46970765-473-6651Fax: 765-473-3074E-Mail: [email protected]

Bucks Trucks LLC291 Sheringham RdColumbia, SC 29212803-407-6895, 877-238-8757Fax: 803-781-3771E-Mail: [email protected]

Bulk Truck & Transport Service659 LaGrange RdHanover, IN 47243812-866-2155, 800-825-7288Fax: 812-866-5765www.btandt.com

Burners Inc2299 Childs Lake RdMilford, MI 48381248-676-9141, 800-878-BURNFax: 248-684-4475;-800-878-9FAXE-Mail: [email protected]

Burnwell Gas11155 Walden AveAlden, NY 14004716-684-3419www.seimax.com

Burnwell GasGibson StPO Box 347Dansville, NY 14437585-335-3188www.seimax.com

Burnwell Gas13668 State Rte 370PO Box 206Red Creek, NY 13143315-754-6297www.seimax.com

Butane-Propane News Inc338 E Foothill BlvdPO Box 660698Arcadia, CA 91006800-214-4386Fax: 626-303-2854E-Mail: [email protected]

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Cambria Products CorpPO Box 2054Atascadero, CA 93423-2054800-383-0160Fax: 805-462-9350E-Mail: [email protected]

Cambridge Engineering Inc760 Long Rd Crossing DrPO Box 1010 63006Chesterfield, MO 63005636-532-2233, 800-899-1989Fax: 636-530-6133E-Mail: [email protected]

Camp Safe1399 Lear Industrial PkwyCleveland, OH 44011888-226-7487www.campsafe.org

Campbell & Assocs Inc18229 Killian RdSpencerville, IN 46788260-238-4344, 800-496-8775Fax: 260-238-4345E-Mail: [email protected]

Canadian Enterprise Gas Products Ltd900 Sixth Ave SWSte 300Calgary, AB T2P 3K2 Canada403-266-7487Fax: 403-262-3662E-Mail: [email protected]

Can-Eng Furnaces International Ltd6800 Montrose RdPO Box 628Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V5 Canada905-356-1327Fax: 905-356-1817E-Mail: [email protected]

Cantesco CorpPMB 023 - 60 Industrial PkwyCheektowaga, NY 14227716-693-8206Fax: 716-693-8373E-Mail: [email protected]

The Canyon Group Inc79348 Montego Bay DrBermuda Dunes, CA 92203800-451-2008Fax: 309-216-7216E-Mail: [email protected]

Caplugs2150 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14207716-876-9855, 888-CAPLUGSFax: 716-874-1680E-Mail: [email protected]

Caputo Insurance Agency Inc6824 Big Beaver BlvdPO Box 350Beaver Falls, PA 15010-0350724-843-3020Fax: 724-843-6586www.caputoinsurance.com

Caputo Insurance Agency Inc8695 College PkwySte 1128Fort Myers, FL 33919239-482-8317Fax: 239-482-4105www.caputoinsurance.com

Caputo Insurance Agency Inc786 King George RdFords, NJ 08863732-661-2000Fax: 732-661-2099www.caputoinsurance.com

Caputo Insurance Agency Inc312 Cedar Ridge DrPittsburgh, PA 15205412-250-4069Fax: 412-922-3404www.caputoinsurance.com

Carburetion & Turbo Systems Inc1897 Eagle Creek BlvdShakopee, MN 55379952-445-3910Fax: 952-445-6070E-Mail: [email protected]

Cargotec USA Inc12233 Williams RdPerrysburg, OH 43551419-482-6000, 800-852-2331Fax: 419-482-6001E-Mail: [email protected]

Carolina Rubber Rolls110 Thermoid WaySalisbury, NC 28144-0948704-636-0121, 800-438-2312Fax: 704-633-3880E-Mail: [email protected]

Cato Western Inc70 W WindsorSte 110Tucson, AZ 85705520-628-7919, 800-822-0804Fax: 520-628-9926E-Mail: [email protected]

Cavagna North America50 Napoleon CtSomerset, NJ 08873732-469-2100Fax: 732-469-3344E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 13

Cavagna West1393 Dodson Way-ARiversside, CA 92507732-469-2100-ext-200Fax: 951-786-3652E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 13

Central Boiler20502 160th StGreenbush, MN 56726218-782-2575, 800-248-4681Fax: 218-782-2580www.centralboiler.com

Central Ontario Energy Alliance7060 Wellington Rd #124PO Box 246Guelph, ON N1H 6J9 Canada519-824-7370Fax: 519-824-1780www.upienergylp.com

Certified Cylinder Inc3415 Hwy 70 EPO Box 527 38557Crossville, TN 38555931-484-1521, 800-556-7191Fax: 931-456-9624www.certifiedcylinder.com

Channel Products Inc7100 Wilson Mills RdChesterland, OH 44026-1799440-423-0113Fax: 440-423-0891www.channelproducts.com

Charles A. Hones Inc607 Albany AveAmityville, NY 11701631-842-8886Fax: 631-842-9300E-Mail: [email protected]

Charles A. Hones, Inc - IthacaIthaca, NY 14886607-273-5720Fax: 607-277-1942E-Mail: [email protected]



Charleys LP Truck Corp4720 Old Winter Garden RdOrlando, FL 32811407-293-9531Fax: 407-293-6901E-Mail: [email protected]

Charlotte Tank Trucks Inc2200 Border DrPO Box 668069Charlotte, NC 28208704/332-2188, 888/441-2188Fax: 704/332-2180E-Mail: [email protected]

Checkeye LPG Carburetion Inc651 Pittsburgh StSpringdale, PA 15144724-274-8778Fax: 724-274-5315E-Mail: [email protected]

Chemical/Pharmaceutical - RDC30205 Clemens Rd, Ste DWestlake, OH 44145440-617-9087Fax: 216-274-9271E-Mail: [email protected]

Chemprene Inc483 Fishkill AvePO Box 471Beacon, NY 12508845-831-2800, 800-431-9981Fax: 845-831-4639E-Mail: [email protected]

Chemtane Energy LLCPO Box 2210Baytown, TX 77522281-573-1100, 800-776-1485Fax: 281-573-1102E-Mail: [email protected]

CHEQ Services International Inc9400 N Central ExpySte 1210Dallas, TX 75231214-739-0602, 866-CHEQ-CSIFax: 214-739-0603E-Mail: [email protected]

Chicago Fittings Corp756 Landmark DrBelvidere, IL 61008815-547-5471, 877-638-9009Fax: 815-547-5492E-Mail: [email protected]

CHS Inc5500 Cenex DrPO Box 64089 - Mail Sta 585 (St Paul) 55164Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077651-355-8463, 800-852-8186Fax: 651-355-8499www.chsinc.com

CHS Inc902 Old Cherry Point RdNew Bern, NC 28562800-393-7520Fax: 252-635-1611www.chsinc.com

CHS Inc1150 W 15th St #302Chicago, IL 60608800-475-5678Fax: 866-594-1771www.chsinc.com

Citel Inc11381 Interchange Circle SMiramar, FL 33025954-430-6310, 800-248-3548Fax: 954-430-7785E-Mail: [email protected]

CK Business Consultants Inc114 S Railroad StHughesville, PA 17737570-584-6488Fax: 570-584-0199E-Mail: [email protected]

Clark R & D Ltd1918 N Eastwood DrArlington Heights, IL 60004847-392-4901www.clarkrandd.com; www.colortell.com

Clayton Industries17477 Hurley StCity of Industry, CA 91744626-435-1200, 800-423-4585Fax: 626-435-0180E-Mail: [email protected]

Clayton Industries3051 Exon AveCincinnati, OH 45241513-563-1300, 800-822-8035Fax: 513-563-1303E-Mail: [email protected]

Clean Fuel USA4749 Williams DrSte 310Georgetown, TX 78633-3711512-864-0300E-Mail: [email protected]

Clean Fuel USA4749 Williams Dr #310Georgetown, TX 78633512-864-0300E-Mail: [email protected]

Clean Fuel USA116 Halmar CoveGeorgetown, TX 78628512-864-0300www.cleanfuelusa.com

Clesse Industries16 Ave Paul SantyLyon, 69008 France33-478-78-1663Fax: 33-478-78-1277E-Mail: [email protected]

CMI Engineering Inc1001 Ransdell RdPO Box 532Lebanon, IN 46052765-483-3250Fax: 765-482-5003E-Mail: [email protected]

The Coleman Co3600 N HydraulicWichita, KS 67219800-835-3278E-Mail: [email protected]

Columbiana100 Waterworks StColumbiana, AL 35051205-669-7122Fax: 205-669-7606E-Mail: [email protected]

Combustion Research Corp2516 Leach RdRochester Hills, MI 48309-3555248-852-3611, 888-852-3611Fax: 248-852-9165E-Mail: [email protected]

Commando Products Inc420-A Blue Ridge ExtGrandview, MO 64030816-966-8889, 800-966-1098Fax: 816-966-8858E-Mail: [email protected]

Commercial Metal Forming1775 Logan AvePO Box 599 44501Youngstown, OH 44505800-826-5867Fax: 330-740-8599www.cmforming.com

Commercial Metal Forming304 E McLeroySaginaw, TX 76179-0426800-433-7040Fax: 817-232-0213www.cmforming.com

Commercial Metal Forming341 W Collins AveOrange, CA 92867-5597714-532-6321, 800-854-3307Fax: 714-532-4126www.cmforming.com

Conbraco Industries Inc701 Matthews Mint Hill RdPO Box 247 28106Matthews, NC 28105704-841-6000Fax: 704-841-6020E-Mail: [email protected]

ConocoPhillips600 N Dairy AshfordPO Box 2197 77252Houston, TX 77079281-293-4627, 800-423-4636Fax: 281-293-4452www.conocophillipsngl.com

Continental Industries Inc100 W Windsor AveElkhart, IN 46514574-262-4511, 800-735-5272Fax: 574-262-2075E-Mail: [email protected]

Continental Industries Inc4102 S 74th Ave EPO Box 994 74101-0994Tulsa, OK 74145-4700918-663-1440, 800-558-1373Fax: 918-622-1275www.conind.com

Control Chief200 Williams StBradford, PA 16701814-362-6811, 800-233-3016Fax: 814-368-4133E-Mail: [email protected]

Copperhead Industries LLCPO Box 1081Monticello, MN 55362877-726-5644Fax: 763-271-3694E-Mail: [email protected]



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Corporate2701 S Harbor BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92704714-549-7782, 866-328-4537Fax: 714-549-4723E-Mail: [email protected]

Corrpro Co1055 W Smith RdPO Box 1179 44258Medina, OH 44256330-723-5082, 866-267-7776Fax: 330-722-7654www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co1160 Pickett RdNorfolk, VA 23502757-216-8980Fax: 757-216-8981www.corrpro.com

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Corrpro Co7000 B HollisterHouston, TX 77040713-460-6000Fax: 713-460-6060www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co1380 Enterprise DrWest Chester, PA 19380610-344-7002Fax: 610-344-7092www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co5750 S 116th W AveSand Springs, OK 74063918-245-8855Fax: 918-245-8866www.corrpro.com

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Corrpro Co310 Roma Jean PkwyStreamwood, IL 60107630-483-2500Fax: 630-483-2555www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co1191 N Main StSte 202Randolph, MA 2368781-963-0553Fax: 781-963-0554www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co18852 72nd Ave SKent, WA 98032425-251-8411Fax: 425-251-8415www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co50 Tennessee AveOcean City, NJ 8226609-399-2417Fax: 609-399-5233www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co13011 Florence AveSanta Fe Springs, CA 90670562-944-1636Fax: 562-946-5634www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co221 18th St SECalgary, AB T2E 6J5 Canada403-235-6400Fax: 403-272-9508www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co10848 214th StEdmonton, AB T5S 2A7 Canada780-447-4565Fax: 780-447-3215www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co318 Superior AveEstevan, SK S4A 2A4 Canada306-634-5629Fax: 306-634-7047www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co8607 101st StFort St John, BC V1J 5K4 Canada250-787-9100Fax: 250-787-9122www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co3460 Main StSan Diego, CA 92113619-235-1718Fax: 619-235-1727www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co15106 62nd StLloydminster, AB T9V 2E4 Canada780-875-8225Fax: 780-875-8410www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co7895 Tranmere DrUnit 3Mississauga, ON L5S 1V9 Canada905-677-2700Fax: 905-677-2432www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co581 Sigman RdSte 300Conyers, GA 30013770-761-5400Fax: 770-761-5405www.corrpro.com

Corrpro Co2799 Miller StSan Leandro, CA 94577510-614-8800Fax: 510-614-8811www.corrpro.com

Cost Mgmt Solutions LLCPO Box 2000Livingston, TX 77351888-441-3338Fax: 936-967-5598E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 27

Coxreels6720 S Clementine CtTempe, AZ 85283-4323480-820-6396, 800-269-7335Fax: 480-820-5132E-Mail: [email protected]

Crane Engineering2355 Polaris Lane NSte 120Plymouth, MN 55447763-557-9090Fax: 763-557-0710E-Mail: [email protected]

Crist Propane Services LLC13344 E Hwy 60Irvington, KY 40146270-668-3448, 866-500-TANK8265Fax: 270-547-3899E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 29

Crosley Corp111 Cloverleaf DrSte 200Winston-Salem, NC 27103336-761-1212Fax: 336-721-0685www.crosley.com

CSX Transportation500 Water StJacksonville, FL 32202904-359-3100www.csx.com

CTP/Integrated Receivable Processing5236 Colodny Dr#200Agoura Hills, CA 91301818-597-1222, 888-624-5786Fax: 818-597-2411E-Mail: [email protected]

CTP/Integrated Receivable Processing108 Birchwood DrElmwood Park, NJ 7407201-254-9120Fax: 866-688-7862E-Mail: [email protected]

CTP/Integrated Receivable Processing42027 Calabrea DrTemecula, CA 92591951-506-4764, 888-682-4026Fax: 951-506-1136www.ctpsolutions.com

DDakota Software Corp23240 Chagrin BlvdCleveland, OH 44122216-765-7100Fax: 216-896-0603E-Mail: [email protected]

Dakota Software Corp95 Athens Creek RdRochester, NY 14618216-765-7100Fax: 585-244-3301E-Mail: [email protected]



Danmar Industries2303 Oil Center CtHouston, TX 77073-3330281-230-1000, 800-725-9600Fax: 281-230-1010E-Mail: [email protected]

Davis Airtech Inc2601 Keys PointeConyers, GA 30013770-761-5490, 800-257-7545Fax: 770-761-5492E-Mail: [email protected]

Davis Instruments Corp3465 Diablo AveHayward, CA 94545510-732-9229, 800-678-3669Fax: 510-670-0589E-Mail: [email protected]

Dawson Oil Co LLC3030 Harbor Lane N#231Plymouth, MN 55447763-550-9993Fax: 763-550-9994

Degree Day Systems Inc33 Village Park RdCedar Grove, NJ 07009973-239-7900, 800-233-4733Fax: 973-239-5442E-Mail: [email protected]

DEL Hydraulics Inc571 Howard StBuffalo, NY 14206716-853-7996, 888-DAV1229Fax: 716-853-8003E-Mail: [email protected]

Delta Liquid Energy1960 Ramada DrPO Box 3068 93447Paso Robles, CA 93446805-239-0616, 800-325-8326Fax: 805-239-1327E-Mail: [email protected]

Delta Liquid Energy755 S Blosser RdPO Box 5230 93456Santa Maria, CA 93458805-925-6050Fax: 805-925-5298E-Mail: [email protected]

Delta Liquid Energy42165 N Sierra HwyPO Box 2470Lancaster, CA 95393-2470661-940-3120Fax: 661-942-4740E-Mail: [email protected]

Delta Liquid Energy1620 Lemonwood DrSanta Paula, CA 93060805-525-3311Fax: 805-525-4442E-Mail: [email protected]

Delta Liquid Energy3400 Buck Owens BlvdPO Box 88 93302Bakersfield, CA 93308661-323-2700Fax: 661-323-3323E-Mail: [email protected]

Delta Liquid Energy321 E Noble AveBldg AFarmersville, CA 93223559-592-9681Fax: 559-592-9651E-Mail: [email protected]

Delta Liquid Energy1040 Price StPO Box 2845 91767Pomona, CA 91769909-469-6756Fax: 909-469-5852E-Mail: [email protected]



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These are the states we are currently serving. Well be glad to serve you in your state!

We offer the following services and products: Transportation for ASME tanks, bobtails and service trucks Refurbishing for your ASME tanks Free storage yards Used ASME tanks as is Refurbished ASME tanks Buy scrap tanks in load lots, yes your scrap tank has value!

Our refurbished tanks are abrasive blasted to bare metal, zinc rich epoxy primed and top coated with an urethane nish. This system is used on water towers, bridges and off shore rigging. Valves are then replaced with RegO valves. We hold no expense on the products we use to rebuild tanks. Our goal is to create a better product than what was manufactured and we believe we do. Thats why we are one of the longest running refurbishing companies around!

Crist Propane Services, LLC

13344 E Hwy 60, Irvington, KY 40146270-547-6723 866-500-TANK (8265)www.cristpropaneservices.com

Don FultonMI, IN, OH, IL, WI

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Joe CristAll other states

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Delta Liquid Energy12685 Foothill BlvdPO Box 920638 91392-0638Sylmar, CA 91342818-838-4400Fax: 818-838-4406E-Mail: [email protected]

DesertMicro10302 Deerwood Park BlvdJacksonville, FL 32256904-247-4285, 800-547-7082Fax: 904-241-7333E-Mail: [email protected]

Determan Fluid Solutions7220 Central Avenue NEMinneapolis, MN 55432763-571-8110E-Mail: [email protected]

Detroit Radiant Products Co21400 Hoover RdWarren, MI 48089586-756-0950, 800-222-1100Fax: 586-756-2626E-Mail: [email protected]

Devon Energy Corp20 N BroadwayOklahoma City, OK 73102-8260405-235-3611Fax: 405-552-4550www.devonenergy.com

Ditch Witch/Charles Machine Works Inc1959 W Fir AvePO Box 66Perry, OK 73077580-336-4402, 800-654-6481Fax: 580-336-3458E-Mail: [email protected]

Diversified CPC International Inc24338 W Durkee RdChannahon, IL 60410815-424-2000, 888-AEROSOLFax: 815-423-5289E-Mail: [email protected]

Diversified Energy Construction2388 N Market StElizabethtown, PA 17022800-888-7515Fax: 717-361-0434www.div-energy.com

Dixie Chopper6302 E Cty Rd 100 NCoatesville, IN 46121765-246-7737Fax: 765-246-6146www.dixiechopper.comSee our ad on page 31

Dometic Corp2320 Industrial PkwyPO Box 490 46515Elkhart, IN 46516574-294-2511, 800-544-4881Fax: 574-293-9686E-Mail: [email protected]

Dominion Transmission Inc445 W Main StClarksburg, WV 26301304-627-3262Fax: 304-627-3127www.dom.com

Dormont Mfg6015 Enterprise DrExport, PA 15632724-733-4800, 800-367-6668Fax: 724-733-4808www.dormont.comSee our ad on page 30

Douglass Screen Printers Inc2710 New Tampa HwyLakeland, FL 33815-3463863-687-8545, 800-888-8545Fax: 863-686-7498E-Mail: [email protected]

Douglass Screen Printers Inc4175 S Pipkin RdSte 103Lakeland, FL 33811863-619-8545, 800-888-8545Fax: 863-647-9240E-Mail: [email protected]

Dowdle Gas & Appliance Center2413 Hwy 45 NPO Box 9129Columbus, MS 39705662-328-2080Fax: 662-327-7425www.dowdlegas.com

Durham Mfg Co201 Main StDurham, CT 06422860-349-3427, 800-243-3774Fax: 800-782-5499E-Mail: [email protected]

A F Dyer Consulting Service201 E ThirdCaney, KS 67333-2003620-879-5288Fax: 620-879-5288E-Mail: [email protected]

Dynamic Decals & Graphics Inc4793 Adams RdHixson, TN 37343423-643-3724, 800-472-0285Fax: 423-643-3725E-Mail: [email protected]

DynaView Corp2430 N American DrWest Seneca, NY 14224716-674-3322Fax: 617-723-7525E-Mail: [email protected]

EEagle Brush & Chemical IncPO Box 59068Dallas, TX 75229972-484-0391, 800-888-5722Fax: 972-484-4501E-Mail: [email protected]

East Coast Utilities Construction3 Johnson RdBow, NH 03304603-225-3332, 888-234-9931Fax: 603-225-3533E-Mail: [email protected]



East Coast Utilities Construction7 Chaucer DrHackettstown, NJ 7840908-637-8500Fax: 908-637-8512E-Mail: [email protected]

East Coast Utilities Construction113 Harvey StHackettstown, NJ 7840908-684-9494E-Mail: [email protected]

East Coast Utilities ConstructionPembroke, NH 3275603-566-8243E-Mail: [email protected]

Easy Radiant Works12288 Side/Brawn Rd #22Wainfleet, On, L3K 5A4 Canada905-899-3473, 800-403-3279Fax: 905-899-2262E-Mail: [email protected]

ECL Transportation UN403-720-5000Fax: 403-720-5060www.eclgroup.com

ECL Transportation5366 55th St SECalgary, AB T2C 3G9 Canada403-720-1005Fax: 403-720-1080www.eclgroup.com

ECL Transportation2303 51st AveEdmonton, AB T6P 0B5 Canada780-464-5111Fax: 780-467-2171www.eclgroup.com

Economy Controls Corp9801 Gravois RdSt Louis, MO 63123-4205314-544-3700, 800-350-9797Fax: 314-544-5373E-Mail: [email protected]

EdZoglman815 Wernsing RdJasper, IN 47546800-827-7455-x2046, 800-827-7455-x2046Fax: 812-481-0210E-Mail: [email protected]

EFI Global8811 FM 1960 Bypass Rd WSte 400Humble, TX 77338281-358-4441, 800-334-0200Fax: 281-358-2517www.efiglobal.com

Elbow River Marketing Ltd Partnership335 8th Ave SWSte 810Calgary, AB T2P 1C9 Canada403-232-6868Fax: 403-269-9576E-Mail: [email protected]

Eliminator Sales & Service200 Woodplant RdPO Box 6Webster Springs, WV 26288877-847-9605www.eliminatorsales.com

Elster American Meter2221 Industrial RdNebraska City, NE 68410402-873-8200Fax: 402-873-7616www.elster-americanmeter.com

Elster Canadian Meter1100 Walkers LineSte 101Burlington, ON L7N 2G3 Canada905-634-4895Fax: 905-634-6705www.canadianmeter.com

Elster Perfection436 N Eagle StGeneva, OH 44041440-415-1600Fax: 440-828-6862E-Mail: [email protected]

Ely Energy Inc11385 E 60th Pl STulsa, OK 74146918-250-6601Fax: 918-254-5412E-Mail: [email protected]

EmberGlo4140 W Victoria StChicago, IL 60646866-705-0515www.midcointernational.com

Emerald Isle Distribution7029 Huntley RdSte GColumbus, OH 43229614-888-2788, 866-828-2788Fax: 614-888-1433www.emeraldid.com

Empire Comfort Systems Inc918 Freeburg AvePO Box 529Belleville, IL 62220618-233-7420, 800-851-3153Fax: 618-233-7097;-800-443-8648E-Mail: [email protected]

Empire Level Mfg CorpPO Box 800929 Empire DrMukwonago, WI 53149262-368-2000, 800-872-8467Fax: 262-368-2127E-Mail: [email protected]

Enerco / Mr Heater4560 W 160 StPO Box 6660 44101-1660Cleveland, OH 44135216-916-3000, 800-251-0001Fax: 216-916-3012,-800-321-0552E-Mail: [email protected]; www.enerco.com

Energetech LLC7427 S Main StPO Box 400Midvale, UT 84047801-566-5678Fax: 801-566-7745E-Mail: [email protected]

Energy Additives IncPO Box 1694117 Lillie AveBattle Creek, MI 49015269-965-8085, 888-965-6374Fax: 269-965-3157E-Mail: [email protected]

Energy Kinetics Inc40 Shuman BlvdSte 160Naperville, IL 60563630-357-3770Fax: 630-357-3819www.energy-kinetics.com

Ensign Ribbon Burners - ERB101 Secor LanePelham Manor, NY 10803914-738-0600Fax: 914-738-0928E-Mail: [email protected]

Enterprise Products Partners LP1100 Louisiana StPO Box 4324 77210-4324Houston, TX 77002713-381-6500Fax: 713-381-6965www.epplp.com

EnvirotubeFoot of Crosby StPO Box 1782Bldg 20Lowell, MA 01853978-453-1782Fax: 978-970-5372E-Mail: [email protected]

Equipagas CorpPO Box 813907Hollywood, FL 33081954-471-2848E-Mail: [email protected]

Eskridge1900 Kansas City RdOlathe, KS 66061913-782-1238Fax: 913-782-4206www.autocrane.com

ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing800 Bell StHouston, TX 77002713-656-3636, 800-654-0593Fax: 713-656-6210www.exxonmobil.com

E-Z Trench Mfg Inc2315 Hwy 701 SLoris, SC 29569843-756-6444Fax: 843-756-6442E-Mail: [email protected] our ad on page 33

FFACTOR3030 NW ExpySte 1500Oklahoma City, OK 73112800-654-3678Fax: 405-948-8819E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairbanks Scales821 LocustKansas City, MO 64106816-471-0231, 800-451-4107Fax: 816-471-0241

Fairmont Specialty10350 Richmond AvePO Box 2807 77252-2807Ste 300Houston, TX 77042713-954-8100, 800-392-1970Fax: 713-954-8301E-Mail: [email protected]



Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd449 Attwell DrToronto, ON M9W 5C4 Canada416-675-4233Fax: 416-675-9416E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd206 - 3765 E 1st AveVancouver, BC V5C 3V6 Canada604-294-4427, 888-294-7104Fax: 604-294-9922E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd#13 4069 112th Ave SECalgary, AB T2C 0J4 Canada403-255-1524, 888-832-0550Fax: 403-259-6994E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd9811-12th Ave SWEdmonton, AB T6X 0E3 Canada780-438-2177, 888-441-9883Fax: 780-437-0691E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd310 Keewatin StWinnipeg, MB R2X 2R9 Canada204-633-9304, 888-290-3821Fax: 204-632-9656E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd441 Attwell DrEtobicoke, ON M9W 5C4 Canada416-675-3525, 800-800-4018Fax: 416-675-5678E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd2955 Rue Lucien - LAllierLaval, QC H7P 0A1 Canada450-978-3341, 800-663-3341Fax: 450-686-9533E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd683 Malenfant BlvdMoncton, NB E1A 5T8 Canada506-857-1115, 800-561-8551Fax: 506-857-9206E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd40 Gloster CtDartmouth, NS B3B 2X9 Canada902-468-1634, 877-824-6828Fax: 902-468-1846E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Ltd3327 Lambert CresUnit 1Saskatoon, SK S7L 1K4 Canada306-978-1800, 866-866-9198Fax: 306-978-1898E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Inc3777 Commerce CtWheatfield, NY 14120716-614-0320, 800-688-4088Fax: 716-614-0329E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Inc22 Prospect St , Units 3&4Woburn, MA 01801781-932-1392, 800-695-3101Fax: 781-932-8148E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairview Fittings & Mfg Inc3412 County Rd 6E, Unit 3Elkhart, IN 46514574-206-8884, 877-459-0700Fax: 574-206-8444E-Mail: [email protected]

FasTest Inc1646 Terrace DrRoseville, MN 55113651-645-6266, 800-444-2373Fax: 651-645-7390E-Mail: [email protected]

Fearnoil Inc12012 Wickchester LaneSte 350Houston, TX 77079281-759-0245Fax: 281-759-0244E-Mail: [email protected]

Federal Process Corp4520 Richmond RdCleveland, OH 44128216-464-6440, 800-846-7325Fax: 216-464-2080E-Mail: [email protected]; www.eversealsealants.com

Felker Truck & Equipment IncW9576 Poker Flats DrPO Box 139Dale, WI 54931920-779-9826, 877-396-9826Fax: 920-779-9832www.felkertruck.com

Fenwal Controls400 Main StAshland, MA 01721508-881-2000, 800-FENWAL-1Fax: 508-881-7619www.fenwalcontrols.com

Ferrellgas7500 College BlvdSte 1000Overland Park, KS 66210913-661-1500Fax: 913-661-1517E-Mail: [email protected]

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