Author
Pat Thornton
Pat Thornton is a 25-year veteran of the propane industry, with 20 years at Propane Resources and five years at Butane-Propane News. He has served on the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) Safety & Training Advisory Committee and the Missouri PERC board of directors.
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MarketingAmid a pull of propane exports to Asia, U.S. marketers consider 2021-2022 decisions
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MarketingCaywood Propane’s Strategy for Higher Sales Volume
How studying competitors’ offerings and ways to encourage digital interaction helps one marketer meet goals -
Feature ArticlesTop Trends Driving Propane Cylinder Sales
Stakeholders in production, refurbishing and sales of propane cylinders discuss market direction and strategies -
StrategyPERC and NPGA Joint Task Force Outlines a Unified Environmental Message
Representatives detail plans for a comprehensive industry communication strategy at recent meeting -
EquipmentWhat’s Next for Autogas
The tech, policies and people pushing propane equipment into the mainstream -
MarketingFor Conger LP Gas, Community Engagement is Capital
How COVID-19 has challenged one company’s propane marketing strategy and its tactics for adapting to the times -
MarketingWhy Should Customers Buy from You?
The value of employing a unique selling proposition in your business -
Feature ArticlesIndustry Experts Weigh in on the State of the Propane Market
Comments from frequent contributors to BPN on issues affecting the propane market in 2021 -
Feature ArticlesExports Add New Dimension And Challenges to U.S. Propane Market
Why propane prices rarely match seasonal expectations -
PeopleWLPGA’s Global Tech Conference Recognizes Years of Innovation
Virtual event covers distribution optimization models, digital-transformation technologies and more


