BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (June 10, 2021) — Jim Spradlin, Growmark’s CEO since September 2014, announced to the Growmark Board of Directors his intent to retire effective Feb. 28, 2022.

WASHINGTON (June 21, 2021) – As the drive for alternative energy source adoption grows stronger, the first fuel travel center in the United States to house multiple alternative energy options is now open in Hartford, Connecticut. The Pride Travel Center features propane autogas infrastructure alongside electric vehicle and hydrogen refueling stations.

 

(June 18, 2021) — The Cavagna Group has announced it has strengthened its process design and supply capability through the recent joint acquisition of the REPCo Group.

The REPCo Group based in Milano, Italy, is a dedicated process design house whose services cover the design, supply, commissioning, startup at site and after sale assistance of oil and gas packaged related systems together with the associated equipment for the international marketplace.

BLUE BELL, PA – Following a Pennsylvania federal court order that upheld the findings of a United States Department of Labor investigation, oil and gas industry contractor Henkels & McCoy Inc. paid more than $1 million in back wages to hundreds of employees for violating worker protection laws.

NEW YORK — Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (MIC) announced it has signed a merger agreement with an affiliate of Argo Infrastructure Partners LP. At closing, the company’s MIC Hawaii businesses will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Argo for expected consideration of $3.83 per unit.

TORONTO — Superior Plus Corp. announced it has closed the previously announced acquisition of the assets of a retail propane distribution company based in South Carolina, Freeman Gas and Electric Co., Inc. The purchase price was paid with cash on hand.

"I am excited to welcome the Freeman employees and customers to the Superior Plus Propane family,” said Luc Desjardins, Superior’s president and CEO. “We’re looking forward to expanding our footprint in the Southeast United States and growing our business in this attractive market.”

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., (May 28, 2021) — Cynch, the propane grill tank delivery service and AmeriGas Propane brand, announced its expansion into the Chicago, Illinois, Denver, Colorado, and Charlotte, North Carolina markets. During a time of increased demand for propane grill tanks, customers in these metro areas can now schedule convenient, no-contact propane tank delivery directly to their door through the company’s website.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., (June 3, 2021) – Ferrellgas Partners L.P. has announced the hiring of Brent Banwart as vice president of human resources (HR).

Banwart brings a wealth of relevant experience to Ferrellgas, most recently as human resources director at PepsiCo, where he was responsible for employee relations, talent acquisition, talent management, and other HR functions for the multinational food, snack, and beverage company.