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Business Councils

Benchmarking
For more than 20 years, NPGA’s Benchmarking Council has provided
opportunities for propane marketers to search for new ideas by comparing
business practices with other marketers who share the same challenges.
More than 150 individuals from 125 companies, representing 40 states,
meet three times a year and collaborate in a dozen small groups to improve
their company’s performance. Through the contribution of real-life data
analyzed in projects including bobtail operating and delivery analysis, and
key performance indicators, members learn how to better operate their
businesses. Presentations on specialized topics provide additional learning
and networking opportunities. Learn more at www.npga.org/organization/
benchmarkingcouncil/.

Cylinder Exchange
The Cylinder Exchange Council operates as an NPGA business council and
is comprised of major and independent marketers, as well as suppliers of
equipment and service providers, and holds two meetings every year. The
purpose of the Cylinder Exchange Council is to provide that segment of the
propane industry with the opportunity to review issues and develop projects
that are related to the common interests of its members.

During 2019, the Council worked on addressing issues related to the
development of the 2020 edition of NFPA 58. Once again, the requirements
for fire extinguishers installed at cylinder exchange outlets were modified
from the previous edition, but NPGA was successful in clarifying that high
flow fire extinguishers were not required. The Council is also monitoring the
impact of new inspection requirements for face seals on CGA 791 and CGA
793 cylinder valves. These requirements are part of the 2020 edition of NFPA
58. Members of the Council look forward to continuing involvement in the
state and national issues affecting cylinder exchange businesses throughout
2020 and have instituted a new advertising campaign to attract new members
into the Council.

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