LP Gas, December 2018
industry UPDATE R E Michel Co hires industry veteran as manager of LPG division R E Michel Co and its affiliate Dealers LP Equipment named Ray Kazakewich as manager of the LPG division Kazakewich will focus on sales operations and customer outreach strategies and continue to grow both the R E Michel and Dealers LP brands nationwide the company reports Kazakewich is active in the propane industry at the state and national level He serves on the Safety and Training Working Group of the Propane Education Research Council Advisory Committee and the National Propane Gas Associations Technology Standards and Safety Committee and CETP Certification Committee Introducing SunStarGLASS GAS FIRED RADIANT PATIO HEATER NEW Unmatched Versatility Operational Efficiency Wind Rain Resistant Glass front protects infrared burner from wind Outdoor rated Chain suspension or wall mounted Can be mounted from horizontal position to 60 Two stage high low models Natural gas and LPG Aesthetically designed to blend with nearly any decor CSA Design Certified Z8319 Z8326 Mounting bracket allows multi angle installation directly to wall or ceiling Typical outdoor installation SunStars new GLASS provides the ambient warmth patrons expect when dining and participating in other outdoor activities on colder days Ideal for outdoor or partially covered dining areas bars patios verandas vestibules smoking areas We Make Winters Warmer FOR THE NEAREST SUNSTAR DISTRIBUTOR CALL 1 888 778 6782 SunStar Heating Products Inc 7043723486 Visit www sunstarheaters com 2018 Kazakewich LPGblog By Ken Albrecht PROPANE RELATED REFLECTIONS GETTING BACK TO THE BASICS DUE TO ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY some people in the aviation industry are recommending that commercial pilots go back to review their basic training in the fundamentals of flying While technology is necessary to enhance safety it is still vital to maintain a basic knowledge in aerodynamics Many of the pilots are depending too heavily on automated systems instead of finding a balance between the best skills and technology Whenever a sports team begins to unravel on the playing field a smart coach will return to the basics The basics of any discipline may be considered by some as dull or an unnecessary step backward However returning to the basics reforms our thinking in how we approach challenges Some of the best sports players and businesspeople are among the best because they are rock solid in their basic skills Honoring the basics will yield consistent results both on and off the field Ken Albrecht is president of Reliable Propane in Clarence Center New York He can be reached at ken@ reliablepropane com or 716 741 3000 14 LPGas December 2018 LPGasmagazine com
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