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December 19, 2016 | Vol. 66, No. 26
Dear PEI Member: The PEI
staff (pictured above with this year’s Toys for Tots donations) wishes
you—our PEI members and friends—the merriest of Holiday seasons and a most
prosperous New Year. If we can ever be of service, please
let us know. That’s why we are here!
UID
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JAN. 11
Early-bird registration for the
2017 University of
Innovative Distribution (UID),
March 5-8, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, closes Jan. 11.
UID’s concentrated educational program is
tailored specifically for professionals in the wholesale distribution
industry. PEI members who have attended in recent years have given the event
rave reviews.
PEI believes so strongly in this program
that the association is offering $600 scholarships to the first 30 members
who register. Simply enter “PEI17” in the “Promo Code” section of the online
registration form. Note: Many UID classes sell out well in advance, so early
registration is strongly encouraged.
CEOs, branch managers, sales and marketing
professionals, operations managers, purchasing and inventory personnel, and
manufacturers all can benefit from UID. To view the full menu of courses and
register, visit
www.pei.org/uid.
NEW INDUSTRY RESEARCH
The Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute (FTPI) has published a white paper
called “Overfill Prevention of Petroleum Underground Storage Tanks and
Adverse Unintended Consequences.” Among other conclusions, the paper reports
that actuation of ball float vent valves pressurizes USTs at levels that,
over time, may weaken tank seams and fitting penetrations, which may cause
product or vapor releases. The paper is available for download on the
FTPI site.
The Fuels Institute
has released a new report entitled “Assessment of the U.S. Fuel Distribution
Network.” This report provides an overview of the United States’ liquid
fuels distribution infrastructure so that those with the ability to affect
the market better understand how it operates. The report may be downloaded
from the
Fuels Institute’s website.
BRIEFLY NOTED
The Portland, Oregon City Council has voted to prohibit new fossil fuel bulk
storage facilities with a capacity of more than 2 million gallons. The
measure also limits the expansion of existing facilities. The Portland area
had been identified by several multinational energy companies as a potential
location for new storage terminals to support fuel exports to growing
markets in the Far East.—The Oregonian, Dec. 14, 2016
“We estimate that the 2016 CNG market
is around 40% smaller than the peak 2014 North American CNG market, but
there is still a lot of activity and interest. Retail CNG, serving both
Class 8 and light-duty vehicles, has been the hardest hit segment.”—Jared
Hightower, Vice President of Sales for ANGI Energy Systems, as quoted in
PetrolPlaza, Dec. 12, 2016
“[T]he five-member California Public Utilities Commission
unanimously approved a decision directing PG&E to move ahead with what will
be the country’s largest utility-led EV charging deployment. The ‘Charge
Smart and Save’ plan includes 7,500 EV charging points in workplaces,
multi-unit residential buildings and disadvantaged communities, and is
capped at a cost of $130 million.”—Greentech Media, Dec. 16, 2016
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Georgia signage company. A & W Sign Company Inc., 1985-A Veterans
Memorial Highway, Austell, GA 30168, has applied for service and
construction division membership. Cliff Wiley is president of the firm,
which was established in 1990. The company provides re-imaging for
convenience stores and builds canopies. Sponsored for PEI membership by
John Harris, HarrisEqp, Byron, Georgia.
www.aandwsigncompany.com
South Carolina canopy provider. Enloe, Inc., P. O. Box 95, Aiken, SC
29802, has applied for service and construction division membership. Neil S.
Winter is president of the firm, which was established in 1975. The company
builds canopies and provides re-imaging for convenience stores. Sponsored
for PEI membership by F. Jeff Futrelle, MecoAgusta, Augusta, Georgia.
www.enloeinc.com
California compliance testing company. Petroleum Tank Testing Inc.,
42143 Valley Vista Drive, Lancaster, CA 93536, has applied for service and
construction division membership. Edward Graves is president of the firm,
which was established in 1988. The company provides compliance testing and
services. Sponsored for PEI membership by Don Petroni, PtrMktgEqp,
Placentia, California. |
