"One of the biggest things we contribute to the industry is our RPs."
Jason Blake
Executive Vice President, PEI
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Register Today for the 2022 PEI Convention at the NACS Show
Registration is now open for the 2022 PEI Convention at the NACS Show. Between now and June 10, PEI member full registration is only $295. Group rates of 5 or more attendees provide an even greater discount! Also, be sure to book your hotel room early to take advantage of the best options. PEI's Las Vegas headquarter hotel is The Mirage. More.
PEI Mid-Year Board Meeting Update
The PEI Board of Directors met April 20 to discuss the association’s mission and strategic direction, review the 2022 membership survey, approve committee reports and adopt the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. Here are a few meeting highlights:
PEI Mission. The board approved PEI’s mission statement:
PEI is the authority and source of information for the energy handling equipment industry. PEI is a member-centric organization dedicated to improving the business and operational practices of its members and expanding opportunities for their growth.
Strategic Direction. Additionally, to enable PEI’s mission, the following directional strategy was adipted:
PEI is a growth-oriented trade association providing industry solutions to its members in the energy equipment handling community. The objectives of PEI’s growth-oriented strategy are to a) improve PEI’s share of its addressable market, b) increase member reliance on PEI for education and business solutions, and c) improve member engagement.
Budget. The board approved a balanced for FY 2022–2023 budget which included a revenue increase of 10% over the previous fiscal year to $3.8MM.
Membership Satisfaction. Results from the 2022 membership survey show that 86% of respondants agree or strongly agree that PEI is achieving its mission. Additionally, 87% were satisfied or very satisfied with their PEI membership. Supply chain issues, hiring and training employees and the economy were among the biggest concerns identified.
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Why Great Leaders Tell Stories
The CEO of a company should be the chief storyteller because that person influences all of the organization’s most important stakeholders, writes communication strategist John Millen. More
Worker Expectations Push Employers to Address Pay Compression
Market conditions and worker expectations are driving employers to make addressing pay discrepancies one of their compensation goals, according to a Robert Half survey of 376 C-suite executives. More
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W E B I N A R
UID Year-Round: Understanding the Concept of Inventory Sharing
May 4, 2:00 – 3:00 PM CT
While not a new concept, inventory sharing is a service that has come into its own. This program is designed to introduce you to the concept and provide an explanation as to why it can help both distributors and manufacturers grow their businesses in sales and profits.
Register Now!
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W E B I N A R
Adaptive Leadership: How to Gain a Competitive Advantage
May 11, 2:00 – 2:30 PM CT
In this webinar, attendees will learn: how to navigate crises; how to capitalize on the changes in industry; and how to motivate your teams even when they are remote.. Register Now!
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INDUSTRY/REGULATORY UPDATES
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Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
May 2-6 is National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on fall hazards and reinforcing the importance of fall prevention. Employers of companies not exposed to fall hazards can also use this opportunity to have a conversation with employees about the other job hazards they face, protective methods and the company's safety policies and goals. More
Ford Begins Production on F-150 Lightning
Ford has started full production on its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck. The automaker capped reservations at 200,000 and has stopped taking orders for the 2022 model year. The base version of the truck starts at $40,000 and gets an estimated range of 230 miles. More
EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E15 Sales
On April 29, the Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency fuel waiver to allow summertime sales of a gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol (E15). The emergency fuel waiver went into effect May 1 and will last for 20 days. The move by EPA was made to counter a spike in gas prices related to the Russian-Ukrainian war. More
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APPLICATIONS
Mississippi Service Company. Cobb Environmental & Technical Services Inc., 871 South Green Street, Tupelo, MS 38804, has applied for service and construction division membership. Brian Cobb is president of the firm, which was established in 1997. Cobb Environmental & Technical Services Inc. offers environmental consulting services, gas station maintenance and fueling system design and installation services. Sponsored for PEI membership by Andrew Knapp, Franklin Fueling Systems, Madison, Wisconsin. www.cobbenv.com
Massachusetts Service Provider. Verde Group Incorporated, 770 Broadway, Suite 14, Raynham, MA 02767 has applied for service and construction division membership. Roy Amoedo is president of the company, which was established in 2019. Verde Group Incorporated is a service provider for the petroleum equipment industry. Sponsored for PEI membership by Robert Thompson, WildcoPES, Manchester, New Hampshire.
ADMISSIONS
- Allied Petroleum Service, Hugo, Minnesota (service & construction)
- Blackwater Construction, Duluth, Georgia (service & construction)
- Brenda Gabriela Soto Luna, Grupo Cordoba Hernandez S.A. de C.V. (operations & engineering)
- BTC Power, Santa Ana, California (affiliate)
- Camara de Empresarios del Combustible, San José, Costa Rica (affiliate)
- Carlos Pablo Herrera Calvo, Grupo Cordoba Hernandez S.A. de C.V. (operations & engineering)
- Donnie Chaplin, TravelCenters of America, Weymouth, Massachusetts (operations & engineering)
- Eco-Chek Compliance, Inc., Lafayette, California (service & construction)
- Gary Brown, South Fork Property Management, Idaho Falls, Idaho (operations & engineering)
- Pro Industries, Inc., Mulberry, Florida, (service & construction)
- Robert Harrell, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (operations & engineering)
- Unity Fuel Solutions Ltd., Houston, Texas, (manufacturer)
- Wesley Nancy, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (operations & engineering)
- Yeni Johana Cruz Cardona, Grupo Cordoba Hernandez S.A. de C.V. (operations & engineering)
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