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12 JULY 2016 | FUEL OIL NEWS | www.fueloilnews.com Prior to Ferrellgas, McGathey was the west division president at Inergy Propane. He served as partner and COO for Liberty Propane, the nation's ninth largest propane company until it was acquired by Inergy Propane in 2011. McGathey led Liberty Propane's 38 retail operations in 11 states and played a key role in business development, growing the company from a small start- up into the ninth largest propane company in the industry in less than six years' time. During a brief absence from the propane industry, McGathey worked with security giant ADT, a Tyco International LTD company. As general manager, McGathey was recognized and awarded several times for the successful turn-around of Midwest operations. ¦ BERGQUIST INC. CARRYING EXCELA-FLANGE ™ BOBTAIL PRODUCTS Bergquist, Inc., announced it will be offering Excela-Flange™ Bobtail products from Marshall Excelsior Company. Excela-Flange™ is a comprehensive system of truck and plant valves that incorporate a 4 bolt flange on the inlet, the outlet or both of the most commonly used MEC tank and piping valve configurations. One of the highlights of the system is that each valve is universal for piping sizes from 1-1/4" to 2" all in one for both threaded and socket weld connection points, decreasing assembly and maintenance time. The universal design of the flanged products reduces potential leak points throughout the system. Also, in utilizing this system, users will notice many benefits, including carrying less SKU's, increasing flexibility and flow, cre- ating union joints at all flange joints and lowering overall system maintenance costs. ¦ RICHARD JOHANSEN JOINS FUEL MANAGEMENT SERVICES Richard Johansen is the new salesman for Fuel Management Services, Inc. His sales ter- ritory includes the Mid-Atlantic region as well as southern New England and he will be responsible for generating new sales within the heating oil and diesel markets while help- ing to maintain existing business. Daily responsibilities include supporting fuel marketers with fuel performance additives as well as providing information and education regarding all mat- ters of fuel storage, handling and troubleshooting. "I am very pleased to have been able to locate and hire a top- level individual who is proving to conduct business with the high degree of integrity and professionalism that is not only consis- tent with Fuel Management Services' credo, but also that which our industry deserves," said Mark J. Stellmach, FMS president. "Richard and I both look forward to continue helping fuel dealers understand the different fuel properties and characteristics with our modern fuels and to assist in navigating the unending challenges of fuel quality and performance within the heating oil industry." OPW DEVELOPS NEW LYNX COUPLER OPW Engineered Systems, part of OPW's Fluid segment within Dover Corporation, has added the Lynx coupler to its complete line of terminal solution offerings. Based on OPW Engineered Systems' existing couplers, Lynx incor- porates a U-pin design that enables an operator to dis- assemble the coupler in a matter of seconds. In addition to allowing fast disassembly, the U-pin does not require any special tools. Each Lynx coupler comes with a five-year warranty. OPW Engineered Systems is currently taking orders for the Lynx cou- pler and offers a wide range of sealing options. OPW Engineered Systems www.opw-es.com BLACKMER® LAUNCHES NEW LB943 OIL-FREE RECIPROCATING GAS COMPRESSOR LINE Blackmer®has announced the availability of its new triple-seal LB943 Oil-Free Reciprocating Gas Compressor line. Featuring innovative seal- ing technology, LB943 Series compressors have been designed specifically for LPG and anhy- drous ammonia applications that require maximum leakage control. Blackmer LB943 Series compressors incorporate a double-distance piece design with three individual sets of packing to maintain product purity and prevent oil migration. This design also helps ensure maximum performance and reliability under the most severe service conditions. LB943 compressors are equipped with high-efficiency valves, steel pistons and oversize piston rings for maximum wear resistance, steel-needle bearings for full rod load reversal and S3R oil seal technology for superior protection. LB943 compressors are available with flow capacities from 7 to 125 cfm (11.9 to 212 m3/h) at working pressures up to 350 psi (24.1 bar). With transfer rates up to 640 gpm (2,422 L/ min), typical LB943 compressor applications include transports, railcars, terminals, and marine loading and unloading. Blackmer www.blackmer.com l F O N LB943 OIL-FREE RECIPROCATING Blackmer®has announced the availability of its new triple-seal LB943 Oil-Free Reciprocating Gas Compressor line. Featuring innovative seal- ing technology, LB943 Series compressors have been designed specifically for LPG and anhy- performance and reliability under the most Richard Johansen PRODUCTS