First Quarter 2007


PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
CALVIN BISHOP
2007 PEI President
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THE RENKES REPORT
ROBERT RENKES
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FIRST QUARTER 2007
 

COVER STORY
2007 Industry Forecast
Distributors and Manufacturers forecast trends, challenges and opportunities in this new year.

Distributors Plan For Growth
Projected sales activity in 2007 varies depending on location. Overall, distributors want higher margins, less competition and strong products. Legislation, niche markets and diverse offerings are creating opportunities for growth.

Technology And People Make It Happen For Manufacturers
Manufacturers want deeper market penetration and are predicting moderate growth stimulated by new products, technologies and the legislation that surrounds containment issues, alternative fuel and environmental issues.



MEET THE 2007 PEI BOARD
Board Of Directors On Risk And Reward
PEI's leadership say what they really think.

PEI MEMBER PROFILE
D & H Petroleum & Environmental Services
PEI's 2007 President relies on Texas tradition of Smart Growth.

SERVICE FRONT
It's Your New Technician's First Service Call
How worried should you be?
By Bob Mathews

INSTALLATION & CONSTRUCTION
Up Against A Wall (or Two)
Industry experts on Secondary Containment

SAFETY SPOT
Keeping Safe
What Distributors, Installers and Contractors are doing

ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Setting The Bar For Safety
When will we get to sell E85 dispensing equipment again?

EQUIPMENT EDGE
Total Coverage Approach
Four areas to protect for C-store coverage

ASK YOUR BOARD
Board Members Answer Member Questions
Technology Budgets. Employee Recognition Programs

PEOPLE OF TULSA
Simply The Best
Meet Margaret Montgomery, PEI's behind-the-scenes worker bee.

COMMITTEE REPORT
Newest PEI Committee Takes On Overfill Prevention
RP600 Committee Works on Overfill Prevention.

 
 
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