Fueling the Future Now
Carburetion was the key word at the Ontario Propane Association’s eleventh annual conference, held June 13 in Guelph and attended by close to 170 people representing more than 100 companies.
First, Eric Latino and John Morand of Global Emissions Systems Inc. explained how their GESi™ technology can be used on propane-powered forklifts to eliminate up to 100% of engine emissions, thereby regaining market share lost to electricity, natural gas, etc. That’s fantastic carburetion.
Second, Dan Granger of SFI Engine Technologies spoke about his company’s Sequin™ technology, especially platform principles, system operations, performance and drivability, certifications and system installation, but he’s just as interested in talking about rejuvenating the auto propane market. That’s superior carburetion.
Third, Victor Fe of MaX-Quip said the Prins system has lots to offer, speaking about carburetion. “There are ways . . . to keep the skies forever blue and our cities true Canadian landmarks,” he explained. “LPG vehicles have gained worldwide recognition as an effective solution towards the reduction of greenhouse gases from mobile sources.”
Fourth, clean-burning propane forklifts and propane-powered vehicles were on display in the parking lot. And lots of people had the opportunity to see first-hand what leading edge carburetion can do.
Fifth, a panel discussion featuring Messrs. Latino, Morand, Granger and Fe as well as Don Burt of Hewitt Material Handling helped answers questions and concerns about different carburetion systems.
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Four carburetion headliners included (from left): John Morand and Eric Latino of Global Emissions Systems Inc., Dan Granger of SFI Engine Technologies and Victor Fe of MaX-Quip. |
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Clean-burning propane forklifts, equipped with GESi technology, were a big hit. |
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The latest in propane-powered vehicles drew a crowd. |
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On hand for scholarship award presentations were (from left): Jim Battle of Battle Energy Sales Ltd.; Trevor Connelly of Central Canada Fuels & Lubricants Inc. and Gas Technician Scholarship recipient; Brittany Beatty, a Steven Sparling Scholarship recipient; Michael Goerk of Carling Propane Inc., who accepted for Elizabeth Klose, Steven Sparling Scholarship recipient; and Steven Sparling of Sparling’s Propane Co. Ltd. |
Scholarship Award Winners
Also on the agenda was the presentation of cheques for scholarship recipients. The 2007 Steven Sparling Scholarship Award winners are: Brittany Beatty (UPI Energy LP) at Laurentian University; Elizabeth Klose (Georgian Bay Propane) at University of Guelph; Kaela Hilderley (McDougall Fuels Ltd.) at Algoma University College; Lindsay Running (Diversco Supply Inc.) at Georgian College; and Jennifer Hicks (Mohawk Welding Supply) at Wilfrid Laurier University.
The 2007 Gas Technician Scholarship Award winners are: Bret Naczynski (Sparling’s Propane Co. Ltd.) for Hi Mark Occupational Skill Training Centre; Hebert J. Runstedler III (Sparling’s Propane Co. Ltd.) for Hi Mark Occupational Skill Training Centre; Marty Da Silva (British Empire Fuels) for Fleming College, Peterborough; and Trevor Connelly (Central Canada Fuels & Lubricants Inc.) for Confederation College. Of note, there is still one Gas Technician Scholarship available for this year.
