Two high-profile positions have been created in the cooperative’s bulk fuel and propane division hierarchy. The company will hire regional vice presidents of MFA Oil operations to manage all aspects of BPLP operations within an eastern and western territory that will each include four districts. Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil operations, says…
MFA Oil acquired the propane and refined fuel operations of Midwest Propane, the energy business of Mid-West Fertilizer, LLC, on Nov. 30. The deal includes customers, energy employees, trucks and storage tanks in a wide-ranging territory that stretches from the southern Kansas City metro area to Miami, Okla. MFA Oil welcomes 11 new drivers to…
In an optimistic sign that things may be returning to a new normal, the company held its annual manager’s meetings in Springfield, Mo., on April 13, 14 and 15. MFA Oil plant, operations and district managers gathered together for the first time in two years. Last year’s event, like nearly all other meetings, was canceled…
BPLP plant staff are getting a different point of sale and truck system to help them better perform their jobs. In July, the company made the decision to move forward with Energy-Force, a suite of software designed for propane and refined fuel businesses. Kenny Steeves, senior vice president of MFA Oil Operations, says Energy-Force was…
MFA Oil has strengthened its operations in southwest Greene County, Mo. In May, the company completed the installation of a new Petro-Card 24 facility, added bulk fuel storage tanks, and expanded its propane storage capacity at a site positioned on the outskirts of Springfield, Mo. The new location at 6229 W Highway 60 in Brookline,…
There’s a new face calling on prospective customers on MFA Oil’s behalf. Joe Burkett was named to the business development team on July 29 and is covering a 20-county territory that primarily includes plants in the company’s West Central District. Burkett is working with bulk and propane plants in his territory to grow their volume…
The company has expanded its presence in Northwest Arkansas with the opening of a new office at 628 N. Centennial Ave. in West Fork. The new plant, which officially opened on Sept. 16, will offer refined fuel, propane and the full line of MFA Oil lubricants. “We have seen aggressive growth in Northwest Arkansas in…
MFA Oil held its annual managers meeting in Springfield, Mo., at the University Plaza Hotel on August 14-15. The meeting brought together bulk and propane plant managers, operations managers, district managers and business development personnel to discuss how the company is refocusing its efforts on improved service to customers. Jon Ihler, president and CEO, kicked…
A series of district meetings aimed at informing MFA Oil delegates about the company’s performance, products, pricing outlook and other news recently concluded. Each of the six district managers discussed their region’s fuel volume, patronage, key performance indicators they are monitoring to improve delivery efficiency, and the company’s ongoing search for acquisition opportunities. Biodiesel Guest…
BOSS performance diesel additive is once again available at Enterprise Refined Products Company (ERPC) in Scott City, Mo. This is the first time BOSS has been available at the rack in Scott City since 2014 when ERPC discontinued its supply of diesel fuel in favor of another fuel type. “Getting BOSS back at ERPC will…
A tour of the more than 170 Petro-Card 24 sites throughout Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa and Kansas was recently completed by Dean Inskip, senior compliance administrator, to upgrade the physical security of the payment systems. As part of the company’s efforts to strengthen its security stance related to new Payment Card Industry (PCI) regulations, Inskip replaced…
After careful consideration, a decision was recently made to sell the company-owned property at 1214 Eugenia Street in Columbia, which included a bulk plant and Petro-Card 24 facility. The bulk plant will be relocating to 2304 Business Loop 70 East in Columbia on February 25. The new address is in the same building where the…