Affinity Programs

Affinity Benefit Programs

NPGA offers members an array of discounted business services through our affinity partnership programs. Our members receive discounts or exclusive services on uniforms, insurance, office supplies, tires, and much more. In addition, we continuously seek out different programs to provide new benefits.

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A.R.M. Solutions - Debt Collection & A/R Services

A.R.M., the LP-Gas industry’s collection EXPERTS, collects accounts and virtually eliminates bad debt while enhancing customer retention and overall profitability for marketers nationwide, for an average cost of less than 3%. A.R.M. systems interface with LP-Gas’ leading software platforms and include FREE AR analysis, account set-up, expert staff training and best-in-class client support. Collect your company’s hard earned money and get SUPERIOR results with A.R.M. Solutions.

Cintas - Uniforms & Facility Supplies

Cintas provides members with special pricing on select uniforms and supplies. Offering highly specialized services to businesses of all types throughout North America, they design, manufacture, and implement corporate identity uniform programs, provide entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, and first-aid and safety products.

2023 Cintas Workwear

Colonial Life - Supplemental Insurance

NPGA partnered with Colonial Life to extend benefits like dental insurance, disability insurance, life, accident, and more that you can offer employees without direct cost to your business. There are also complimentary services that include health & services discounts, financial education, and other resources to help your employees better manage their busy lives.

 

Crum & Forster – Insurance Solutions

This is a milestone year for Crum & Forster as we’re celebrating 100 years of providing specialized insurance solutions to the propane and fuel industry. For over 35 years, Crum & Forster has also been an active NPGA member, serving on committees with the NPGA, PERC, and multiple state propane associations. Our dedicated propane industry team has expertise in underwriting, claims, and risk engineering. In addition, our risk engineering team is dedicated to providing a consultative approach with insureds to evaluate risk and mitigate accidents. We are proud of our 100 year milestone and look forward to the next 100 years of continuing to serving the needs of the propane industry.

Goodyear Tire Purchasing Program

February 2024 – Good news!! Reduced pricing on ALL Goodyear medium commercial truck tires. We also offer Cooper commercial tires.

Successful businesses are all about saving money to help drive profits. Whether it’s a discount on a product or service or a more efficient way to operate, the smart business person is always looking at ways to cut costs and maximize returns. NPGA partners with Goodyear to offer our members preferred pricing on an essential product that literally keeps your business moving forward. Goodyear offers NPGA members an easier way to buy tires.

2024 Program Guidelines & Pricing

HR Associates - Human Resources Support

Members have access to HR University, a training and support system designed to provide easy-to-understand solutions to employment issues. HR University provides samples for several human resources forms including timesheets, employment applications, leave requests, sexual harassment reports, and much more. HR University is valued at $500 per year, but NPGA members have access to this useful toolbox at no charge. Members can also get answers to HR questions by emailing an on-staff expert. 

P3 Propane Safety

P3 Compliance System

The P3 Compliance System offers a safety documentation and compliance management system that includes Error-Recognition Technology.  This cloud-based system is a unique program that enables propane marketers to store, retrieve, and analyze important safety inspections for accuracy and completion, create critical management reports for cathodic inspections, DOT cylinder recalls, regulator replacements, NFPA 58 requirements, and much more. The available P3 Dashboard, Photo Review Process, and Mobile Safety Inspections tools are revolutionizing how marketers manage this important safety data.

P3 Duty to Warn Program

The P3 Duty to Warn Program is a cost-effective turn-key process designed to provide propane marketers with a customized annual consumer safety mailing for their residential and commercial customers. Our comprehensive package includes all the cost associated with design, printing, inventory, and postage for your Duty to Warn communication. Marketers are also provided with a third party certificate of completion verification. This industry best practice provides protection for your customers, and can legally protect your business.

Propane Marketplace

NPGA helps its members and your potential customers cut through the clutter of traditional search engine results with the NPGA Propane Marketplace. The Marketplace enables professionals to perform targeted searches for propane-related products and services using either a keyword search or an alphabetized directory search by product categories. Advertising space at reasonable rates is also available. 

Qualpay - Cloud-based Payments Platform

Qualpay Is The Next Generation In Energy Payments

Qualpay’s technology helps remove layers of cost and complexity by combining a payment gateway, credit card processing, and ACH/eCheck into one fully-integrated solution. We offer a consultative approach to payments combined with advanced technology, reporting, and cash flow management.

Simply put, we provide a better way to manage payments.

Learn about Qualpay’s Exclusive Offer to NPGA members

Staples Business Advantage Premium

Members receive free shipping on all orders, industry-low pricing on paper and ink/toner, 3% savings on orders over $250, and exclusive monthly deals and offers. This program allows one-stop shopping for key essentials like furniture and breakroom supplies, procurement service for unique or hard-to-find items, and much more!