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MEA Energy Empowered Magazine: Get to Know GROEBNER

MEA Energy | Empowered Magazine, Winter 2022 By: Steven “Sevie” Karolewski, Vice President of Operations for GROEBNERFor more than 45 years, GROEBNER has served our clients in the natural gas industry, particularly utilities and contractors. Thr...
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Diversity in Leadership: Why It Benefits Gas & Oil Services

Construction Executive | Read Online: https:/www.constructionexec.com/article/no-limits-why-diversity-in-leadership-can-benefit-the-oil-and-gas-services-industryBy: Carissa Skorczewski, President & CEO of GROEBNERThings are looking up for female ...
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SCRIPPS National News Story: Women working for gender equity in natural gas field

Denver7 | Watch Online: https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/national/women-working-for-gender-equity-in-oil-and-natural-gas-fieldBy: Alexa Liacko | Aug 31, 2022 | www.thedenverchannel.comROGERS, Minn. — Women make up 3.5% of CEOs of Fortune 500 com...
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GROEBNER Certified as Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)

ROGERS, MINN. August 11, 2022 – GROEBNER, a distribution company and manufacturers’ representative serving the natural gas industry, has been named a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), ...
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Leading GROEBNER into a New Chapter

Get to know the team that leads GROEBNER and the newest family shareholders.The story of GROEBNER started in 1976, when Chuck Groebner founded Groebner & Associates, a manufacturers’ representative firm catering to the needs of natural gas utilit...
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Efficient & Cost-Effective Gas Heating with Tecvalco Heaters

Revised, Original Post 6/2020Prevent gas lines from icing within and outside the pipe with Cold Weather Technologies Natural Gas Line Heaters by Tecvalco. Their unique heat-driven loop technology reduces emissions, noise, and the cost of ownership.Ic...
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That Wall Needs a Mural!

In 2017, GROEBNER’s headquarters moved into a new facility. It offered us more office space to accommodate our growing team and expanded our warehousing and shipping service capabilities. But, as importantly, this new building gave us space for our p...
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Natural Gas – Energy for Today and into the Future

Natural gas has been a source of energy used in the United States for over two centuries. From its early use as a street lighting fuel, natural gas has evolved into the clean-burning fuel for energizing our country on a much broader basis. And natura...
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HaloValve Breakaway Technology Recognized by AGA

Natural gas meters are at constant risk of suffering damage through a wide array of outside forces – vehicle impact, general neglect, ground settlement, damaged protective devices like bollards and guard rails, and snow, ice, flooding and other acts ...
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Chuck Groebner Inducted Into McElroy Fusion Hall of Fame

McElroy's Fusion Hall of Fame was created to recognize the development and acceptance of fusible plastic pipe and the advancements that the industry has seen over the past 50 years. The Fusion Hall of Fame recognizes those people whose contributions ...
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2021 Minnesota Family Business Awards Finalist

Award FinalistEach year, Twin Cities Business recognizes successful family businesses and the values they perpetuate. This year, in 2021, GROEBNER has been selected as one of five Finalists, runners-up to those selected as Honorees. We feel honored a...
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Focusing on Contractor Solutions at GROEBNER

As a contractor, you need reliable sources to fulfill your natural gas pipeline needs. Whether it’s materials, tools, or other services, you have to work with a supplier network that understands your needs and meets your deadlines.Through our over 45...
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45 Years of Growth & Leadership Transition to 3rd Generation

This year marks a great milestone for GROEBNER - 45 years in the natural gas industry. Our founder, Chuck Groebner, started the company to provide reliable access to the best products and services for natural gas utilities. He grounded the company fr...
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Celebrating 45 Years of Family Values

In 1976, GROEBNER was established by our founder, Chuck Groebner, to help ensure the energy industry would have reliable access to quality natural gas distribution products. As the company and its expertise grew, it became obvious there was also a de...
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Building a Resilient Energy Future

Shared by American Public Gas AssociationThe American Gas Foundation (AGF) prepared a study titled, "Building a Resilient Energy Future: How the Gas System Contributes to US Energy System Resilience." The conclusion provides: "As discussed throughout...
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Natural Gas Education & Training Programs

With many different generations working in today’s workforce, there is a wide variety of training and education needs. Technology advancements, improved industry practices, and newer materials require ongoing education and training. Fortunately, natu...
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GROEBNER Opens New Warehouse in Austin, Texas Area

For nearly 45 years, GROEBNER has sought to build a network of company resources and trusted vendors to meet our customers’ growing needs. We have carefully selected suppliers whose business integrity and service meet our high standards. In addition,...
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Best Solution for the Long-Term Protection of Critical Gas Risers and Ancillary Connections

Article by Maribeth Taylor | Chase CorporationThis article offers advice on how best to protect natural gas risers and their service connections from corrosion and physical damage.Natural gas risers are the critical transition connections between the...
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Selecting the Right Tool for Pipeline Pigging

Article by Pigs Unlimited International, LLCPigging lines are essential in the maintenance and daily operations of any type of line with a product moving through it. The technology used in pigging is advancing exponentially, and our goal is to help p...
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Protecting Our Steel Pipeline Infrastructure

Natural gas steel pipeline protection is a crucial component of your pipeline installation and maintenance program. Steel pipes are generally larger in diameter, transport gas and products at high pressures, and account for more than a quarter of a m...
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Nicor Gas Modernizes System to Cultivate Advanced Data Capabilities with Sensus Technology

Article by SensusIllinois’s largest natural gas distribution company deploys a smart utility network to streamline operationsNicor Gas’s history dates back to the 1850s, since planting roots in the abundant farmlands of northern Illinois. Today, the ...
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Focusing on Your Success – Now and into the Future

As a growing family-owned and operated company since 1976, GROEBNER – like you – has seen the natural gas industry change in many ways. This year is presenting us all with unique challenges and opportunities. We’re doing all we can to continue to mai...
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The New Wave of Smart Gas Technology

By Dan Bennett, Global Gas Marketing Director, Sensus, a Xylem brand  |  Published in APGA’s THE SOURCEThe rise of smart cities has peaked consumer demand for connected infrastructure. As part of this movement, advanced metering infrastruct...
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How Natural Gas Utilities Perform Safe Home Visits

Posted on AGA’s (American Gas Association) True Blue Natural Gas BlogAmerica’s natural gas utilities do everything necessary to deliver essential energy to homes and critical businesses such as hospitals, senior centers, and food distribution fa...
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