In the News

September/October 2010 Issue of Passagemaker

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How do you improve on a tried-and-true product? Ragasco USA hopes that the answer is to take a clear view. Phil Tyson has never been one to shy away from new products or ventures, so when he stumbled upon Ragasco AS (based in Raufoss, Norway), he put together a deal. It made him the company's primary U.S. distributor of its clearly different version of a propane tank. Read More

October 2010 Issue of Passagemaker

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Clear View Fiberglass propane tank name implies, they are clear (translucent, really), enabling the user to determine at a glance how much LP gas is left in the tank. I tested a 20-lb bottle and the difference in weight compared with the steel tanks I've carried for decades-not to mention the lack of sharp edges-was a refreshing change. Read More

Independent review of the Clear View Propane Tank. Read Complete Review

Fall 2010 Tailgaters Embrace Clear View Propane Tanks!

Since starting TailgatingIdeas.com over three years ago, I have come across a number of products that have made me say, “Why didn’t I think of that?!?”. I’ve also discovered tailgating gear that has made me say, “Why didn’t they think of this sooner?”. Clear View Propane Tanks By Ragasco fall into both the “Why didn’t I think of that?!?” and the “Why didn’t they think of this sooner?” categories. Truly a remarkable product with 100% upside and zero downside for tailgaters who choose to grill with propane. Read more and view lots of photos of the propane tanks in use.

T. Boone Pickens

Propane and the Pickens Plan

NCPA Ideas Changing the World - June 2009

The Pickens Plan (pdf format)

Exchange giant incorporates composite cylinders into its business model.

LP Gas Magazine - August 2008

Caledon Propane Inc. (Canada) (pdf format)

Ragasco Doubling Cylinder Production

LP Gas Magazine - April/May 2008

Ragasco Doubling Cylinder Production (pdf format)

Ragasco in The United States

NPGA - April 14-17, 2007 the National Propane Gas Association of the US celebrated the traditional Southeastern Convention & International Expo in Atlanta Georgia. As in years past, Ragasco was again present as an exhibitor.

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Ragasco Composite cylinders on the top of the world

It is well known to the LPG industry that the introduction of Ragasco composite cylinders has opened for new possibilities for use of LPG. A curious one is to use LPG in composite cylinders for heating of water for portable hot tubs.

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Industry Award

In May 2007 the Norwegian industry organization Elektroforum honored Ragasco with their annual “Automation Award”.

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