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Blue Rhino Overview

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470 West Hanes Mill Rd.,
Ste. 200 Winston-Salem, 
NC 27105 United States
Phone: 336-659-6900
Fax:336-659-6726

Company Description

You don't have to travel far to see a Blue Rhino -- the cerulean rhinoceros with a flaming snout is displayed across all 50 states in the US and Puerto Rico. Blue Rhino exchanges propane cylinders (the ones used for gas grills). Customers exchange empty cylinders for prefilled ones at hardware and convenience stores, including Home Depot, Lowe's, Wal-Mart, and Circle K. In an effort to gain greater control over distribution, the company has acquired additional independent propane distributors that deliver the cylinders to stores. The company also serves the paintball market through Rhino Power, which provides a retail-based CO2 tank exchange program. Blue Rhino is a unit of propane powerhouse Ferrellgas.

Blue Rhino Company Profile Report

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  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

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    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does volatility in the crude oil market affect the company?

    The cost of fuel oil and LP gas depends highly on the constantly fluctuating price of crude oil. Commodity prices for propane and fuel oil can change by more than 10 percent in a single year; most suppliers increase wholesale prices accordingly.

     

    How has increased availability of natural gas affected the company's customer base?

    Growing availability of natural gas in the residential market has resulted in steady customer attrition for fuel dealers and flat market growth for LP gas dealers. In general, LP gas and fuel oil are more expensive than natural gas. As a result of...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
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    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How sensitive is the company's business to the economy?

      Economic factors, including personal income, consumer confidence, job growth, and interest rates, can greatly affect consumer spending and the retail sector. During recessionary periods, retail sales growth can slow drastically and even decline.

       

      How does the company compete with large retailers?

      In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

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          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

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        Overview

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the company manage fluctuations in demand for delivery services as economic conditions change?

        During periods of economic growth, when business and consumer confidence is strong, demand for express delivery service increases. Businesses have more transactions and consumers make more online purchases that require express delivery services.

         

        How reliant is the company on its largest customers?

        Express delivery services may rely heavily on a few large customers for revenue. Dynamex's five largest customers represent about 25 percent of the company's revenue. Heavy reliance on a few large customers is risky; the loss or failure of one or...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

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            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

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            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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