2024 Innovation Award Part I

 

This award is given for initiatives from individuals or organizations, inside and outside of the CPA membership, that have contributed to the advancement of the propane industry in the areas of product innovation, process/technology, market development or marketing/communications.

Marshall Excelsior Company’s Excela-Wynd Hose Reel

Marshall Excelsior Company’s Excela-Wynd Hose Reel has transformed propane delivery operations with its Excela-Wynd Hose Reel. This innovative technology offers substantial benefits to the propane industry, enhancing delivery efficiency and safety while reducing downtime, worker compensation claims, and driver fatigue.

Key innovations include an auto-wind hose return system, variable speed controller for consistent walking speed, and an auto push feature that reduces initial hose pull effort. Premium construction and materials ensure increased service life and minimal maintenance, with an internal gear drive that eliminates the need for a chain and simplifies servicing.

The Excela-Wynd hose reel has proven transformative for one of their dedicated propane delivery drivers who was experiencing challenges due to age, injury and the demanding terrain of his mountain route. He was considering retiring after 34 years but features like variable speed control that matched his pace and an automatic hose loading guide alleviated pain in his arthritic shoulder have allowed him to continue a job he enjoys.

Marshall Excelsior Company’s Excela-Wynd Hose Reel has transformed propane delivery operations with its Excela-Wynd Hose Reel. This innovative technology offers substantial benefits to the propane industry, enhancing delivery efficiency and safety while reducing downtime, worker compensation claims, and driver fatigue.

Key innovations include an auto-wind hose return system, variable speed controller for consistent walking speed, and an auto push feature that reduces initial hose pull effort. Premium construction and materials ensure increased service life and minimal maintenance, with an internal gear drive that eliminates the need for a chain and simplifies servicing.

The Excela-Wynd hose reel has proven transformative for one of their dedicated propane delivery drivers who was experiencing challenges due to age, injury and the demanding terrain of his mountain route. He was considering retiring after 34 years but features like variable speed control that matched his pace and an automatic hose loading guide alleviated pain in his arthritic shoulder have allowed him to continue a job he enjoys.