Katie Bruce
Charles (CJ) Hineman, CSP, CIH, was presented the 2025 Patrick Kennedy Leadership Award on Wednesday, September 23rd during the STI/SPFA Future|Now Conference in Nashville, TN. This award recognizes the late…
In the American steel tank and pipe fabrication industry, where precision, safety, and innovation are non-negotiable, the challenge of workforce development has become increasingly urgent. A generation of skilled workers…
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson visited Maguire’s all-new, state-of-the-art campus in Sioux Falls, touring the company’s newly completed 70,000-square-foot fabrication facility and main office. The visit highlighted Maguire’s continued leadership…
U.S. Senator John Thune visited STI/SPFA Field Erected Tank Fabricator member Maguire’s all-new, state-of-the-art campus in Sioux Falls on May 27th, touring the company’s newly completed 70,000-square-foot fabrication facility and…
Winners of the 2024 STI/SPFA Steel Product Awards were announced on February 20, 2025, during the STI/SPFA Annual Meeting in Hilton Head Island, SC. Member companies were recognized across fourteen…
Dennis Dechant was inducted into the STI/SPFA Hall of Fame during the 2025 Annual Meeting held in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Dechant has a long history with the organization…
The winners of the STI/SPFA Golf Tournament held on February 19, 2025 were announced during the closing dinner of the STI/SPFA Annual Meeting. Despite the weather challenges, golfers showed up…
The 2024 Safety Awards were announced during the 2025 STI/SPFA Annual Meeting. STI/SPFA annually recognizes the safe performance of members’ fabrication and field operations. Safety Awards are presented annually to…
OSHA recently issued a proposed rule that would require employers to protect their employees from heat hazards in both outdoor and indoor work environments. The STI/SPFA Safety and Health and Legislative Advocacy…
STI/SPFA Weld of the Year Awards were presented for the first time at the 2024 STI/SPFA Fall Meeting during the closing dinner on September 18th. The awards recognize exemplary work…


