Tim O'Toole
The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) announced its formal endorsement of the DIGNITY Act (H.R. 4393), bipartisan legislation introduced in the 119th Congress by Representatives María Elvira Salazar…
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Reindustrializing the United States will require investments in training and new technologies to develop a workforce with contemporary skills and to fuel global competitiveness. Reindustrialization also requires an established ecosystem…
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STI/SPFA recently spoke with Tim Reist, Vice President Operations at Tex-Ok-Kan Oil Field Services, LLC, about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of…
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For more than a century, STI/SPFA has supported member companies by advancing standards, technical knowledge, and industry credibility in an evolving regulatory and market environment. As that landscape continues to…
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The STI/SPFA Legislative Advocacy Committee met on January 9, 2026, to review current congressional activity, trade and tariff developments, regulatory issues, and advocacy priorities for 2026. The following summary highlights…
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To keep your business growing, referrals and repeat work are typically your lifeblood—but they’re unpredictable. You still need a reliable way to generate new leads (interested prospects) when that flow…
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Pressure has a way of exposing your habits. It shows how you respond when comfort fades away and the work starts fighting back. For contractors, those moments come on jobs…
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A widening skills gap threatens to further erode U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and thus our economy. A talent pipeline with a sufficient supply of properly aligned skills is imperative in meeting…
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STI/SPFA recently spoke with Jason Mayer, Vice President Sales – Manufactured Products at TrueNorth Steel, about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of…
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We meticulously track materials, labor hours, and production deadlines, but often overlook the silent profit-killer: employee turnover. When experienced fabricators leave, they take invaluable knowledge, efficiency shortcuts, and quality standards…
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