Tim O'Toole
Welding was always the backup plan for Kyle Siems—until it became the best decision he ever made. At 19 years old, Kyle found himself at a crossroads. College was…
Hannah Beezie, has been named Technical Services Engineer for the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabrication Association (STI/SPFA). “We are delighted to have Hannah join our team,” said Tim O’Toole, Executive…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Sam Horstmann, Vice President of Operations at Mass Tank Sales Corp., about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of…
More strategic capital investment, in conjunction with a larger, highly skilled U.S. workforce, will be what turbocharges reshoring. Adopting advanced technologies, including automation and robotics, AI and IoT, enhances productivity,…
The STI/SPFA Board Member Spotlight highlights the leaders who help guide the association and support its mission. Each feature introduces a board member, their company, and their role in the…
For Trevor Borgmeyer, welding started with a summer job—and quickly became something bigger. After spending time working in a fabrication shop, Trevor realized he enjoyed the work, the pace,…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Clayton Simons, Territory Manager at AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Co., about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your company.…
Reshoring initiatives are capitalizing on advanced manufacturing technologies that make domestic manufacturing globally cost-competitive for an increasing range of products. High-tech manufacturing facilities drive efficiency, boost global competitiveness and create high-tech jobs that offer better wages and…
The STI/SPFA Board Member Spotlight highlights the leaders who help guide the association and support its mission. Each feature introduces a board member, their company, and their role in the…
For Jacob Limbaugh, welding has always felt like a natural fit. Having spent much of his life around hands-on work, Jacob saw welding as something he could build not…
