Tim O'Toole
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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The STI/SPFA Board of Directors approved an ambitious series of projects designed with one clear goal in mind: delivering enhanced value to members. These initiatives are shaped by direct member…
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Last month, Harry Moser testified before the House Small Business Committee at its Hearing on Domestic Manufacturing, emphasizing the need to strengthen U.S. competitiveness to accelerate reshoring. During the hearing, Harry…
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The STI/SPFA Legislative Advocacy Committee met on December 9 to review key developments in Congress, regulatory activity, and the association’s priorities heading into 2026. Below is a brief summary of…
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