Tim O'Toole
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…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Jon Ward, Chief Executive Officer at Ward Vessel and Exchanger, about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your…
As we reach the midpoint of 2026, STI/SPFA continues to advance meaningful work on behalf of our members and the steel plate fabricated products industry. STI/SPFA’s vision is to be…
The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) held its 2026 Legislative Fly-in on June 10-11 in Washington, D.C., where members met with nearly one-quarter of congressional offices to discuss…
