Tim O'Toole
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…
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 Gus Goodwin, the path to welding started early—with a school tour in seventh grade. That first visit sparked his interest, but it was the combination of opportunity, strong earning…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Garrick Mullen, Systems & Scheduling Manager at Watco Tanks, Inc., about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your…
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Respondents to the 2025 Reshoring Survey of over 500 manufacturers indicated that if trade policies were stable and provided less uncertainty, even if input costs were higher, manufacturers could support more investment…
For Easton Smith, welding was not always the obvious path. Growing up in Bolivar, Missouri, Easton was surrounded by family businesses in the restaurant industry and spent much of…
The STI/SPFA Legislative Fly-In is next month in the nation’s capital. It is critical we speak directly to members of Congress about the importance of the steel fabrication industry and…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Erin Mayer, Vice President of Operations at Freedom Waterworks, about her career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your company.…
