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7 on 7 with Clayton Simons

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.…

Technology & Talent: A Growth Engine for Reshoring

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…

STI/SPFA Board Member Spotlight: Michael Usterbowski

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…

Voices from the Trade: Jacob Limbaugh

 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…

7 on 7 with Jon Ward

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…

STI/SPFA 2026 Mid-Year Highlights: Building Momentum, Expanding Impact, and Looking Ahead

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…

STI/SPFA Members Share Industry Priorities with Congress

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…

STI/SPFA Board Member Spotlight: Bob Nemeth

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…

Voices from the Trade: Gus Goodwin

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…

7 on 7 with Garrick Mullen

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…