Tim O'Toole

Can’t Find Enough Good Help?

Companies continually complain they can’t find enough trained help to get all their work done. This leads me to believe business owners should make finding, training, and keeping great employees…

Scottsdale: Progress on My Tan and Our Government Affairs Program

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STI/SPFA Announces Scholarship

STI/SPFA is proud to announce the creation of the STI/SPFA Scholarship. The STI/SPFA Scholarship, offered through the AWS Foundation, will be awarded annually to a student pursuing a career in…

Is the Answer in the Question?

“Lead by Taking Action.” That is one of the core values of our companies. It builds credibility and reinforces the perceptions of our employees, vendors, and clients that we are…

Berquist, Chatley, Kilkenny, and Ryan Win 2024 STI/SPFA Golf Tournament

The 2024 STI/SPFA Golf Tournament was held at The Westin Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. during the STI/SPFA Annual Meeting on Friday, April 19, 2024. Prizes, sponsored by affiliate…

Jones, Schollmeyer Inducted Into STI/SPFA Hall of Fame

James Jones and Jerry Schollmeyer were inducted into the STI/SPFA Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 20, 2024, during the STI/SPFA Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. James Jones James Jones…

2023 STI/SPFA Product Award Winners Announced

Winners of the 2023 STI/SPFA Steel Product Awards were announced on April 20, 2024, during the STI/SPFA Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. Member companies were recognized across fifteen different categories.…

2023 STI/SPFA Safety Award Winners Announced

Winners of the 2023 STI/SPFA Safety Awards were announced during the 2024 STI/SPFA Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. Safety Diamond Club Award The STI/SPFA Safety Diamond Club Award recognizes companies…

Government Incentives Fuel U.S. Reshoring, Recovery

The lack of focus on manufacturing over the past 40 years has increased United States dependence on imports so much that it needed hundreds  of billions of dollars in government…

Does Your BIZ Work For You?

Building a great business is not easy. It takes a burning desire to grow, make a profit, and continually improve by trying new ideas, installing systems, managing operational structure, and…