Tim O'Toole
A skilled workforce pipeline is necessary for reshoring and restoring U.S. leadership in global manufacturing. But how do we get there? The German model of manufacturing apprenticeships contains lessons to…
Do you wish your field crews and management people were as good as you? Do they often struggle and fail to do things the way you want them done? How…
In the fast-paced world of construction and industrial work, the importance of head protection cannot be overstated. Over the last five years, the demand for safety helmets and helmets has…
The concept of sustainable manufacturing is rooted in the production of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize waste, with consideration of the three ESG pillars: environment, social and governance.…
“Take this job and shove it.” Every job has highs and lows. But if you start talking – or singing – like Johnny Paycheck, then it is time for a…
Manufacturers will need a whopping 3.8 million employees by the year 2033 to fill growth and replace retirees. Due to a skills mismatch between job seekers’ skills and the skillsets needed by…
James Jones was inducted into the STI/SPFA Hall of Fame in 2024. We recently had an opportunity to talk with Jimmy about his career and what being inducted into the…
Members of the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) Legislative Advocacy Committee visited Capitol Hill on June 26, 2024, to meet with several key members of Congress. “We were met with warm…
Leadership is simple! First and foremost, you’ve got to know exactly what you want, for your company, your department, or your project team. Sounds simple but when asked, most business…
U.S. imports of Chinese goods plunged by 13% last year to $500.3 billion, the biggest drop in 30 years. China saw its global exports slump by 4.6% to $3.4 trillion in 2023,…
