Tim O'Toole
In nature, spring is traditionally a time for growth and renewal. In business, it’s the season to look at ourselves and our management team for opportunities to develop our fullest…
Without risk, there is no reward. This was evident recently when I toured a potential business acquisition with a couple of my partners, Jamie and Thad. With more than 50…
Tim Woofter was inducted into the STI/SPFA Hall of Fame in 2016. We recently had an opportunity to talk with Tim about his career in the steel fabrication industry, challenges…
We have been having so much fun kicking off the STI/SPFA government relations program and have had a lot of success, which I would love to highlight for you today…
In 2023, Mexico overtook China as the No. 1 source of goods imported to the United States for the first time in over two decades, according to data from the…
On the surface, it looks like I am in the construction, specialized equipment, and safety gear businesses. But the reality is those are all outcomes. I am actually in the…
Sonny Underwood was inducted into the STI/SPFA Hall of Fame in 1997. We recently had an opportunity to talk with Sonny about his career in the steel fabrication industry, challenges…
Growing up in the 1980’s and 1990’s I was one of the few boys in my schools and neighborhood who were not into comic books and superheroes. I was too…
New research reveals that 25 percent of global trade will relocate within three years amid economic and geopolitical instability. The geographic distribution of global suppliers will fundamentally shift from being mostly global…
Hiring can be a tedious task. For years, companies looking for the ideal candidates poured over resumes, narrowed them to a few, brought some in for interviews, and crossed their…


