Tim O'Toole
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…
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…
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…
