Tim O'Toole
The STI/SPFA Legislative Advocacy Committee met on December 9 to review key developments in Congress, regulatory activity, and the association’s priorities heading into 2026. Below is a brief summary of…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Kyle Couture, Marketing Manager for AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Co., about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your company.…
The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) has released an updated strategic plan following approval by the Board of Directors in September. The refreshed plan establishes a clear roadmap…
I pride myself on being a forward thinker. My aim is always to do what’s best for my team because I’ve learned that the strength of any company rests on…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Dennis Dechant, Vice President of Engineering at Dechant Infrastructure Services, about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your…
The Standard Beyond Profit and Growth A successful leader can drive profit margins and growth that look strong on paper, but numbers alone do not define leadership. The true measure…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Emily Stewart, National Sales Manager of Light Products and Marketing Manager at The Strong Company, Inc., about her career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell…
CB&I New Castle in New Castle, Del. was awarded the 2023 STI/SPFA ASME Pressure Vessel of the Year for the Liquid Hydrogen/Gateway Project project. We had an opportunity to speak further with…
Persistence doesn’t always look like progress. It’s not a trophy or a headline. It’s the decision to keep showing up, especially when the numbers don’t break your way. For many…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Cindy Patton, Regional Sales Manager at Seal for Life Industries, about her career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your…
