Tim O'Toole

U.S. Reshoring Surges as China’s Exports to the U.S. Plunge

U.S. Reshoring Surges as China’s Exports to the U.S. Plunge

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,…

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P66 Phase II and III Crude Projects

Notes From the 2024 API Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting

STI/SPFA Standards Engineer, Joe Mentzer, had the opportunity to attend the API 2024 Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting in St. Louis. Below are notes of interest for STI/SPFA members.…

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Gumwood 1.5 Million Gallon Water Tower and Pressure Vault Improvements

Align Municipal Procurement Practices with Asset Management and Sustainability Goals

Given the shortfall in resources needed to restore declining infrastructure in the water sector, “run to failure” is no longer a viable option. Maintaining assets in a well-designed asset manage­ment program…

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Jerry Schollmeyer

Jerry Schollmeyer Discusses his Career and STI/SPFA Water Volleyball

Jerry Schollmeyer was inducted into the STI/SPFA Hall of Fame in 2024. We recently had an opportunity to talk with Jerry about his career at Morrison Bros., his legacy in…

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The World Shifts to a New Economic Paradigm: Productivism

The World Shifts to a New Economic Paradigm: Productivism

Global events of the past several years are compelling us to view the world through a different lens. The disruption of the pandemic, geopolitical risk, and new industrial policies are…

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Welder

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…

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Legislative Update at the STI/SPFA Annual Meeting in Scottsdale

Scottsdale: Progress on My Tan and Our Government Affairs Program

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STI/SPFA Announces Scholarship

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…

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Is the Answer in the Question?

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…

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2024 STI/SPFA Golf Tournament

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…

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