Tim O'Toole
As the Trump administration moves forward with his tariff promises, hitting America’s biggest trading partners – we know for certain the impacts will be wide and felt across various industries.…
Dennis Dechant was inducted into the STI/SPFA Hall of Fame in 2025. We recently had an opportunity to talk with Dennis about his career in the steel pipe industry and…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Larry Wombles, Chief Executive Officer at Paso Robles Tank, Inc., about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your…
Labor productivity is central to economic growth, and the manufacturing sector is a catalyst for progress, directly contributing $2.65 trillion to the U.S. economy. Overall, U.S. labor productivity has been…
Sales is an art as much as it is a science. It is not just about knowing your products inside and out but also understanding the customer’s mindset. Striking the…
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The number one legislative priority of the Reshoring Initiative has long been strengthening our skilled workforce. The biggest obstacle has been our country’s and our government’s obsession with “a college…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Daniel Yoder, Vice President of Operations & Purchasing at Kennedy Tank and Manufacturing Co., Inc., about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us…
Leadership often involves charting a course through uncertain waters, much like navigating a ship. While captains are celebrated for skillfully steering vessels to their destinations, another crucial role often goes…
Bidding lots of jobs is not enough to guarantee a steady flow of profitable work in today’s competitive marketplace. Successful general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers have learned that their bid…
