Tim O'Toole
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…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Ms. Supara Sinsamudpadung, Managing Director at Padungsilpa Engineering Co., Ltd., about her career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your…
Money plays a crucial role in our lives. It allows us to experience joy and comfort, whether it is through vacations, good food, or living in a nice home. Having…
U.S. president Trump has threatened to impose up to 60% tariffs on imports from China. Although the intent is to safeguard U.S. industries, China has been ramping up its protectionism…
Many company owners and managers complain about working too many hours. While speaking at industry conventions, I surveyed attendees about their work life habits. How do you compare? Typical Work…
Over the past decade we have seen significant changes throughout the country at the local and state level related to medicinal and recreational marijuana, with the majority of states legalizing…
STI/SPFA recently spoke with Stephen Meeker, President of Hamilton Tanks, LLC, about his career in the steel fabrication industry. STI/SPFA: Tell us about the history of your company. Stephen Meeker: Hamilton…
In part one of this series, I discussed the importance of a strong U.S. apprenticeship program and how its success would sustain manufacturing jobs at home, while helping to reshore millions of…
