Hand Safety and Injury Prevention

We use our hands for virtually every task we do at work and because of this fact they are commonly injured on the job. Keeping our hands and fingers out […]
COVID-19 Test Kits Now Available Through Safety Product Purchasing Program

The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) and Beeline Purchasing are proud to assist in the distribution of Rapid Response COVID-19 test kits available through the STI/SPFA Safety Product Purchasing Program.
NSF 600 Webinar

STI/SPFA will host “NSF 600” on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM CDT, sponsored by Tnemec. Important changes to NSF 61 are coming that affect the types of coatings […]
Safety Leadership…What Is It and Why?

Safety leadership is defined as the process of defining the desired state, setting up the team to succeed, and engaging in the discretionary efforts that drive the organization’s safety values
STI/SPFA Announces Safety Product Purchasing Program

The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) is excited to announce the STI/SPFA Safety Product Purchasing Program, allowing members to buy safety equipment and supplies for 10-30% savings over traditional purchasing methods.
STI/SPFA 2020 Board of Directors Announced

LAKE ZURICH, IL, May 12, 2020 – The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) Board of Directors were elected by members of the association. Officers for 2020 were also elected by the Board following the online Business Meeting. Terms of new Fabricator Member Board of Directors is for three years. The term for the Affiliate Member Board of Director position is two years.
2019 Safety Awards Presented During Online Business Meeting

LAKE ZURICH, IL, May 7, 2020 – STI/SPFA announced companies receiving Safety Awards for 2019 during the 2020 online Business Meeting & Awards Presentation. These awards are typically presented during the in-person Annual Meeting, but that meeting had to be cancelled in early April due to COVID-19. We would like to congratulate all of our Safety Award recipients for 2019!
STI/SPFA 2019 Steel Fabricated Product of the Year Award Winners Announced During 2020 Online Meeting

LAKE ZURICH, IL, May 5, 2020 – Winners were recognized in 13 product categories for the 2019 Steel Fabricated Product of the Year Awards during the STI/SPFA online Business Meeting. Winners were slated to be announced at the early April in-person meeting that was canceled due to COVID-19. The presentation took place immediately following the business meeting proceedings
Longtime Supporter and Participant in STI/SPFA Pat Kennedy Passes Away

LAKE ZURICH, IL, April 14, 2020 – Pat Kennedy, President of Kennedy Tank & Manufacturing Co., Inc. and longtime Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) supporter passed away April 12 after a courageous battle with COVID-19.
STI/SPFA Hires Tim O’Toole as Executive Vice President

LAKE ZURICH, IL, April 6, 2020 – The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) is pleased to announce the hire of Tim O’Toole to replace current Executive Vice President […]
Important Updates From STI/SPFA Headquarters

Due to the ‘Stay at Home’ order enacted over the weekend for the State of Illinois, our headquarters staff has moved to working remotely. You may contact us with any […]
Padungsilpa Engineering Co., Ltd. Awarded STI Permatank® Top Producer of the Decade

LAKE ZURICH, IL, Feb. 10, 2020 – The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) is pleased to announce Padungsilpa Engineering Co., Ltd. as the Top STI Permatank® Producer of […]



