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STI/SPFA promotes and unites the steel plate fabricated products industry through standards development, education, and communication.
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From blast to finish — polyurethane coating protects steel water pipe from corrosion and wear.

See the process: https://stispfa.org/resource/inside-the-build-steel-water-pipe-coating-operation/

#SteelWaterPipe #Coating #Manufacturing #STISPFA #Quality #SPFACertification #Steel
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Keep your team safe with STI/SPFA's safety publications—covering hazard awareness, best practices, and essential workplace guidance for fabricators.

Explore the full library: https://members.stispfa.org/store/safety

#STISPFA #SafetyFirst #WorkplaceSafety
November 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Phoenix Forging is moving forward with robotic technology in our forging process, improving efficiency and solving labor shortages. We will continue to be a supplier with great quality and service. #affiliateoftheweek https://www.phoenixforge.com/
November 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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STI/SPFA members get access to Savings4Members — programs that cut costs and simplify operations. From shipping to fuel, save more with no extra effort.

🔗 Discover your benefits: https://stispfa.org/about/membership/membership-benefits/savings4members/

#Savings4Members #MembershipPerks #STISPFA
November 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Join us for an in-depth discussion on the application of coatings for steel water pipe. Perfect for contractors, #engineers, and asset owners!

🔗 https://stispfa.org/event/application-of-coatings-for-steel-water-pipe/

#Webinar #SteelWaterPipe #Infrastructure #Coatings #WaterIndustry
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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🦃 This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for our members and partners who keep the steel fabrication industry strong.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday!

#Thanksgiving #STISPFA #SteelFabrication #Gratitude
November 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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💧 Choosing the right steel water storage tank? Check out our selection guide covering design types, standards, and cost considerations.

🔗 https://stispfa.org/resource/steel-water-storage-tanks-a-selection-guide/

#SteelTanks #WaterStorage #Infrastructure #STISPFA #AWWA
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Assuring Compatibility — Learn how STI-licensed tanks meet ASTM standards for all common fuel blends, including ethanol & biodiesel.

Get the full resource ➡️ https://stispfa.org/resource/assuring-compatibility/

#STISPFA #FuelCompatibility #TankStandards #UST #AST #FuelSafety
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Precision mixing. 70 Gs of spin. 18 hours of steam curing. See how steel water pipe gains its strength from the inside out.

Watch now: https://stispfa.org/resource/inside-the-build-steel-water-pipe-cement-mortar-lining/

#SteelWaterPipe #Manufacturing #CementLining #STISPFA #Quality #Steel
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Hemisphere Machinery is continuing a 97 year tradition of refining and improving Flanging and Dishing machines to bring our customers the highest quality of machinery. #affiliateoftheweek https://hemimac.com/
November 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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🏆 Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 STI/SPFA Product Awards and will be accepted through Dec 19th! Don't miss out on the chance for recognition of your best steel fabricated produc... #steelawards #STISPFAproductawards #awards https://stispfa.org/product-award/2025-stispfa-product-awards/
November 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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🎥 Now on-demand: Human Factors—Emergency, Alarm & Team Resource Management with Dr. Chason Coelho. Watch anytime and boost your team's safety performance.

🔗 https://stispfa.org/event/human-factors-aspects-of-emergency-alarm-and-team-resource-management/

#STISPFA #SafetyTraining
November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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SP001 Seminar coming to Arlington, Texas this February! Get hands-on AST inspection training and earn your SP001 certification.

Register: https://stispfa.org/education/trainings-courses/sp001/

#STISPFA #SP001 #AST #Training
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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🎉 SP001 turns 25 this month!

For 25 years, the SP001 AST inspection standard has supported safer facilities, strong compliance, and consistent industry practices.

Learn more: https://stispfa.org/library-resources/standards-regulatory-resources/sp001-standard/

#STISPFA #SP001 #AST #Anniversary
November 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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The members of the STI/SPFA Field Erected Tank Section build #steel tanks that meet or exceed the requirements of #AWWA, #NSF, #API and industry standards. Find a member at: https://stispfa.org/steel-tanks-pipe-fabrication/member-products/field-erected-tanks/
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Great day in Denver at the SP001 Aboveground Storage Tank Inspection Seminar!

Find upcoming courses here ➡️ https://stispfa.org/education/trainings-courses/sp001/

#STISPFA #SP001 #StorageTanks #Inspection #Denver
November 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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🧪 The chemistry of steel matters.

Learn how elements like carbon, manganese, and chromium impact strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance.

🔗 https://stispfa.org/resource/effect-of-chemical-elements-in-steel/

#Steel #Fabrication #STISPFA
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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When he rolled out a new travel policy he assumed it would be welcomed without question. Instead, he got a lesson on how poor execution can be a costly mistake.

Read this month's contractor tip by Damian Lang: https://stispfa.org/listen-before-leading-a-hard-lesson-on-change/

#Leadership
November 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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🚨 Reminder! Join us tomorrow for STI/SPFA's webinar Human Factors Aspects of Emergency, Alarm & Team Resource Management with Dr. Chason Coelho. Learn how people and teamwork impact safety response.

https://stispfa.org/event/human-factors-aspects-of-emergency-alarm-and-team-resource-management/
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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One of the most common sources of injury is a simple slip or trip, followed by a fall. Each year, many serious injuries and fatalities occur as a result of falling due to a slip or trip.

Watch the full video at: https://stispfa.org/resource/slip-trips-and-falls/

#Safety #SlipsAndTrips #STISPFA
November 18, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Hydrostatic testing applies 75% of yield strength pressure to verify weld integrity before lining.

See how it's done: https://stispfa.org/resource/inside-the-build-steel-water-pipe-bell-expansion/

#SteelWaterPipe #Manufacturing #Testing #STISPFA #Quality #SPFACertification
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Ford Meter Box is a family-owned manufacturer of waterworks products. In 2023 Ford acquired the Baker coupling brand, adding the brand to the Ford & Uni-Flange pipe products offering that covers the water, wastewater, and civil mark... #affiliateoftheweek https://www.fordmeterbox.com/plant-solutions
November 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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🎥 On-Demand: Containment Configurations for Low Temperature & Cryogenic Storage with Brad Veath & Kevin Gallagher. Watch anytime for essential design & guidance.

🔗 https://stispfa.org/event/containment-configurations-for-low-temperature-and-cryogenic-storage/

#STISPFA #Cryogenics #StorageDesign
November 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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STI/SPFA affiliate member companies supply components, materials, or services to #steel fabricators around the world. Find an affiliate and product at: https://members.stispfa.org/affiliate-member-directory
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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🚨 Don't miss Human Factors Aspects of Emergency, Alarm & Team Resource Management — Nov 20 @ 10 a.m. CT!

Learn how human behavior affects emergency response & alarm systems. Register 👇

🔗 https://stispfa.org/event/human-factors-aspects-of-emergency-alarm-and-team-resource-management/

#STISPFA
November 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM