Entries for the 2020 STI/SPFA Steel Product Awards Now Being Accepted
Entries are now being accepted for the 2020 STI/SPFA Steel Product Awards. Deadline for the pipe section categories is Friday, December 18, 2020 at 5 p.m. CT. Submissions for all categories must have been brought to market and available for purchase or implementation January 1 - December 31, 2020. Entries for other product categories are also being accepted. Deadline for all other categories is Friday, February 26, 2021 at 5 p.m. CT.

Show off your best work from 2020! All member companies are encouraged to enter the annual STI/SPFA Product Awards. There are categories for field erected tank of the year, fabricated product of the year, steel water pipe project of the year, and affiliate product of the year.

Steel Water Pipe Product/Project of the Year categories include:
• Pipe Fabrication
• Pipeline Project
• Pipe Affiliate Product/Project 

Don't miss the opportunity to have your work showcased throughout 2021!

To see entries and winners from last year, visit the Product Awards page.

Submit an application, along with a photo, to reasterling@steeltank.com.
STI/SPFA Safety Product Discounted Purchasing Program for Members
Don't forget to fulfill all your safety product needs through the STI/SPFA Safety Product Purchasing Program, which allows members to buy safety equipment and supplies for 10-30% savings over traditional purchasing methods.

COVID-19 Test Kits are available through the Beeline Purchasing LLC program, in conjunction with FOI Laboratories, at a reduced cost to STI/SPFA members.

A wide variety of products are available, ranging from welding helmets and ear plugs to safety glasses and fall protection.

Powered by Beeline Purchasing LLC, the program uses the buying power of the association to create cost saving opportunities and assist members in buying products direct from the manufacturer.
Upcoming Education
SP001 and Cathodic Protection classes are back! Do you need to be certified as a SP001 Aboveground Tank System Inspector or as a Cathodic Protection Tester? Upcoming class dates are available now.

Upcoming Open SP001 AST Inspector Training Courses
February 22-26, 2021 - Oakland, CA (Limited Seats Available)
You can find additional education on the STI/SPFA website, including on demand webinars and courses.
STI/SPFA Safety Talk - Eye Injuries and Prevention
Our eyes are one of our greatest assets. They give us the ability to see the world around us. If we do not protect our eyes from injuries while at work and working at home we could easily lose that ability.

There are an estimated 2,000 eye injuries every single day on the job according to the CDC. These incidents cost employers over $300 million dollars per year. It is important to eliminate or engineer out the hazards that could pose hazards to our eyes at work. Many hazards to our eyes on a worksite cannot be fully eliminated so proper eye protection is also critical.

Developing Next Generation Leaders Webinar
December 15 at 10 a.m. CST
The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) will host “Developing Next Generation Leaders” on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST, presented by FMI.

Rapid changes in technology, globalization and workforce demographics are significantly changing the way we do business at every level. These factors are also profoundly diminishing our ability to recruit and retain quality people, especially as we attempt to develop them into future leaders. By making certain your organization understands how to attract and retain star talent, you will ensure your leadership pipeline stays full and your organization continues to succeed.

Registration is free to all attendees.