At its recent annual meeting, the Steel Tank Institute and the Steel Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) recognized member companies in specific industry categories with its Steel Tank and Fabricated Product of the Year Awards for 2013.
Each year, member companies are awarded based on their outstanding records in quality of product, safety achievements and outstanding projects. The Annual Product Awards recognize steel construction products and achievements of Member Companies that exemplify the steel tank industry and bring attention to the positive quality and flexibility of steel as the production material of choice for a variety of industries.
For 2013, there were 40 entries, each being assessed by anonymous ballot based on the following criteria:
• Promotional value: Promotes the value of steel fabrication
• Uniqueness of product/project: Shows originality and versatility
• Design and engineering: Excels in technical aspects
• Aesthetics: Has visual appeal
The award categories included Field Erected Tank of the Year (with seven different categories), Fabricated Product of the Year (with three categories), Steel Water Pipe and Pipeline Project (with three categories) and Affiliate Product of the Year. Certain member companies were also awarded with safety awards.
Just some of the winners involving stainless steel included “Special Storage: Winery Stainless steel storage tanks at Gallo Vineyards – Pablo Robles” and “API 620 Field Erected Tank: Stainless steel inner tank Beulah ND – Fisher Tank Comany.”
A full listing of winners along with descriptions and photos can be found at: http://www.steeltank.com/FabricatedSteelProducts/AwardWinningProducts/2013ProductAwardWinners/tabid/615/Default.aspx.