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Media ContactNoël Zak, Communications ManagerPhone: 847-550-3833Email: nzak@steeltank.com

STI/SPFA Honors Member Companies with2016 Steel Fabricated Product of the Year Awards

LAKE ZURICH, IL, Feb. 18, 2017 - At its recent annual meeting in Naples, Florida,STI/SPFA recognized member companies in 14 product categories with its SteelFabricated Product of the Year awards for 2016.

Photos and descriptions of the 2016 award-winning entries are posted onSTI/SPFA's website. For original photo files and additional information, contact NoelZak, Communications Manager.

There were 49 entries from STI/SPFA member companies for the 2016 ProductAwards, utilizing a total 38,325 tons of steel. To determine the winners, allassociation members assessed each entry by anonymous ballot, based on fourcriteria:

Promotional value: Promotes the value of steel fabricationUniqueness of product/project: Shows originality and versatilityDesign and engineering: Excels in technical aspectsAesthetics: Has visual appeal

Field Erected Storage Tank of the YearField erected tanks are used to store potable water, petroleum and chemicalproducts, and similar uses.

API 650AtmosphericOil StorageTank: CB&I,Houston TX

API 620 LowPressure

Liquid StorageTank:

CB&I, TheWoodlands TX

ReservoirStorage

Tank: PRT-BMT, Inc.,

Paso RoblesCA

ElevatedStorageTank: CB&I,

Plainfield IL

StandpipeStorage

Tank: CaldwellTanks, Inc.,Louisville KY

ASMEPressureVessel

Storage Tank:CB&I,

Plainfield IL

SpecialStorage Tank:

CaldwellTanks, Inc.,Louisville KY

Fabricated Product of the YearShop fabricated tanks are manufactured for many uses, including high pressure,petroleum, chemical, agricultural, and similar liquid storage.

SpecialFabrication:

Kennedy Tank,Indianapolis IN

Shop FabricatedAtmosphericStorage Tank:PRT-BMT, Inc.,

Hemet CA

PressureVessel of the

Year: Kennedy Tank,Indianapolis IN

Steel Water Pipe Project of the YearSteel water pipe and pipelines are used in potable water systems throughout thenation.

Steel PipeFabrication: Tennessee

MetalFabricating,Rock Island

TN

Steel WaterPipeline

Project: Mid-America PipeFabrication,

Scammon KS

Steel WaterPipe Affiliate

Product/Project: Baker

Coupling, LosAngeles CA

Affiliate New Product of the YearAffiliate members of STI/SPFA are providers of supplies and services to the steelfabrication industry.

Affiliate NewProduct:Sherwin

Williams Co.,Indianapolis IN

About Steel Tank Institute-Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA)STI/SPFA is a not-for-profit trade association representing fabricators of steelstorage tanks, water pipe, pressure vessels and other products that serve thepetroleum, chemical, water, and agricultural industries. Learn more atwww.steeltank.com.

For more information, contact Noël Zak, Communications Manager