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Stephen Letko

Stephen Letko

Stephen Letko launched his own firm, SPL Enterprises LLC, in 2000 after a distinguished career in executive positions with companies including Dodson Steel Products, Mills Iron Works and Crane Company. His expertise includes implementation of new markets, restructuring companies to improve their financial position, and developing marketing, quality and employee incentive programs. Contact him at 770-972-8282 or [email protected].

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PVF Market Overview

Global Oil Steady

While EIA expects a balanced market, risks for supply disruptions and lower economic growth may occur.
September 4, 2019
Stephen Letko
Tight labor markets for skilled tradesmen remain a current and long-term constraint on construction projects in all sectors of the PVF industry. 
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PVF Market Overview

Construction Employment, Earnings on the Rise

The best jobs results came in the specialty trade contractors’ sector.
August 8, 2019
Stephen Letko
Construction jobs at the end of the first half of the year showed more strength than during the first quarter and at the beginning of the second quarter.
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PVF Market Overview

Midwest Gearing Up for Power, Data Center Projects

The pace of construction activity bodes well for those of us in the PVF industry.
July 3, 2019
Stephen Letko
The Manufacturer/Supplier Governing Board convened in Leesburg, Va., in early June at the Landsdowne Resort and Spa facility. 
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PVF Market Overview

PVF 2Q Activity: Maintenance, Shale and Data

Repair-related projects in the domestic oil/gas industry, as well as shale and data centers, take center stage.
June 5, 2019
Stephen Letko
Can you believe the end of the second quarter is here? This year is passing very fast and the third quarter is around the corner.
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PVF Market Overview

Continued Growth in U.S. Manufacturing Sector

More than $42 billion in planned U.S. industrial manufacturing starts are scheduled in 2019’s second quarter.
May 6, 2019
Stephen Letko
The U.S. manufacturing sector continues to show growth and optimism in the latest survey conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
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PVF Market Overview

Fracking Stalls, Plant Construction Climbs

Regulation and resistance plague fracking projects while the Great Lakes Region builds more manufacturing facilities.
April 2, 2019
Stephen Letko
Regulation and resistance plague fracking projects while the Great Lakes Region builds more manufacturing facilities.
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PVF Updates

PVF Market Overview

Examining the various business sectors to see what is in store for 2019.
March 5, 2019
Stephen Letko
The oil and gas energy sectors will again be the prime movers in 2019 for continued growth in the PVF industry.
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Steve & Tom on PVF

Energy Drives the PVF Industry

Natural gas and oil production, as well as refinery maintenance, will be a large factor in 2019.
February 1, 2019
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
This month’s column will be one of the last in the series for the duo; it will take on a new direction with Steve leading the charge in the coming months.
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Tom & Steve on PVF

A Look Back … and Ahead

Steel tariffs, unfair trade practices and the skilled labor force dominated the PVF industry in 2018.
January 7, 2019
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
This month, Tom and Steve take a look back at the events that influenced the PVF industry in 2018, as well as a peek into what’s in store for PVF Roundtable (PVFRT) members this year.
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PVF with Steve and Tom

New Trade Deals with Canada, Mexico

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement includes provisions for better enforcement of its country of origin requirements.
December 4, 2018
Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a big win for domestic manufacturers.
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