News
STEEL STRONG MASSACHUSETTS
On June 17, our fabricator members gathered at the Massachusetts State House to advocate for the passage of Massachusetts Senate Bill 2167 and House Bill 3411, legislation that would require publicly funded projects using fabricated structural steel to source from domestic fabricators.
6th Annual NH State Welding Competition
On May 15th, more than two dozen students from nine high schools across New Hampshire competed.
2026 spring Meeting Photos
Another great SFNE event has wrapped up! Thank you so much to all our sponsors and members for attending.
Doing Away With ‘Buy America’ Is Not the Solution to Construction Delays
On April 11th, the Portland Press Herald published a letter to the editor penned by SFNE President, James McBrady. Read more…
SFNE Applauds Strengthened Section 232 Tariffs Supporting Domestic Industry
SFNE Issues Press Release Applauding Strengthened Section 232 Tariffs Supporting Domestic Industry
2025 HOLIDAY PARTY
Our 2025 holiday party was a huge success. Thank you to all our sponsors for your continued support, and to all our members for turning out. We wish you all a successful and happy new year!
SFNE Gov’t Affairs and Board members Join “Art of Procurement” podcast
Listen to Stephen Capone & Hollie Noveletsky, SFNE Gov't Affairs committee and board members, discuss why domestic steel fabrication is a national priority, how global pricing pressures are shaping local competition, and what policymakers need to understand before opposing new tariffs.
5th Annual NH State Welding Competition
On May 16, more than two dozen students from nine high schools across New Hampshire competed.
SFNE Board Member and Government Affairs committee member Hollie Noveletsky pens op-ed for Boston Herald
“I’m in the steel biz, Trump’s right about steel tariffs.”
TARIFFS IN THE NEWS
Stephen Capone, Immediate Past Pres. of SFNE and Pres. of Capone Iron Corp., has continued a media tour speaking out on behalf of New England fabricators as the topic of tariffs on steel imports from Canada continues to make news.
NY Times: Who Likes Tariffs? Some U.S. Industries Are Eager for Them
Stephen Capone, Pres. of SFNE fabricator member company Capone Iron Corp., was interviewed in a recent NY Times article re: tariffs and Canadian steel imports.
HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF
SFNE urges our members and friends to consider a donation to Hurricane Helen relief efforts.
2024 GOLF TOURNAMENT
A huge THANK YOU goes out to all our members and sponsors who showed up for 2024!