PVS is honored to have played a large role in WWII in the 1940s. From Gasoline barges to tramway systems, PVS produced a number of steel vehicles and infrastructure to support our efforts in the 1940s.
We owe all veterans our respect and appreciation. Happy Veterans Day.
Check out our SidePlate Mock-up! PVS Structures uses the mock-up to educate and as an instructional tool for local steel erectors and general contractors. Thanks to Jason Hoover for all of his assistance! Please reach out to Brent Pfeiffer bpfeiffer@pvsteel.com or Joe Wishard jwishard@pvsteel.com if interested in seeing the mock-up in person.
Carter Lake, Iowa-based Owen Industries (an AISC member) is now an official registered apprenticeship sponsor and offers a three-year, competency-based welder apprenticeship program. In August the company began an interview and selection process, seeking four welder apprentices to offer on-the-job training as well as worksite classroom training, in partnership with Iowa Western Community College, at no cost to the apprentice.
Tyler Owen, president of Owen Industries, stated, “We are very excited to offer an ongoing Welding Apprenticeship program to individuals interested in establishing their career path.” After successful completion of Owen’s program, welder apprentices will receive a nationally recognized Journeyman apprenticeship certificate from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship (OA).
Owen Industries offers full-time employment to their apprentices, thus an opportunity to earn a good wage while learning a new skill. “Our goal is to ensure that this new program provides high-quality training and produces skilled, competent workers who may not otherwise have an entry-level opportunity in a skilled trade of their interest,” said Owen. “Finding and training dedicated workers is a win-win for our community and necessary for growing both our business and our local economy. Owen Industries is committed to helping equip our welder apprentices with the necessary skills to contribute to that growth.”
In 2014, the Iowa Legislature enacted the Iowa Apprenticeship Act. Its purpose is to increase the number of registered apprentices in Iowa by assisting eligible apprenticeship programs. This act is administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in coordination with DOL/OA. An apprenticeship training fund is established with the State Treasury, under the control of the IEDA, with an annual standing appropriation of $3 million.
Owen Industries’ welder apprenticeship program is an ongoing program and open to anyone who applies at their Carter Lake, Iowa, location, regardless of where they live. For questions or more information about the program, please contact Ronald D. DeBord, Owen Industries vice president of human resources, at 712.347.5500 or rdebord@owenind.com.
A big shout out to AISC for their great article recognizing old businesses!
Thanks to everyone for supporting the Habitat for Humanity event last night at Stinson Park – a beautiful night made for an incredibly enjoyable event!
Carter Lake, IA — Paxton & Vierling Steel Co. (PVS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Owen Industries, was recognized for outstanding work on projects by Bechtel’s Nuclear, Security & Environmental global business unit at the Bechtel Supply Chain Recognition awards. The awards recognize subcontractors and suppliers who supported Bechtel‘s work in nuclear power, environmental clean-up, defense, and nuclear security and operations projects during 2015.
“The support of our subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors is critical to the work we do. They are an essential part of our team and perform difficult work in challenging environments,” said Barbara Rusinko, president of Bechtel’s government services company. “These awards recognize those who met our high standards for quality and who went above and beyond for mission delivery.”
“PVS has been honored to be a part of the WTP team over the last decade, and is excited to have been recognized for such an incredible honor. PVS continues to view our customers as partners in an effort to successfully execute all of our projects, be it a 20,000 ton nuclear project or a 300 ton local office building,” said Tyler Owen, General Manager of the Structures Division.
Paxton & Vierling Steel is a steel fabricator with a variety of nuclear, industrial, commercial, and railroad projects under contract. Current and recently executed projects include the four new nuclear plants under construction in Georgia and South Carolina, the Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha expansion, the Kankakee River Causeway Bridge in Illinois, and various work at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station in Blair, NE. Paxton & Vierling still is also responsible for plate girders for the University of Iowa Seaman’s Engineering Center and the Repair Small Arms Range at Offutt AFB in Bellevue, NE, and in Omaha both the Methodist Women’s Hospital NICU Expansion and the UNMC Parking Structure Ramp Expansion.
Companies were evaluated on multiple factors. They include: overall performance; the ability to deliver quality services/supplies on time; the ability to work collaboratively to meet milestones; and meeting or exceeding project expectations in aspects of safety, construction performance, technical expertise, and environmental compliance. Nominations were reviewed and approved by Bechtel procurement and project managers. Final recommendations were approved by senior leadership.
About Paxton & Vierling Steel:
Paxton & Vierling Steel Co. (PVS) has been a part of the regional construction industry since its founding in 1885. PVS is one of the premier industrial/nuclear fabricators in the United States, with nearly 500,000 SF of rail served production space to serve your most challenging needs, on projects ranging from a hundred to over 20,000 tons. PVS believes that the best projects are those that view the customer and supplier relationship as a partnership, and that proper execution is one in which all parties can be successful. PVS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Owen Industries, a company powered by over 400 dedicated professionals.
About Bechtel:
Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. www.bechtel.com
Bob Owen at the April 11th 2016 Bechtel NS&E Supply Chain Recognition Luncheon
