Our Story

History

STI Group is a privately owned company based in Southeast Texas that services all of America’s energy related markets (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream) through fabrication and construction. We are Safety and Quality Driven and have been a total solutions provider to the energy markets for over 30 years.

1978

1978

South East Texas Metal Works

Southeast Texas Metal Works was founded and operated by Richard Purkey in an 8,000 square foot sheet metal shop.

1978
1989
1989

1989

East To Orange Tx

Southeast Texas Metal Works expanded to the newly purchased Orange, Texas shop. Added heavy structural and plate to fab capabilities in Buna under newly formed corporation - Southeast Texas Industries.

1991

1991

ASME Certified

With exemplary fabrication output STI Group achieves ASME Code Stamp Certification for pressure vessels and equipment.

1991
1992
1992

1992

Added Pipe Fabrication Capabilities
With increased work load and need for larger production capacity, the original Buna fabrication shop is expanded and pipe fabrication is added to STI Group's growing services.
1997

1997

Began Rig Fabrication
What started as something small...fabricating a single component for a land based drilling rig, would prove to be a giant turning point in STI Group's history.
1997
1997
1997

1997

Begin Round Mud System Fabrication

STI Group fabricates a first of its kind "Round Mud System" for land based drilling.

1998

1998

Opened Bridge City Shop

In order to fulfill a growing demand, STI Group broadens its fabrication capacity and acquires new shop facilities in Bridge City, TX.

1998
2000
2000

2000

Introduced Boiler Unit

With STI Group's experience in fabricating Power Boiler components the company dedicates a field services crew for installation, erection and maintenance of this equipment - laying the foundation for future growth.

2001

2001

Field Services Unit

STI Group's expertise in fabricating for the surrounding Industrial Plants vaulted the company to start a full scale Field Services division. Specifically Focusing on Capital Construction, Plant Maintenance, and Turnarounds/Outages.

2001
2001
2001

2001

Opened Vidor Shop

Diversifying STI Group's core services leads to another expansion in shop capacity by acquiring a facility in Vidor, TX. Over 85,000 sq ft added.

2001

2001

Mast & Substructure Fabrication

STI Group begins fabricating mast and substructure components for land based drilling rigs.

2001
2002
2002

2002

 First Fabricated Land Based Rig

The company manufactures first complete land based drilling rig - processing over 500 tons of steel.

2004

2004

Iraq Al-Mussaib Project

Awarded a 250 million dollar project to fabricate and construct the Al-Mussaib power plant in Iraq.

2004
2006
2006

2006

Opened Port Arthur Facility

 Due to increasing volume, the need for a centralized detail work facility was met when STI Group expanded to the Port Arthur, TX facility

2007

2007

Opened Pharr, TX Fabrication Shop

STI Group extends its reach across Texas and purchases Pharr, TX fabrication facility.

2007
2007
2007

2007

Industrial Services Bridge City Headquarters

STI Group centralizes their Industrial Services division in the heart of the Gulf Coast Petrochemical Industry - Bridge City, TX.

2007

2007

Opened Beaumont Facility

To supplement the company's existing downstream presence STI Group opens a pipe fabrication hub to serve local refineries.

2007
2008
2008

2008

Exchanger Services

In order to further the reach of the Industrial Services Division - STI Group hires experienced leadership to enter the exchanger market.

2009

2009

Drilling Rig Services

 STI Group has evolved into one of the worlds largest land based drilling rig manufacturers - the decision to provide field services to rigs is a seamless transition for the company.

2009
2010
2010

2010

Motiva CEP Pipe Fabrication

STI Group plays integral role in expanding Motiva Enterprises Port Arthur Refinery into the nation's largest refinery.

2010

2010

STI Oilfield Services

With the U.S. shale boom underway STI Group uses their energy market expertise in the midstream area of the market by providing pipeline construction as well as general midstream construction services.

2010
2011
2011

2011

Began Midstream Operations

To support a rapid expansion of projects in the Marcellus Shale, STI Group opens two satellite yards/offices in Pennsylvania.

2012

2012

Expanded Buna Fabrication Shop

STI Group continues growth in the flagship Buna, TX facility with newly constructed 25k square ft pipe shop.

2012
2013
2013

2013

$16 Million Huntsman Turnaround

STI Group completes local noteworthy Huntsman 2013 F&G Unit T&I - totaling 167,661 man hours on time - starting 2013 off right for many similar projects throughout the year.

2013

2013

Opened Jasper Office

Broke ground on a Midstream Corporate Office in Jasper, TX.

2013
2013
2013

2013

Fabricated 300th Drilling Rig

A major milestone for STI Group as they build and assemble their 300th complete land based drilling rig.

2013

2013

Over 450,000 Sq. Ft of Shop Space

Fulfilling another need for enlarged capacity, STI Group expands by adding a 76,000 sq ft McAllen, TX facility giving the company over 450,000 sq ft of shop fabrication space.

2013