When the Scope Increased, “We Rose to the Challenge”

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OTSG Repair – Economizer Tube & Return Bend Replacement We received a call from a client earlier this month requesting repair services on one of their once through steam generators (OTSG).  Our work began with a known quantity of repairs to be carried out, however the final inspection results revealed many more would be required….

Tank Expansion Project in Progress

Bird’s Eye View – Tank Expansion Project in Progress At TIW we’ve designed many tanks varying in height, diameter and roof type. Here’s a bird’s eye view of an expansion project one of our tank crews is finishing up in Southern Ontario. Working on a tight schedule, the scope includes design, supply, pre-coating, field erection and…

Emergency Boiler Repair with Minimal Outage

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Emergency Boiler Repair with Minimal Outage One of our 24/7 emergency maintenance and repair crews recently executed an expedited repair on one of our clients SA type boilers that developed a tube leak over the past week. Working in a confined space, our seasoned crew located and identified tubes to be fixed, prepped the rolled…

3 Tanks – 1,500,000 Barrels -16 Months Foundation to Coating

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** 3 Tanks — 1,500,000 Barrels — 16 Months Foundation to Coating ** TIW completed (3) massive 211’ x 80’ tanks in 16 months for our client in Western Canada. The scope of the project included tank foundations, design, supply and field erection along with hydrotesting, internal lining and external coating.  From start to finish,…

1,000,000 Barrels of Storage in 6 months

When a client asks a question such as, “Can this be accomplished in half a year…”, what do you say? How do you erect not one, but two 500,000 barrel tanks with internal floating roofs in 6 months flat without compromising safety and quality? The simple response is it’s achievable, but not easy. The best…

What is a Tankee?

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Definition of a Tankee Noun 1.      A specialty sub-trade of Boilermakers specializing in the erection of above ground storage tanks; For generations, Boilermakers specializing in the erection of steel storage tanks have been colloquially known as tankies. When someone refers to someone as a tankee, there’s an immediate understanding that what you’ve got is a…

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic

TIW Iron Workers do Quality Tank Welding under Skilled Supervision

OPEN FOR BUSINESS Supporting the critical infrastructure of our country Fabrication   Construction Field Maintenance & Repair Service To our Valued Customers, We have been designated as an essential service and are open for business – shop & field.  This includes 24/7 field maintenance & repair services. The safety of our employees and clients are our…

Helping the Next Generation of Boilermakers to Thrive

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Humber’s Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program received an eight-foot diameter tank from TIW Steel Platework Inc., to be used by apprentices to gain real-world skills. Like any other area, industrial construction has evolved over the years to where it is today with more and more technology applied in the sector from training to field execution, but sometimes,…

Business Merger Announcement

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  To our valued clients and subcontractors: TIW Steel Platework Inc. is pleased to announce that we have entered into a definitive merger agreement with MBB Power Services Inc., a leader in the installation and repair of OTSG, HRSG, Furnaces, Boilers and auxiliary equipment. This merger with MBB Power Services further strengthens our position in…

Time Lapse of 3 Tank Expansion

Inter Pipeline’s $60-million 3-tank expansion project in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan is yet another successful project for TIW. The expansion project is now Inter Pipeline’s largest crude oil storage location and was highlighted in a YouTube video posted on Inter Pipeline’s channel. The time lapse video runs just under 2 minutes and gives the viewer a tour…