Stainless Steel Joe is a family run business with a lifetime of
hands-on experience. Joseph completed 4 years of welding
vocational school in Camden County N.J. areas of study were, Tig,
Mig, Arc, Gas welding, metallurgy, and blueprint reading. Testing on various
welding positions such as, vertical, overhead, and horizontal, were
completed in order to receive his Certification as a welder.
Joseph
has worked for years in the South Florida Marine welding
industry for: Director & Gunnell in Dania Beach Florida, Dennison
Marine also in Dania Beach, and Brady Marine out of Newark New Jersey. While
working in the Marine welding industry there was an opportunity to weld and fit
aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Steel, on ships, and yachts.
The yachting
industry opened the door to decorative metals and stainless steel work. The
level of quality in the yachting industry really brought out the design and
fabrication skills Joseph needed in order to be successful.
It
wasn’t until after a lot of encouragement from Joe’s family & friends did
Stainless Steel Joe become a company. My primary focus is on, Stainless Steel
decorative metals, metal art, fabrication and Design.
I have always had a passion to make things out
of metal, mainly because I like the look and the strength that is represents. Metal work takes a lot of energy due to the nature of the
materials. From raw materials to finished product is a journey, especially when doing metal art. The decision to go from industrial fabrication to metal art was a natural progression for me as I was always creative as a kid. Having the opportunity to work on several large public art projects seeing the creative process really inspired me to go full time as a metal artist. No rules just an idea, a vision being formed to produce something awesome.
I believe
were all made to do great things and to follow your passions in life. I also believe helping others achieve their dreams is very important.
Sincerely,
Joseph Panico
