Kenneth J. Broadbent

Operates as a state savings bank

Steamfitters Local 449 is a skilled union specializing in steamfitting and related mechanical trades including HVAC, pipefitting, welding, refrigeration, and fire protection. Steamfitters Local 449 maintains multiple facilities including offices, a technology center, a benefits office, and a satellite office in Erie, PA. The non-profit company is based in Pittsburgh, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The union provides a highly trained workforce for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and energy sector projects, and offers comprehensive five-year apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on training with classroom instruction in building trades and HVAC-R services. Training covers welding, blueprint reading, rigging, CAD/drafting, energy management, and the use of modern digital tools. Apprentices work under journeyman supervision, receive competitive wages, full benefits, and graduate with strong earning potential. The union supports contractors and project managers by supplying a reliable labor force, fostering long-term success through ongoing education, safety standards, and union representation. Career paths for members include journeyman, foreman, estimator, project manager, and union business manager roles, and the union promotes public awareness and community engagement.

Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary functions as a savings bank