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Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New Elevated Column Base Ideal for Stacked Balconies in Multifamily Construction

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Simpson Strong-Tie® ECB elevated column base, which features added standoff height that makes it easy to install waterproofing and lightweig...

1 February 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie Names President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Olosky to Role of Chief Executive Officer

Olosky joined the company as Chief Operating Officer in 2020 and succeeds Karen Colonias at the CEO position as part of a planned leadership succession.

30 January 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie to Preview Deck Planner App with Augmented Reality and New Pipeline Management Functionality for Builders and Pro Dealers at IBS

New Simpson Strong-Tie advances and innovations in builder technology come on the heels of a $1.3M investment in the Higharc homebuilding automation platform.

25 January 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie Adds to Digital Framing and Building Component Solutions Suite with Acquisition of EstiFrame Technologies

The EasyFrame automated marking system drives accuracy and efficiency for framers and pro lumberyards providing wall panels and other value-added building components.

17 January 2023

Wall Panels TECHNOLOGY Components Framing

Giving and Partnerships

Simpson Strong-Tie and Habitat for Humanity Expand Construction Trades Program

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the expansion of its Construction Trades Support program with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley. Formerly held once a year, program events...

12 January 2023

Giving and Partnerships

Simpson Strong-Tie Student Scholarship Applications Now Open

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has announced the opening of the application window for its Student Scholarship as part of the company’s Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship. The online schola...

11 January 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie Releases 2022 Year-in-Review List Highlighting Best New Products, Innovations, and Building Solutions

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today released its annual Year-in-Review List, highlighting major new product launches, structural engineering solutions, and other industry innovations introd...

27 December 2022

Commercial Construction

Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Aluminum Concealed Beam Hanger Designed to Take On Higher Loads in Mass Timber Applications

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today introduced the ACBH, an aluminum concealed beam hanger designed for mass timber structures and engineered to support loads up to 20 kips (equivalent to 2...

8 December 2022

Residential Construction

Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Self-Drilling Pilot Point Screw for Sheathing, Drywall, and Subfloor-to-CFS Applications

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Strong-Drive® PPHD Sheathing-to-CFS screw, a multipurpose, self-drilling, pilot point screw suitable for attaching sheathing, drywall, or su...

7 December 2022

Giving and Partnerships

Simpson Strong-Tie CEO Karen Colonias to Retire After 38 Years of Service in Key Management and Executive Leadership Roles

Colonias is to be succeeded by current Simpson Strong-Tie Chief Operating Officer Michael Olosky as part of a planned succession and will remain as an advisor during the transition.

2 December 2022

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