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Simpson Strong-Tie Participates in 7.7 Moment Magnitude Earthquake Test of 10-Story Mass Timber Building

Tests conducted by the NHERI TallWood Project aim to establish the seismic resiliency of mass timber construction with simulations of both the 1994 Northridge and 1999 Jiji earthquakes.

11 May 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie To Introduce New Yield-Link® Brace Connection and Resilient Building Systems at the 2023 NASCC Steel Conference

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will introduce the new Yield-Link® brace connection (YLBC), part of a full suite of structural steel innovations and resilient building solutions, at this year...

10 April 2023

Residential Construction

Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New Light Tan and Light Gray Color Options to Its Line of Deck-Drive™ DCU Composite Screws

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced the addition of two new color options to its line of Deck-Drive™ DCU Stainless Steel Composite screws designed for fastening PVC and composite ...

30 March 2023

Commercial Construction

Simpson Strong-Tie Yield-Link® Brace Connection Speeds Up Construction and Repair, Adds Resiliency to New and Existing Structural Steel Buildings

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Yield-Link® brace connection (YLBC), an innovative structural steel solution for dissipating energy through a fuse connection, creating a re...

29 March 2023

Giving and Partnerships

Simpson Strong-Tie Named LBM Advantage’s 2022 Specialties Vendor of the Year

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced it has received the 2022 Specialties Vendor of the Year award from LBM Advantage. The award was presented at LBM Advantage’s Annual Buying Show &...

28 March 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie to Participate in Mass Timber Live Build at the 2023 International Mass Timber Conference

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is partnering with the WoodWorks Wood Products Council on a live mass timber build during the first day of the 2023 International Mass Timber Conference, which...

24 March 2023

McCoy’s Building Supply® Introduces Simpson Strong-Tie® Outdoor Living Solutions Software to Their Customers

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced that Texas-based McCoy’s Building Supply, one of the nation’s largest privately held building supply retailers, will offer its customers Simpson Str...

20 March 2023

Commercial Construction

Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Innovative Asphalt Reinforcement Technologies at 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Construction Show

Simpson Strong-Tie® Carbophalt™ and Glasphalt™ grid reinforcements limit water penetration and crack reflection caused by heavy traffic, weather, and structural fatigue to increase the safety and service life of asphalt surfaces and roadbeds.

9 March 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie Releases New Fastening Systems Catalog Highlighting Robust, Code-Compliant, and Innovative Product Lines

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, released today the Simpson Strong-Tie® 2023 Fastening Systems catalog, a comprehensive guide to the company’s most recent innovations and product line expansio...

2 March 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Next-Generation, Easy-to-Install H1A Hurricane Tie Designed for Increased Resiliency and Higher Allowable Loads Using Fewer Fasteners

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced the release of the Simpson Strong-Tie® H1A next-generation hurricane tie, a code-listed and tested update to the original H1 connector. The new...

22 February 2023