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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

Executive Leadership Company news

Giving and Partnerships

Founder of Cap City Athletic Association Nominated for National Award Recognizing Outstanding Community Contributions

Columbus, Ohio — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has nominated Cap City Athletic Association founder Missy Joseph for the company’s Barc Simpson Hero Award, a national honor awarded annually to recognize outstand...

18 November 2022

Giving and Partnerships

Simpson Strong-Tie Employees Around the World Participate in Annual Day of Service

Pleasanton, CA — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, hosted “Do What You Can Day” on Wednesday, November 2, its annual day dedicated to giving back to the community.

16 November 2022

Residential Construction

Dr. Decks to Headline Decks Done Right Presentation Series of Building Clinics at Simpson Strong-Tie Booth During Deck Expo 2022

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today that deck builder Dr. Decks will join the Decks Done Right Presentation Series, a full slate of deck design and construction clinics to be held...

10 November 2022

Decks Education Deck Expo Trade Shows

Simpson Strong-Tie Engineer Rachel Holland to Co-Host 12 Episodes of The Structural Engineering Channel

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has announced that US Southwest Engineering Supervisor Rachel Holland has been selected to co-host twelve 12 episodes of The Structural Engineering Channel pod...

8 November 2022

Leadership Podcasts Engineering

Giving and Partnerships

Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $25,000 to Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Ian

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is supporting relief efforts for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida with a donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross.

17 October 2022

Simpson Strong-Tie Wins 2022 Pro Tool Innovation Awards for Quik Drive® PROHSD Wood-to-Steel Solution and Strong-Drive® TF Wood-to-Steel Screws

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has received two Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) — the first in the Attachments Drills/Drivers category for its Quik Drive PROHSD75 Wood-to-Steel solution an...

5 October 2022

Commercial Construction

Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Steel Spline Solution for Quickly and Easily Connecting Mass Timber Panels

The new LDSS spline solution is an easy, off-the-shelf alternative to plywood splines that will lower installed costs, reduce worker fatigue, and boost efficiency.

29 September 2022

Mass Timber Innovation Connectors