Annie Kao, recently Simpson Strong-Tie’s Vice President of Engineering, has been promoted to a new role, vice president of strategic partnerships and engagement.
Simpson Strong-Tie has made several additions and promotions to further strengthen its national accounts team, which serves professional builders and LBM suppliers.
Simpson Strong-Tie will feature new and innovative fasteners, tools and technology solutions during the International Builders’ Show on Feb. 27–29 in Las Vegas. In addition, the booth will include a full demo station for attendees to experience and test products in a hands-on environment.
Simpson Strong-Tie and PEG, an innovator in residential construction engineering and energy, will showcase LotSpec software at Simpson Strong-Tie’s booth during the International Builders’ Show on Feb. 27-29 in Las Vegas. LotSpec is an innovative program that helps production builders manage options while ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
The application window for the 2024-2025 Simpson Strong-Tie scholarship is now open. The scholarship is available to undergraduate students in civil/structural engineering, architecture and construction management/technology. Recipients of the scholarship will have access to industry contacts, training, job leads and peer connections.
Simpson Strong-Tie will invest $110 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Gallatin, Tennessee. The expansion will create 37 new jobs in Sumner County. The new facility on Airport Road will allow Simpson Strong-Tie to meet growing product demand and relocate a portion of its fastener manufacturing operations.
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced the Simpson Strong-Tie HSKP heavy-seated knife plate, a high-capacity, welded concealed beam hanger for mass timber structures that is designed to meet heavy loads while providing a hidden-connector, wood-only design aesthetic.
Back-to-back grand openings in Seattle, Denver and Salt Lake City will add 230,000 square feet of inventory space as Simpson Strong-Tie moves to strengthen its U.S. supply chain
Simpson Strong-Tie staged ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Sept. 15 at three new warehouse, distribution and training centers in Denver; Salt Lake City; and Kent, Washington. Part of a strategic investment to increase the Simpson Strong-Tie U.S. distribution footprint, the new facilities will significantly expand the range of products available for next-day delivery across the Northwest.
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced AT-3G, a new, all-weather, hybrid, acrylic anchoring adhesive engineered to deliver a faster-curing, high-strength bond for cracked and uncracked concrete and post-installed rebar connections.
Simpson Strong-Tie has introduced a new line of fire wall hangers designed to install with a power nailer during framing, saving time before hanging drywall and keeping construction projects on schedule.