Simpson Strong-Tie has earned David Weekley Homes’ prestigious “National Preferred Partner” designation for 2024. The 20th annual award recognizes the builder’s field and manufacturing partners that have consistently operated at world-class levels in quality and customer service.
Simpson Strong-Tie has announced the recipients of its Student Scholarship for the 2024–2025 academic year. The 120 scholarship recipients are undergraduates majoring in architecture, civil/structural engineering or construction management/technology across the country. The scholarship awards $3,000 to qualifying university students to help them meet tuition costs.
Simpson Strong-Tie has joined the Board of Directors of the ACE Mentor Program to promote construction trade careers to high school students across the U.S. The partnership includes a $50,000 donation to ACE and the addition of Simpson Strong-Tie Vice President Annie Kao to the ACE national Board of Directors.
In response to the recent storms that produced several tornadoes across northeastern Oklahoma, northern Texas, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross for direct support services the organization is providing to those who were affected.
Simpson Strong-Tie introduced the SUBE bridging connector for cold-formed steel. The wall-stud bridging connector is designed to connect cold-rolled channel at the end of a wall or single-stud jamb condition, or at the ends of panel walls, curtain walls or load-bearing conditions.
Simpson Strong-Tie and Building Talent Foundation have announced the extension of their partnership into 2026 with a $900,000 investment from Simpson Strong-Tie over the next three years.
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.