Simpson Strong-Tie Company

What Simpson Strong-Tie Company does

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer of structural building products, founded in 1956 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, operating as the principal subsidiary of publicly listed Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. (NYSE: SSD). The company designs and produces a comprehensive portfolio spanning wood construction connectors, cold-formed steel connectors, anchoring systems (adhesive, mechanical, and direct fastening), fastening systems (Strong-Drive and Deck-Drive screws, Quik Drive auto-feed systems, Quik Stik overhead tools), structural steel solutions (QuickFrames, Yield-Link), lateral systems (Strong-Wall shearwalls, Strong-Rod systems), and repair/strengthening systems. Its core technology rests on proprietary product design supported by an in-house engineering bench including PhDs, metallurgists, and materials engineers, with code-compliance testing (e.g., ICC-ES evaluations) underpinning product specification by architects, engineers, and builders.

Name

Simpson Strong-Tie Company

Legal name

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.

Website

https://strongtie.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a U.S.-based manufacturer of structural connectors, anchors, fasteners, and steel framing systems, serving residential, commercial, and component-manufacturer customers worldwide via a global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Construction Hardware

NAICS

Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing (339993), Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

SIC

Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Screw Machine Products (3451), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backer Rods, Tapes & Joint Accessories (IMADAOAL), Plumbing Supports, Hangers & Seismic Bracing (IMADALAH)

Keywords

• Structural connectors
• Construction fasteners
• Anchoring systems
• Building hardware
• Cold-formed steel connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleasanton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices46 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Structural Hardware Products: Simpson Strong-Tie generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of structural connectors, anchors, fasteners, and related hardware products. Products are sold to dealers, distributors, and directly to builders and contractors through a B2B distribution model.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Simpson Strong-Tie designs, manufactures, and sells structural connectors, anchors, fasteners, and fastening tools for wood, cold-formed steel, and concrete construction. Its product portfolio spans wood construction connectors, decorative outdoor hardware, cold-formed steel connectors, adhesive and mechanical anchoring systems, structural screws and auto-feed driving systems, and integrated software and equipment for component (truss and wall panel) manufacturers.

Product overview

Simpson Strong-Tie Company is a building products manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of structural connectors, fastening systems, anchoring solutions, and related software for the construction industry. The product line centers on Wood Construction Connectors (including Outdoor Accents decorative hardware and Cold-Formed Steel Connectors) as core connector offerings, supplemented by Anchoring Systems (adhesive and mechanical anchors, direct fastening tools, carbide drill bits), Fastening Systems (Strong-Drive and Deck-Drive screws, Quik Drive auto-feed systems, Quik Stik overhead fastening), Structural Steel Solutions (QuickFrames framing systems, Yield-Link moment connections), Lateral Systems (shearwalls, Strong-Rod systems), and Component Solutions (integrated software, equipment, and hardware for truss manufacturers). The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial construction markets with products designed for structural integrity, seismic resistance, and ease of installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Strong-Drive: Product line of structural screws and fasteners
• Deck Drive
• Quik Drive
• Timber Drive
• Outdoor Accents
• Component Solutions
• QuickFrames
• Yield-Link
• Timber-SET
• SET-3G
• AT-3G
• ET-3G
• Titen HD
• Strong-Bolt
• Titen Turbo

Products and services

• Wood Construction Connectors Structural connectors including straps, ties, hangers, holdowns, and heavy girder hangers designed to increase strength and safety of wood-frame structures for residential and commercial builders and contractors.
• Cold-Formed Steel Connectors Structural solutions for cold-formed steel construction including backing products, bridging connectors, deflection connectors, drift connectors, holdowns, and lateral systems for curtain-wall, mid-rise, and residential construction.
• Outdoor Accents Decorative Hardware Decorative hardware line featuring ornamental wood connectors and fasteners (Mission Collection, Avant Collection, Sage System, Essentials) with ZMAX galvanized steel and black powder-coat finish for outdoor living structures.
• Anchoring Systems Complete anchor solutions for infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and residential construction including adhesive anchors (SET-3G, ET-3G, AT-3G, Timber-SET), mechanical anchors (Titen HD, Strong-Bolt 2, Titen Turbo), direct fastening tools (G3, PT-27, PTP-27L), and carbide drill bits.
• Fastening Systems Comprehensive fastener portfolio including Strong-Drive and Deck-Drive screw lines, Quik Drive auto-feed screw driving systems, Quik Stik rafter/truss fastening system, collated nails and staples, and Timber Drive structural screw fastening system for composite decking, wood, and metal applications.
• Quik Drive Auto-Feed Screw Driving Systems Auto-feed screw driving systems featuring quick-loading screw strips, precise countersink adjustment, and patented auto-advance mechanism including PRO250G2 subfloor, PRO300SG2 decking, PROSDX150G2 steel-decking, and PROCCS+ multi-purpose combo systems.
• Quik Stik Rafter and Truss Fastening System Overhead assembly installation tool for rafter and truss connections enabling fast, safe screw driving from a standing position without ladders, designed for use with Strong-Drive SDWC Truss screws.
• Direct Fastening Solutions Gas-actuated and powder-actuated tools and fasteners including G3 gas tool, PT-27 general-purpose tool, PTP-27L premium tool, PAT fasteners, PAT loads, and accessories for concrete and steel fastening applications.
• Carbide Drill Bits and Accessories Carbide-tipped drill bits manufactured in Germany including SDS-plus and SDS-max configurations, straight shank bits, core bits, rebar cutters, chisels, and adapters for drilling through concrete, brick, and masonry.
• Structural Steel Solutions Structural steel products including QuickFrames pre-engineered adjustable frame system for rooftop and floor openings, and Yield-Link moment and brace connections for seismic performance in steel buildings.
• QuickFrames Structural Steel System Pre-engineered, field-adjustable bolt-together frame system for structural support of rooftop and floor openings in commercial buildings; ships ready to install with no welding required, installable by two people in approximately 20 minutes.
• Lateral Systems Lateral force resistance products including Strong-Wall high-strength wood shearwalls, Steel Strong-Wall shearwalls, Strong-Wall Site-Built Portal Frame System, and Strong-Rod Systems for seismic and wind load resistance.
• Repair, Protection & Strengthening Systems Solutions for concrete repair, protection, and structural strengthening of existing structures.
• Component Solutions Integrated solution for truss component manufacturers combining software (Truss Studio, Director, EWP Studio, iStruct, CS Producer), equipment (EasyFrame, Monet DeSauw saws), hardware (truss plates, connectors, fasteners), and professional services.
• Component Solutions Software Suite Software portfolio including Truss Studio (truss layout and design), Director (business management), EWP Studio (modeling and structural analysis), iStruct (engineered wood design), and CS Producer (truss production management) for component manufacturers.
• EasyFrame Automated Marking System Automated marking system for truss fabrication, part of the Component Solutions equipment portfolio for component manufacturers.
• Monet DeSauw Industrial Saws Component saws for truss and lumber processing, part of the Component Solutions equipment portfolio.
• Timber-SET Glued-In Rod Adhesive First code-listed epoxy adhesive for glued-in rods in glulam mass timber construction, providing concealed connections with ICC-ES-evaluated strength for steel-to-wood connections, paired with threaded rods, centering and retaining caps, dispensing tools, and reinforcing screws.
• Reinforcement Alignment Products Reinforcement alignment accessories and solutions for concrete construction (S&P Clever Reinforcement product line offerings across Europe).

Quantifiable outcome

• QuickFrames install up to 7x faster than traditional angle iron installation methods
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Structural TechnologiesminorOthersStructural Technologies acquired Simpson Strong-Tie's CSS (Composite Strengthening Systems) product line and launched Tstrata Strengthening Solutions brand. This represents a product line divestiture/transfer rather than a partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hilti: Hilti manufactures professional-grade anchoring systems, direct fastening tools, and structural fasteners, competing head-to-head with Simpson Strong-Tie's Anchoring Systems and Fastening Systems portfolios across commercial and infrastructure jobsites.
• Powers Fasteners (Stanley Black & Decker): Powers Fasteners specializes in mechanical and adhesive anchoring systems for concrete and masonry, directly competitive with Simpson Strong-Tie's SET-3G, AT-3G, Titen HD, and Strong-Bolt lines.
• MiTek Industries: MiTek is a leading supplier of structural connectors, connector plates, and software for truss and wall panel manufacturers, directly overlapping Simpson Strong-Tie's Component Solutions business and wood connector catalog.
• SFS Group: SFS is a European-based manufacturer of engineered fasteners, screws, and anchoring systems serving construction and industrial customers, directly comparable to Simpson Strong-Tie's fastening and structural connector offerings in Europe.
• USP Structural Connectors: USP is a focused manufacturer of structural connectors and fasteners for wood and cold-formed steel construction, offering a comparable product line to Simpson Strong-Tie's core wood connector business.
• FastenMaster (OMG Roofing Products): FastenMaster is a specialty manufacturer of structural wood screws and hidden deck fastening systems, overlapping Simpson Strong-Tie's Strong-Drive and Deck-Drive screw lines for residential and decking applications.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Stanley Black & Decker owns several fastening brands (DeWalt, Bostitch, Powers) that overlap with Simpson Strong-Tie's fastening and anchoring portfolios as part of a much broader tools and industrial portfolio.
• Würth Group: Würth is a global distributor and manufacturer of fastening and assembly materials, serving construction and trades with products comparable to Simpson Strong-Tie's fastening, connector, and anchoring lines across European and international markets.
• Illinois Tool Works (ITW) — Construction Products: ITW is a diversified industrial manufacturer with multiple construction-related fastening and connector brands; it competes broadly with Simpson Strong-Tie across anchoring, fastening, and structural hardware, but across a far wider portfolio.

Emerging players

• Bostitch (Stanley Black & Decker): Bostitch produces collated nails, staples, and fastening tools for framing and construction trades, overlapping Simpson Strong-Tie's collated fastening and Quik Drive categories with a sharper focus on pneumatic and tool-driven fastening.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments4 records

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