Simpson Strong-Tie
Simpson Strong-Tie (NYSE: SSD) designs and manufactures structural connectors, fasteners, and anchor systems for residential and commercial construction. The company serves contractors, structural engineers, architects, and builders merchants across Europe, North America, and Oceania via distribution and direct sales.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1956
- HeadquartersTamworth, United Kingdom
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Simpson Strong-Tie does
Simpson Strong-Tie (NYSE: SSD; founded 1956; headquartered Pleasanton, California, with a UK branch in Tamworth) designs and manufactures structural connectors, fasteners, and anchor systems used in residential and commercial construction. The product portfolio spans joist hangers, angle brackets, restraint straps, nails, screws, the Quik Drive collated screw system, mechanical and chemical masonry/concrete anchor systems, and a growing line of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) connectors and fasteners. Sub-brands include Friulsider (premium specification anchors, acquired in 2022, producing up to 4,000 tonnes of metal fasteners annually from its Italy facility) and Quik Drive. Manufacturing capabilities include in-house cold forming, stamping, self-drilling screw production, and stainless-steel anchor fabrication, with products certified to BBA, CE, and EPD standards.
The company operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market, reaching customers through builders merchants, hardware distributors, specialist construction retailers, and direct technical sales for large projects across 20+ European countries, the USA/Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Revenue is generated through hardware sales with quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts, and the company monetizes specification relationships via a 100,000+ BIM/CAD file library, CPD training, custom connector services, and on-site technical support. Recent strategic activity includes the 2022 Friulsider acquisition, a 2025 anchor investment in construction-tech platform Dextall, and ongoing product launches (e.g., the Strong-Bond adhesive with Color Cure technology introduced in 2026).
Customer segments are organized horizontally: (1) construction contractors and builders using connectors for timber, steel, masonry, and concrete applications; (2) structural engineers and architects specifying products and consuming BIM/CAD and load-data resources; and (3) builders merchants and distributors reselling the product range to the trade. No end-customer logos are disclosed in the input, and revenue is not broken out by segment.
Simpson Strong-Tie firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Simpson Strong-Tie
- Legal name
- Simpson Strong-Tie
- Website
- https://strongtie.co.uk
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1956
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Simpson Strong-Tie (NYSE: SSD) designs and manufactures structural connectors, fasteners, and anchor systems for residential and commercial construction. The company serves contractors, structural engineers, architects, and builders merchants across Europe, North America, and Oceania via distribution and direct sales.
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Simpson Strong-Tie industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Structural Building Products
- SIC
- Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates) (IMADACAJ)
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Where Simpson Strong-Tie is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tamworth
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Simpson Strong-Tie business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Structural Building Products Sales: Simpson Strong-Tie generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of structural connectors, fasteners, anchor systems, and related building hardware products. The company sells directly to builders merchants, distributors, and construction contractors across Europe, North America, and Oceania markets. Revenue is generated through product sales with pricing determined by product type, volume, and customer relationship.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B quotation-based pricing through builders merchants and distributors |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Simpson Strong-Tie product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Simpson Strong-Tie designs and manufactures structural connectors, fasteners, and anchor systems for residential and commercial construction. Its portfolio covers joist hangers, angle brackets, restraint straps, nails, screws, collated screw systems, and mechanical/chemical anchors for timber, steel, masonry, and concrete applications, supported by engineering, testing, and BIM/CAD resources.
Product overview
Simpson Strong-Tie is a manufacturer of structural building products offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into three main categories: (1) Core structural connectors and fasteners including joist hangers, angle brackets, restraint straps, nails, screws, and the Quik Drive collated screw system; (2) Masonry and concrete anchor systems including mechanical and chemical anchors; and (3) Acquired brands including Friulsider premium specification anchors. The company also offers specialized CLT (Cross Laminated Timber) connectors and fasteners for mass timber construction. Key products include the C2KS Crocodile Wall Extension Profile, GPC Gable Panel Connector, MHA Mini Hanger, SNRK Solid Joist Notch Reinforcement Kit, and the recently launched Strong-Bond fast-curing adhesive with Color Cure technology. All products undergo rigorous testing and are accompanied by BIM & CAD libraries for design integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Friulsider: Premium specification anchor systems brand acquired by Simpson Strong-Tie in 2022, producing mechanical anchors, nylon plugs, and fastenings from its Italy-based manufacturing facility.
- Quik Drive
Products and services
- Connectors for Masonry, Timber and Steel Construction Joist hangers, angle brackets, restraint straps and connectors for masonry-to-timber, timber-to-masonry and steel-to-steel connections, used by builders, contractors and structural engineers.
- Nails and Screws Comprehensive range of performance-tested nails and screws for structural framework, decking, cladding and flooring applications.
- Quik Drive Collated Screw System Fast, jam-free collated screw system for wall, floor and ceiling installations, designed to speed up fastening in construction.
- Masonry/Concrete Anchor Systems Mechanical and chemical anchor systems for use in masonry and concrete applications.
- CLT Connectors and Fasteners Connectors and fasteners specifically designed for Cross Laminated Timber construction, including reinforced angle brackets, nail plates, hold downs, and structural wood screws.
- Crocodile Wall Extension Profile (C2KS) BBA-approved wall connector system for tying new walls to existing masonry walls/columns, with snap-out ties positionable along the channel; approved for up to 8m, 3-storey work.
- Gable Panel Connector (GPC) Connector providing lateral restraint to gable walls from the roof structure; sits directly on top of blockwork with no masonry fasteners required.
- Mini Hanger (MHA) Galvanised mini joist hanger for regularised timber, rough sawn timber, I-Joists and LVL, suited to small timber sections such as trimmers and ceiling joists.
- Solid Joist Notch Reinforcement Kit (SNRK) Engineered steel bracket kit that reinforces solid timber joists where notched for electrical and water services, retaining 75% of solid-joist performance and protecting pipes and cables.
- Friulsider Anchor Systems Premium specification mechanical anchors, nylon plugs and fastenings produced by the acquired Friulsider Manufacturing facility in Italy (up to 4,000 tonnes of metal fasteners annually).
- Strong-Bond Adhesive Fast-curing adhesive for anchoring and repairing concrete, masonry and stone, featuring Color Cure technology that indicates curing progress and works in wet and dry conditions across various temperatures.
Quantifiable outcome
- 75% of joist performance retention when using SNRK reinforcement kit on notched 195x47mm joist vs solid joist with no notch
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Simpson Strong-Tie
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Simpson Strong-Tie technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Simpson Strong-Tie partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Simpson Strong-Tie competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Würth Group: Germany-headquartered global distributor and manufacturer of fixing/fastening technology, tools, and consumables sold primarily through a direct-sales trade channel. Larger and more diversified than Simpson but competes in wood screws, concrete anchors, and bracket connectors across Europe.
- DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker): Major power-tool and fastener brand whose collated screw systems and concrete anchors overlap with Simpson's Quik Drive and masonry/concrete anchor product lines. Larger tool/accessory platform with fastening as one category.
- Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Construction Products: Diversified industrial parent (NYSE: ITW) owning brands like Paslode, Ramset, Buildex, and Red Head that overlap directly with Simpson's collated screws (Quik Drive), mechanical anchors, and powder-actuated fastening systems. Much larger portfolio, with construction as one division.
Direct peers
- Rawlplug: Polish/UK-headquartered manufacturer of anchors, façade fixings, fasteners, and power tool accessories. Competes against Simpson and Hilti across European merchant channels with a similar mix of mechanical anchors, nylon plugs, and structural screws.
- MKT Metall-Kunststoff-Technik: German specialist in heavy-duty anchors, chemical fixings, and façade fastening systems with an ETA/CE-certified range mirroring Simpson's Friulsider seismic and stainless-steel wedge anchor lines. Direct head-to-head competitor in European structural anchor specifications.
- Spax (Altenloh, Brinck & Co.): German manufacturer of structural wood screws and timber-frame fasteners, well-established in CLT and engineered-wood markets. Closest direct competitor to Simpson's SWD structural wood screw, ABR255 reinforced angle bracket, and HTT hold-down for mass timber applications.
- Hilti Group: Liechtenstein-based manufacturer of anchors, fasteners, and installation systems for the construction industry. Direct competitor to Simpson Strong-Tie in mechanical/chemical anchors and screw/connector systems sold through specialist distributors and direct to contractors.
- Powers Fasteners (Stanley Black & Decker): US-based manufacturer of mechanical and chemical anchors, threaded rod systems, and concrete fasteners now under Stanley Black & Decker. Directly comparable to Simpson's Friulsider anchor portfolio and chemical anchor line.
- fischer Group (fischer): German family-owned manufacturer of nylon plugs, mechanical anchors, chemical fixings, and façade systems. Competes head-to-head with Simpson's Friulsider anchors and Strong-Bond adhesive line, particularly across European builder merchants and structural fastener distributors.
- Koelner (Rawlplug Group): Polish manufacturer of screws, fasteners, and fixing systems widely stocked across European builder merchants. Competes with Simpson's Nails and Screws line and Quik Drive collated screw product on price and shelf space at merchant counters.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Simpson Strong-Tie social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
Simpson Strong-Tie financial estimates
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Simpson Strong-Tie leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Simpson Strong-Tie subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Simpson Strong-Tie funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Simpson Strong-Tie M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Simpson Strong-Tie
What does Simpson Strong-Tie do?
Simpson Strong-Tie designs and manufactures structural connectors, fasteners, and anchor systems for residential and commercial construction. Its portfolio covers joist hangers, angle brackets, restraint straps, nails, screws, collated screw systems, and mechanical/chemical anchors for timber, steel, masonry, and concrete applications, supported by engineering, testing, and BIM/CAD resources.
Is Simpson Strong-Tie a public or private company?
Simpson Strong-Tie is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Simpson Strong-Tie founded?
Simpson Strong-Tie was founded in 1956. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Simpson Strong-Tie based?
Simpson Strong-Tie is headquartered in Tamworth, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Simpson Strong-Tie make money?
One revenue line is on record: structural Building Products Sales.
Who are Simpson Strong-Tie's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Würth Group, DEWALT (Stanley Black & Decker) and Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Construction Products. Direct peers are Rawlplug, MKT Metall-Kunststoff-Technik, Spax (Altenloh, Brinck & Co.), Hilti Group, Powers Fasteners (Stanley Black & Decker), fischer Group (fischer) and Koelner (Rawlplug Group).
Does Simpson Strong-Tie have an API?
No public API is recorded for Simpson Strong-Tie.
What industry is Simpson Strong-Tie in?
Simpson Strong-Tie's product category is Structural Building Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADACAJ, Fasteners, Anchors & Connectors (Bolts, Weld Studs, Plates). Its SIC code is 3452.