Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Yield-Link® brace connection (YLBC), an innovative structural steel solution for dissipating energy through a fuse connection, creating a resilient steel frame that protects the beam column and brace during seismic and wind events.

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, released today the Simpson Strong-Tie^® 2023 Fastening Systems catalog, a comprehensive guide to the company’s most recent innovations and product line expansions for wood, mass timber, steel, and concrete and masonry fastening applications.

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced the release of the Simpson Strong-Tie^® H1A next-generation hurricane tie, a code-listed and tested update to the original H1 connector. The new tie is designed to install with fewer, shorter nails and achieves higher allowable uplift and F2 loads to meet the building safety needs of homes in seismic and high-wind regions of the country.

Chicago, Ill., February 9, 2023 – Holcim US, the leader in sustainable building materials, today announced the expansion of its innovative ECOPact low-carbon concrete with the launch in the Twin Cities, Minnesota and Fargo, North Dakota, markets. Providing 30% to 90% lower CO₂ emissions (without the purchase of offsets) compared to standard concrete, ECOPact offers the industry’s broadest range of low-carbon concrete solutions for high-performing, sustainable and circular construction.

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Titen HD heavy-duty mechanically galvanized screw anchor, a code-listed way to provide high anchoring strength in both interior and exterior applications.

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Simpson Strong-Tie® ECB elevated column base, which features added standoff height that makes it easy to install waterproofing and lightweight concrete topping when connecting column or post bases in multifamily construction.

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the expansion of its Construction Trades Support program with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley. Formerly held once a year, program events will now take place twice yearly, with an expanded agenda that includes hands-on activities in the plumbing and electrical trades. The second leg of the program will expand on opportunities for participants who are highly motivated to pursue a trades career, and includes a build day with Habitat.

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 20,000 pounds of force).

Partnership to Enhance All Weather’s OneDek^® Insulated Roof Deck System

All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is pleased to announce a partnership with MTL Holdings to offer roof edge securement as part of AWIP’s OneDek^® Insulated Roof Deck System.

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.