Simpson Strong Tie

BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY

Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to helping customers succeed by providing exceptional products, full-service engineering and field support, product testing and training. Simpson Strong-Tie works closely with industry professionals to provide code-listed, field-tested products, and value-engineered solutions. Its product lines include Structural Connectors, Fasteners, Wood and Steel Strong-Wall® prefabricated shearwalls, Anchor Tiedown Systems for multi-story buildings, Quik Drive® auto-feed screw driving systems, and Anchor Systems for concrete and masonry. Simpson Strong-Tie products are known for their consistent quality and availability as well as for helping structures resist high winds, hurricanes and seismic forces. (Simpson Strong-Tie)

PROBLEM/S ENCOUNTERED AND MANSCI SOLUTION USED OR APPLIED

A nation’s economic status can be measured on how developed its building structures. Constructing a building requires a lot of preparation in order for the building withstand weather changes and other things that can affect the structure.

Earthquake occurence is one of the most unpredictable event. Seismology can only tell where an earthquake will most likely occur. The earthquake’s origin and magnitude can only be determined after an earthquake happens.

Simpson Strong-Tie devised building materials to help buildings withstand earthquake with the help of computer and actual simulation testings.

The company also collaborates with the academe and industry to improve their quality of designs and their research.

BENEFITS TO THE ORAGANIZATION

The company was able to generate more than $550 million in sales worldwide (2010), more than 1,800 employees, and nine U.S. and 10 international manufacturing locations. As a publicly traded company, Simpson Manufacturing Co. has had exceptional performance records since the company's 1994 IPO. As a result, it has consistently commanded the respect of...