Simpson Strong-Tie

01. Company

Simpson Strong-Tie is a global supplier of engineered structural building products, including connectors, fasteners, and lateral-force resistance systems ^[4]. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, the company employs between 2,800 and 10,000 people and operates over 50 factories and offices worldwide ^[5]. Founded in 1956, it emphasizes research, engineering, and rigorous testing to support residential and commercial construction projects ^[6]. The firm maintains a strong market presence as a wholesale building materials provider and continues to expand its manufacturing footprint, including a new plant in Tennessee ^[7].

02. Product

The company manufactures structural solutions for wood, steel, and concrete construction, offering code-listed connectors, anchors, and fastening systems ^[8]. Its product lines include the Outdoor Accents decorative hardware collection and specialized post-frame construction brackets ^[9]. Simpson Strong-Tie also provides software and web applications, such as a Drawing Finder for Bluebeam, to assist engineers and builders in identifying alternative products ^[10]. The firm supports its physical offerings with extensive field training and engineering services to ensure proper implementation on construction sites.

03.Security & Risk

Public documentation regarding the vendor's information security posture is limited. The company suffered a cyberattack in October 2023 that compromised the data of 5,570 victims and disrupted business operations. The incident led to a class action lawsuit, which was resolved through a settlement agreement offering cash and credit monitoring to affected individuals. No public trust center, SOC 2 reports, or ISO certifications were identified in the provided sources, leaving the current security controls and remediation measures largely undocumented.

Deterministic outside-in checks run directly against the vendor's domain - not inferred from press or marketing pages.

Last observed: Aug 12, 2026, 09:40 PM

• TLS certificate

  Certificate expires in 41 days

  lowPass

• Security headers

  3/6 security headers present

  mediumFail

• Email authentication (SPF / DMARC)

  highFail

• DNS presence

05. Events

• [legal] Data Breach Class Action Settlement

  The company agreed to a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from the 2023 breach, offering cash and credit monitoring to victims.

  Dec 19, 2025, 12:00 AM · Source

• [breach] October 2023 Data Breach

  A cyberattack compromised the data of 5,570 individuals and caused operational disruptions.

  Oct 10, 2023, 12:00 AM · Source

06. Competitors

Vendors offering a similar product or service - for side-by-side comparison, not a ranking.

• Hilti

  Construction technology and tools

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• Mitek

  Structural connectors and building products

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• SFS Group

  Fastening and anchoring systems

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07. Recent News

Recent corporate news highlights product expansions and manufacturing growth. The company opened a new manufacturing facility in Gallatin, Tennessee, in January 2026. It also introduced new post-frame connector brackets and expanded its Outdoor Accents hardware collection in mid-2026. Additionally, Simpson Strong-Tie continues to exhibit at major industry events like NASCC and Design & Construction Week to showcase its structural steel and concrete solutions. The October 2023 data breach remains the most significant negative news item, culminating in a 2025 settlement.

08. Citations

1. [1] The vendor experienced a confirmed data breach in October 2023 affecting 5,570 individuals, which resulted in a class action lawsuit and a subsequent settlement agreement in late 2025. Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Incorporated | The ClassAction.org Legal News Wire
2. [2] Public security disclosures, such as a trust center or compliance certifications, are absent from the provided sources, indicating weak transparency relative to its operational scale. US Construction Manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie Hit by Cyberattack | ASSEMBLY
3. [3] The incident falls within the 12-36 month window with limited public evidence of comprehensive technical remediation, warranting an Elevated Risk classification. Simpson Strong-Tie Co. Inc. Data Breach Class Action ...
4. [4] Simpson Strong-Tie is a global supplier of engineered structural building products, including connectors, fasteners, and lateral-force resistance systems. About | Simpson Strong-Tie
5. [5] Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, the company employs between 2,800 and 10,000 people and operates over 50 factories and offices worldwide. Simpson Strong-Tie
6. [6] Founded in 1956, it emphasizes research, engineering, and rigorous testing to support residential and commercial construction projects. About Simpson Strong-Tie

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