Simpson Strong-Tie welcomed local customers, partners, affiliates and vendors at an Oct. 1 grand opening of its new facility, 22023 68th Ave. S., Kent.
Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, Economic Development Specialist Josh Hall and City Councilmember Dana Ralph, Simpson Strong-Tie employees, customers and distributors celebrated with a ribbon cutting, open showroom and facility tours.
Simpson Strong-Tie opened its first facility in the Kent area in May 1999. Now, more than 13 years later, it has moved to a larger facility, doubling its manufacturing area, warehouse space and training center to 50,000 square feet.
“We are privileged to have so many customers, distributor partners and association members join us for our grand opening celebration,” said Bruce Lewis, company vice president and branch manager. “We are committed to building our business throughout the Pacific Northwest, and expect to see the number of employees here grow steadily along with sales.”
The new facility supports a new showroom, featuring its connector, anchor systems, specialty fastener, integrated component systems (truss) product applications, and new concrete RPS (repair, protect and strengthen) product line. The building also houses training and workshops on Simpson Strong-Tie products and industry best practices.
Approximately 500 people a year will attend training at the center.
As the company continues to build its business in the area, it expects sales and the number of employees in the Pacific Northwest to steadily grow.
Simpson Strong-Tie in Kent employs 10 full-time manufacturing jobs. The facility, which is strong on customizing its product line, will serve as a satellite to its main hub in Stockton, Calif.
Considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world.
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