Simpson Strong‑Tie: product range and EPD coverage
A heavyweight in connectors and anchors, Simpson Strong‑Tie shows up on nearly every jobsite. Their product depth is undeniable. Their EPD footprint, especially in the U.S., is still catching up, which matters when specs prefer product‑specific declarations under LEED v5 and owner policies. Here’s where their portfolio shines, where EPDs exist today, and where gaps could cost them specs they never see.
What they sell
Simpson Strong‑Tie is best known for structural connectors and fasteners for wood and cold‑formed steel, plus concrete anchoring systems and lateral systems. Think joist hangers, straps and ties, structural screws, nails, adhesives and mechanical anchors, Strong‑Wall shearwalls, FRP strengthening, and mass‑timber connectors. The parent company posted about $2.2B in 2024 net sales, underscoring the scale behind this catalog (Simpson Manufacturing, 2025).
Breadth of catalog in plain terms
They serve many application areas across residential, light commercial, industrial, and infrastructure. Product families are in the dozens, with individual SKUs easily in the hundreds. That breadth wins distribution and mindshare, yet it also means prioritization is essential when rolling out enviromental disclosures.
EPD status today
On the U.S. site, Simpson’s own LEED and green‑building FAQ currently states that none of their products have EPDs or HPDs as of December 2025. In Northern Europe, company pages highlight EPDs for connectors, screws, and nails published via IBU under EN 15804, indicating regional progress. The signal is mixed by market, but the direction is clear.
Why gaps matter commercially
When projects must account for embodied carbon, products without product‑specific, third‑party EPDs often carry conservative default factors. That can make swaps more likely and price pressure tougher. Under LEED v5, teams gain more optionality and points when product‑specific EPDs are available, so competitors with a declaration in hand can be favored even when performance is comparable.
Likely high‑runners that need coverage first
Two obvious U.S. heroes are Titen HD screw anchors and the 3G adhesive family for rebar and threaded‑rod anchoring. Both are common in healthcare, higher‑ed, office TI, and industrial work. Several direct alternatives already carry current third‑party EPDs. Examples include:
- Hilti screw anchors and rods with verified EPDs valid into 2029 and 2030, such as HST2 and HIT‑Z portfolios on EPD Hub (EPD Hub, 2024–2025) (EPD Hub, 2025, EPD Hub, 2025).
- Hilti firestop and sealant lines also published with expiries to 2030, like FS One Max listed on EPD Hub (EPD Hub, 2025) (EPD Hub, 2025).
- In connectors, MiTek communicates EPD‑verified metal‑web joists and connector plates for the UK and EU markets, signaling momentum in the very category where Simpson dominates locally (MiTek UK, 2022).
If a spec calls for anchors or connectors with EPDs and the submittal packet lacks one, bidders can be nudged to switch to a listed alternative to avoid penalty factors. That is real risk to share of spec.
Competitors they meet most often
By product line, the usual suspects show up:
- Anchoring and adhesives: Hilti, fischer, ITW/Red Head, and Würth. Several publish EPDs for anchors and chemical mortars through IBU or EPD Hub with validity windows extending to 2028–2030, which simplifies submittals on carbon‑managed projects (EPD Hub, 2025).
- Wood and CFS connectors: MiTek is the frequent head‑to‑head. In mass timber, Rothoblaas and Peikko appear on engineered packages.
What great EPD coverage could look like
A pragmatic roadmap for a portfolio this broad starts with the units that move most volume and show up on carbon‑aware jobs:
- Phase 1. Declare hero lines per category. Anchors: Titen HD and Strong‑Bolt wedge anchors. Adhesives: SET‑3G, ET‑3G, AT‑3G. Connectors: top joist hanger families and straps used in deck, multi‑family, and light commercial. Publish product‑specific EPDs under a widely recognized operator. Target five‑year validity and plan early for the next PCR version.
- Phase 2. Expand to adjacent SKUs using a portfolio approach once site‑level data flows smoothly. Prioritize SKUs that get specified by name in public bid documents.
- Phase 3. Leverage modular data to refresh on schedule and add mass‑timber connectors where European demand is already visible.
A partner who handles data wrangling across plants, utilities, and bills of materials keeps your engineers focused on design while the EPDs get done quickly and cleanly.
Where to read their sustainability stance
The corporate ESG hub hosts Simpson Manufacturing’s latest CSR report and metrics. Analysts and specifiers can pull risk, energy, water, and waste context there while EPD coverage evolves (Corporate Social Responsibility, 2025).
What to watch next
Expect pressure to converge U.S. and European disclosure. If Simpson prioritizes anchors, adhesives, and top hanger families with credible EPDs, they can neutralize a current spec handicap fast. That shift would protect preferred‑vendor status on LEED v5 projects and keep distributors from defaulting to EPD‑ready alternatives when timelines get tight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Simpson Strong‑Tie from a revenue perspective and does that relate to EPD urgency?
The parent reported roughly $2.2B in 2024 net sales, which signals both scale and exposure to carbon‑managed specs where EPDs de‑risk submittals (Simpson Manufacturing, 2025).
Are there verified competitor EPDs for anchors and adhesives today?
Yes. Hilti has multiple current EPDs across anchors, rods, and sealants with expiries into 2029–2030 on EPD Hub, such as HST2, HIT‑Z, and FS One Max (EPD Hub, 2024–2025).
Does Simpson publish any sustainability information while EPDs are limited in the U.S.?
Yes. Their ESG site centralizes corporate metrics and policies, useful context while product‑specific EPDs roll out (Corporate Social Responsibility, 2025).
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
