Anchors, Connectors, and Fasteners: Veneer Anchors for New Construction
December 2016

Veneer anchors anchor the masonry veneer to the backup and resisting out-of-plane loads applied in either direction to the veneer.

Dissipative Anchor from Cintec
March 2016

CINTEC International has developed a new type of dissipative wall anchor.

Choosing the right anchor for the job
June 2015

A look at what anchors work, some we may not have considered, what’s new, and what should no longer be used.

Reinforcing anchor for seismic repair, retrofitting
January 2015

Cintec North America has released Seistec, a CINTEC Reinforcing Anchor System used for seismic repair or for retrofitting seismic upgrading of structures made of masonry materials.

Cintec protects people, property against earthquakes
August 2014

Cintec North America, a structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation company, offers solutions to protect people and property against earthquakes.

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Simpson Strong-Tie form strategic alliance
November 2012

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation and Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. signed an agreement to form a strategic alliance.

Salt Lake City’s City Creek Center
October 2012

While the economic conditions of these last five years have crippled most cities, the timing of City Creek Center has been like manna to the people of Salt Lake City.

Wedge anchors for cracked, uncracked concrete
June 2012

Manasquan Premium Fasteners has expanded its product line with the addition of Strong-Bolt 2 type 316 stainless steel wedge anchors by Simpson Strong-Tie.

Adjustable anchor systems
October 2011

Mike Ripley, national sales manager for Wire-Bond, discusses two of the company’s product offerings.

Installing Seismic Anchors by the Code
November 2010

Millions of people live in high seismic zones in the United States. We take a look at how to install seismic anchors by the code.

Product Watch: Winged Wire Tie Brick Veneer Anchor
October 2010

The WWTA anchor for residential and commercial brick veneer construction is new from Heckmann Building Products.

Connectors, Anchors and Fasteners
June 2009

Seismic building code requirements have been a part of masonry construction for many years.

Profiling Isn't Always a Nasty Word
November 2004

Profiling Isn't Always a Nasty Word