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Sphere 1 named Simpson Strong-Tie as its 2011 Preferred Supplier Partner over 84 other preferred companies.

The award from the cooperative of independent tool and fastener distributors goes the organization ranking highest overall in six criteria, including sales volume increase over 2010, growth percentage, number of members purchasing from the supplier, completion of Gateway for Growth programs and Sphere 1 University course completions during 2011.

“Simpson Strong-Tie came on as a preferred supplier in the anchor and connector categories in 2008, at the cusp of the worst market meltdown since the Great Depression,” Sphere 1 CEO Carol Shackelford said. “The company never gave up on our members and stayed steadfast in establishing strong partner bonds and growing our mutual business as conditions improved.’  Web: sphere1.coop

“Sphere 1’s recognition of Simpson Strong-Tie as Preferred Supplier Partner of the Year is a great honor for our company and for all of our employees,” Simpson Strong-Tie president Terry Kingsfather responded.

The Simpson family had been in the San Francisco Bay Area construction business in 1914,. In 1956 a neighbor of Barclay Simpson inquired about structural connectors for a flat roof, which led to development of Simpson Strong-Tie.

Simpson’s 2011 sales totaled $603.4 million.

Simpson creates structural products for homes and buildings –  helping structures resist high winds, hurricanes and seismic forces. Products include connectors, fasteners, fastening systems, lateral-force resisting systems, anchors and products for concrete repair, strengthening and protection.  Simpson is headquarted at 5956 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasonton, CA 94588. Tel: 925 560-9000 Web: strongtie.com ©2012 GlobalFastenerNews.com

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