Blessed be the ties that bind a building together. Simpson Strong-Tie (SST) manufactures steel connectors for wood, concrete, and masonry that support buildings. The company's reinforcement products include anchors, angles, bases, caps, connectors, fasteners, and hangers; it also offers prefabricated shearwalls, powder-actuated tools, and adhesives. The Home Depot is its largest customer. SST is the operating subsidiary of Simpson Manufacturing. It serves customers in the commercial and residential construction, furniture, and do-it-yourself (DIY) markets. The company has manufacturing and warehouse operations in North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region; it markets its products through distributors.