PLEASANTON, Calif.,
July 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc., the parent company of
Simpson Strong-Tie, (NYSE: SSD), the leader in engineered
structural connectors and building solutions, has been named a
finalist for the 2018 NXT Awards by the National Association of
Corporate Directors (NACD). The company qualified under the Mid-Cap
category.
NACD NXT is a multi-year initiative to highlight breakthrough
corporate boardroom practices that promote greater diversity and
inclusion to foster long-term value creation and help develop the
next generation of boardroom leadership. The annual awards showcase
boards that have embraced diverse perspectives to support
sustainable long-term shareholder value.
"We're proud to have our board of directors recognized for the
NXT Award," said Simpson Manufacturing CEO, Karen Colonias. "The members welcome and support
diversity in all aspects of our business to strengthen and support
our continued growth."
Company boards recognized by the NXT Awards include public and
private organizations and institutions spanning many sizes and
industry sectors. The winners will be announced during the NACD NXT
Recognition Gala on September 29 at
the NACD Global Board Leaders' Summit in Washington, DC.
About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
For more than 60
years, Simpson Strong-Tie has dedicated itself to creating
structural products that help people build safer, stronger homes
and buildings. Considered an industry leader in structural systems
research, testing and innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie works closely
with construction professionals to provide code-listed,
field-tested products and value-engineered solutions. Our
engineered structural products and systems are recognized for
helping structures resist high winds, hurricanes and seismic
forces. They include structural connectors, fasteners, fastening
systems, lateral-force-resisting systems, anchors and product
solutions for repairing, protecting and strengthening concrete.
From product development and testing to training and engineering
and field support, Simpson Strong-Tie is committed to helping
customers succeed. For more information, visit strongtie.com and
follow us on facebook.com/strongtie, twitter.com/strongtie, YouTube
and LinkedIn.
About NACD
NACD aspires to a world where corporate
directors are recognized by all stakeholders as trusted stewards of
long-term value creation. NACD elevates board performance by
providing board members with practical insights through world-class
education, leading-edge research and an ever-growing network of
directors. NACD empowers more than 19,000 directors to lead with
confidence in the boardroom. As the recognized authority on leading
boardroom practices, NACD helps boards strengthen investor trust
and public confidence by ensuring that today's directors are
well-prepared for tomorrow's challenges. World-class boards join
NACD to elevate performance, gain foresight and instill confidence.
Fostering collaboration among directors, investors and governance
stakeholders, NACD has been setting the standard for responsible
board leadership for 40 years. View a video about the history of
NACD here.
For More Information:
Shelby Lentz
slentz@strongtie.com
925-560-9068
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