Simpson Strong-Tie opened a new manufacturing facility in Gallatin, TN.

The 500,250 sq ft facility will test and manufacture a range of anchors, fasteners and Quik Drive fastening tools. The $125 million facility opened with 227 employees, including machine operators, maintenance technicians, heat treat techs, and process and product engineers, and is expected to create an additional 20 jobs in 2026.

“Simpson Strong-Tie is excited to open our state-of-the-art facility in Gallatin, enhancing our ability to serve our customer base and strengthening our distribution network while delivering even greater value and product innovation,” said Mike Olosky, CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie.

“This manufacturing and training facility is unlike any other in the construction industry, featuring end-to-end fastening production under one roof with the latest equipment and technology. We’re proud to expand our presence in Tennessee, a state with a growing, vibrant population, a skilled workforce and a supportive business environment.”

Founded in Barclay Simpson’s garage in 1956, Pleasanton, CA-based Simpson Strong-Tie manufactures structural connectors, anchors and products for construction and retrofitting.