BuildSteel is spotlighting Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA) members who are defining excellence in the cold-formed steel (CFS) framing industry. Here are the latest updates capturing their commitment to innovation, community impact and workplace excellence.
Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $100K for LA Wildfire Relief
In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Simpson Strong-Tie, a leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions and an SFIA member, is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief efforts in affected areas.
Since the week of Jan. 6, the Los Angeles area has experienced six major wildfires, resulting in at least 29 deaths, thousands of structures destroyed and countless residents evacuated and unable to return to their homes. The American Red Cross has deployed workers and volunteers to help provide food, shelter, emotional support and other services to those who have been displaced or otherwise impacted.
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“The utter destruction we’re witnessing across swaths of Los Angeles is heartbreaking and terrifying, our thoughts go out to everyone affected and to the city at large,” says Simpson Strong-Tie president and CEO Mike Olosky. “We’re grateful to the Red Cross and all the organizations that are on the ground supporting those impacted by this tragedy.”
This contribution reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to aid in disaster relief and recovery efforts around the world. To donate, visit the Simpson Strong-Tie dedicated Red Cross site.
Read the full article from Simpson Strong-Tie.
U.S. Steel Recognized for Support of Veterans
United States Steel Corporation, a leading steel producer and an SFIA member, has been named a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company by the Minnesota National Guard, a designation that illustrates the company’s continued commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for veterans.
Established to sustain a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and other resources, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon helps meet the needs of Minnesota’s military veterans, service members, and families from all military branches. Becoming an official Beyond the Yellow Ribbon certified business sends a message to current and prospective employees, and the community, that U. S. Steel has the support structure to enable successful transitions into the workplace for service members and those employees affected by military service. In 2023, 12 percent of new hires at U. S. Steel were veterans.
U.S. Steel was named a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company by the Minnesota National Guard.
“Becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company illustrates our continued commitment to our military veterans and their families,” said Travis Kolari, head of operations, Minnesota Ore Operations Processing for U. S. Steel. “We want all our employees, current and prospective, to know that we are striving every day to provide the best possible workplace, one that prioritizes inclusion and teamwork for every single team member.”
Read the full article from U.S. Steel.
Steel Dynamics Named One of World’s Most Admired Companies
Steel Dynamics Inc., one of the largest steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States and an SFIA member, recently announced that Fortune has named it one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2025.
Steel Dynamics was named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune.
Fortune’s annual list is a ranking of the world’s most respected and reputable companies, determined by a survey that evaluates corporate reputation based on nine key attributes, including:
- Innovation
- People management
- Use of corporate assets
- Social responsibility
- Quality of management
- Financial soundness
- Long-term investment value
- Quality of products and or services
- Global competitiveness
“This is the eighth consecutive year that we have been recognized, and that is testimony to the extraordinary passion and spirit of excellence exhibited by our teams,” says Mark Millett, chairman and CEO of Steel Dynamics. “It is their drive, innovation and dedication to each other, our customers and communities that propels Steel Dynamics to the highest standard of operational and financial performance.”
Read the full article by Steel Dynamics.
Additional Resources
- Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Online Platform for Builders to Learn, Connect and Collaborate
- U.S. Steel Featured on ‘Inside the Blueprint’
- Steel Dynamics Receives Sustainability Leadership Award