Building a stronger future starts with looking beyond today’s challenges. Marlou Rodriguez’s commitment to innovation, leadership and continuous improvement reflects Simpson Strong-Tie’s dedication to company Principle 1, Relentless Customer Focus; Principle 2, Long-Range View; Principle 4, Be the Leader; and Principle 6, Enable Growth. By empowering his team and ensuring that Simpson products continue earning the trust of engineers, Marlou is helping build a safer, stronger future for the industry.
FRP fiber-reinforced polymer provides a number of advantages over traditional concrete-strengthening materials and methods. Strengthening concrete structures by means of this composite has benefits for contractors and property owners alike. While FRP is not feasible for all applications, there are demonstrable FRP advantages for many structural rehabilitation projects.