ORIGINCATALOG
USA catalog · Building Materials
Simpson Strong-Tie A35SS 1-7/16 in. x 4-1/2 in. Stainless-Steel Framing Angle
Assembled in USA · Simpson Strong-Tie · 8 origin facts documented
Stainless A35 framing angle. Simpson documents US connector plants and that most US-sold connectors qualify for Buy American, and also that some products are sourced overseas and steel mill origin is a separate certification. Stamp is Assembled in USA.
Origin findings
Each row is Yes, No, or Not substantiated. Empty cells stay visible. This is not a patriotism score.
| Finding | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maker’s origin sentence for this model | Yes The vast majority of Simpson Strong-Tie connectors sold in the US qualify for the Buy American Act. | manufacturer_statement |
| Factory / mill named for this model | Yes US factories including Stockton CA, Riverside CA, West Chicago IL, Columbus OH | factory_page |
| Final assembly or processing in the US (FTC prong 1) | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| All significant processing in the US (FTC prong 2) | Not substantiated | — |
| All or virtually all components made and sourced in the US (FTC prong 3) | Not substantiated | — |
| Principal assembly in the US | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| Assembly is substantial (not screwdriver-only) | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| Last substantial transformation in the US | Yes | manufacturer_statement |
| Article marking (nameplate / incised COO) | Not substantiated | — |
| Retailer-stated country of origin | Not substantiated | — |
| Certification listing holder (UL / NSF / IAPMO) | Not substantiated | — |
| Named imported content the maker disclosed | Yes Maker also sources or manufactures some products overseas; steel mill origin must be certified separately for BAA. | manufacturer_statement |
| US company (entity + US location) — not a product-origin stamp | Yes Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc., Pleasanton, California | factory_page |
Last origin review: 2026-09-13. Next due: 2026-10-13 (30-day cycle).
| Date | Outcome | Stamp |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | confirmed | assembled_in_usa |
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