Retailer Eschews Current Scaled Down Paradigm

Patterson says with the annual addition of nearly 1 million people, Bay Area housing needs are outpacing capacity.

SAN FRANCISCO—In an environment that is experiencing changing demographics, a shrinking workforce and reduced spending, the conventional wisdom is that brick-and-mortar retail building supply companies should be shying away from the big-box format, opting instead for smaller formats with leaner inventories. Central Valley, a Bay Area-based building supply company, is taking a more aggressive stance by partnering with Simpson Strong-Tie, an engineered structural connectors company. The agreement between Central Valley and Simpson Strong-Tie vastly expands Central Valley’s offering of Simpson products, giving builders more choices in commercial and residential products.

“It’s exciting to see the level of commitment to inventory and product training that Central Valley has invested in to provide their customers and employees with the best experience possible,” said Simpson Strong-Tie sales manager Mike Wright.