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SPAX Engineered Fasteners, a brand of Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc., has received an official Evaluation Report from the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) for its structural fasteners in mass timber applications. The ESR-5358 report includes SPAX structural fasteners, including fully and partially threaded fasteners, in a variety of sizes and screw-head types. They are code listed and compliant with the standards set by the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC).
The ICC-ES Evaluation Report offers independent verification for builders, engineers and code officials, confirming that SPAX structural fasteners comply with rigorous performance and safety standards. Through extensive testing and manufacturing quality assessments, the ICC-ES ensures that SPAX fastening solutions meet or exceed industry standards for strength, durability, and reliability in structural applications.
“The SPAX team is proud to expand its selection of code-compliant structural fasteners through our latest ICC-Evaluation Report,” said Matthew Smith, Director of Product Management, ALTENLOH, BRINCK & CO. “The ICC-ES report solidifies our commitment to providing code-compliant, high-performance fastening solutions that streamline installation, while ensuring long-term structural integrity and meeting the highest industry standards.”
Learn more at www.altenloh.us, www.spax.us or visit the ICC-ES website at icc-es.org/evaluation-report-program. Made in the U.S. and Germany, the structural fasteners will be highlighted in the fast-growing mass timber market. SPAX will showcase these products and more at the International Mass Timber Conference in Portland, OR., Booth #455, March 25-27.
About SPAX & TRUFAST
SPAX and TRUFAST products are proudly made in the USA and Germany with the technical knowledge and experience of Altenloh, Brinck & Co. (ABC), which dates back over two centuries. Precision engineering, meticulous fabrication, and rigorous testing positions ABC as a market leader in domestic and international fastener manufacturing. ABC’s SPAX and TRUFAST brands feature trusted engineered product lines that are uniquely focused. For structural wood connections, SPAX has amplified the craft of professionals in European mass timber projects for years and is starting to service the North American market with a wide selection of diameters, lengths, and thread and head styles. Similarly, TRUFAST offers many innovative products for today’s complex roof and wall building envelopes. A partner-centric approach makes ABC’s SPAX and TRUFAST brands able to deliver the best for customers who demand the most.
