Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $30,000 for Texas Flood Relief
Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $30,000 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund following the destructive floods in Texas on July 4, 2025. Kerr County was one of the hardest-hit areas around the Guadalupe River, where the unprecedented flash flooding has tragically claimed at least 120 lives with scores of others injured or missing.
Operated by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country,
a 501(c)(3) public charity, the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund is supporting relief efforts and long-term rebuilding in impacted communities including Boerne, Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville,
Center Point and Comfort. The organization will be distributing grants to nonprofit organizations, first responder agencies and
local governments actively involved in response, relief and recovery.
“We are devastated for the people of Texas, and our thoughts are with all the
families who’ve lost loved ones,” said Simpson Strong-Tie President and CEO Mike Olosky. “As the region continues search-and-rescue efforts, begins to recover and looks ahead to rebuilding, we’re grateful to the local organizations supporting affected communities.”
Along with the initial donation, Simpson Strong-Tie is matching employee donations up to $5,000 per year.
This contribution reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to aid in disaster relief and recovery efforts around the world. To learn more about Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, visit www.communityfoundation.net.
AXCS Equipment Appoints Group Product Manager
new Group Product Manager.
AXCS Equipment (Hy-Brid Lifts), a leader in aerial lift equipment, announces Paul Michaels as the company’s new group product manager. One of Michaels’ primary responsibilities will be to work on the development and deployment of the company’s new and expanding product portfolio. He will be responsible for overall customer experience and product strategy by translating market needs and determining how both legacy and AXCS Equipment products ideally exceed market expectations in each segment to fulfill
customer requirements.
“AXCS Equipment has an amazing growth outlook, with plans to add a significant number of
new aerial products in the coming years,” Michaels said. “Safety and quality are two of our
core principles and that will be a primary focus as we roll out these new products. We want to
ensure that not only can customers safely use our products, but that they’re also benefiting from equipment that provides world-class quality.”
As group product manager, Michaels will deploy the AXCS Equipment product portfolio strategy, which entails the existing portfolio and new product categories including larger-capacity scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, articulated booms, telehandlers and other products.
Michaels brings 25-plus years of product management experience to his new role. In each of his previous roles, he developed product strategies and solutions to make equipment more innovative, safer and more efficient.
“Paul’s established record of enhancing brands will be a great asset to the AXCS Equipment team and will directly benefit our customers,” said Eric Liner, CEO of AXCS Equipment. “His strategic approach to product management will be valuable in growing our new brand identity and our expanding product offering. There are big happenings on the horizon for AXCS Equipment and Paul’s role will be largely connected to helping shape our future.”
