All BDS personnel take pride in taking care and servicing our customers. BDS will do whatever it takes to keep our customers satisfied.
In January 2013, Dave and Vicky Schmitting purchased Westby Production Components, which was in business for 25 years. They changed the name to BDS Fastener & Supply, LLC. While changing the name, the company has not changed its philosophy. BDS still continues to focus on providing superior customer service. Provided services include Vendor Managed Inventory Programs (VMI) for our Class C Commodities, kitting, bagging/custom packaging, and specialty and standard fastener products. We are a family-owned, full line fastener distributor located in Random Lake, WI.
BDS has a strong presence with customers in the Midwest and more customers all over the United States. The changes in the economy have helped us work with many companies. We now have customers located in Mexico, Canada, Italy, Belgium and Switzerland.
We are committed to being more than just a distributor. All BDS personnel take pride in taking care and servicing our customers. BDS will do whatever it takes to keep our customers satisfied. We have analyzed our business practices and are proud to be ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Dave has been in the fastener industry for 39 years. He worked 24 years with a leading Fastener Distributor and during that period of time he held various positions from order puller to operations manager. Dave gained valuable experience and knowledge during this time. Afterward, he went to work for a Cold Header manufacturer of fasteners as a Sales Manager for eight years. He then decided he wanted to get back into fastener distribution, so he worked for Westby Production Components for 4 ½ years until he purchased the company. Dave believes that customer service is what builds a great working relationship.
After college, Brian worked at a staffing agency doing recruiting and sales for 3 years. He started in the fastener industry in 2010 working in the warehouse and is currently doing inside and outside sales. Brian enjoys spending time with his wife Kayla and their two children, Kai and Aubree.
Patrick has worked in many industries from owning a bar, embroidery to HVAC warranty and repair. He started at BDS in 2010 as the delivery driver. Since then, he has gained a wide range of experience at BDS from picking orders, packing, kitting, and vendor managed inventory. Patrick was promoted to an account manager role where he makes sure all customers’ needs are met.
Ron has been in fastener distribution for 24 years. He worked in several departments – warehouse, quality control, sales and also held positions from packer, material handling, supervision, sales administrator, and branch manager. He designed process flow/layout for our warehouse to increase efficiency and accuracy. Ron has adapted customer requirements/programs to our capabilities to create efficient product procurement/replenishment. He also has experience working with engineers/customers/manufacturers in new part design and current part improvement to meet functional/economic requirements.
Gary served in the United States Marine Corps, and since then has been in quality for the last 18 years. His experience in the quality industry covers everything from aviation to medical. Gary has enjoyed the camaraderie of BDS Fasteners for the last 9 years. He enjoys spending time with his family at the campsite.
Amy has spent many years in different areas of the service/beer industry. She has been at BDS for 7 years where she started as a sourcing agent and moved into an Account Manager role. She enjoys spending time with her kids and partner, camping, gardening and being outside.
