Gaurav Gupta, Managing Director, BDN Fasteners India Pvt Ltd sheds light on BDN’s product portfolio and the company’s foray into the international markets.

Could you brief us about BDN Fasteners and Roofing screws and also shed light on their features and benefits?
BDN Roofing and Cladding Screws include Standard, Self-Drilling, Self-Tapping, Type-17 Timber Screws, DEKS Blue Line Weatherseal Washer, Hex Washer Flange Head. Their functions are as follows:

Patented Thunder-Shot drill point

-Provides fast and steady drill performance

BN3 Silver Coating

– Will able to Withstand 1000hrs of salt spray test and 7 Kesternich cycles.

DEKS Blue Line Washer

– Australian DeksealTrueblue Washers are UV and Ozone resistant, non-conductive to prevent corrosion problems.

BDN registered Head Mark

-Identifies the registered “B” head marking on the hex recess to avoid buying knockoffs.

BDN Fasteners are 100 per cent factory made in Taiwan and manufactured under AS3566 standards.BDN Fasteners caters to a full range of self-drilling and self-tapping screws for steel to steel and steel to timber applications in various coating options to suit all kinds of environment.

What is BDN’s manufacturing infrastructure and capacity?
BDN’s manufacturing infrastructure comprises an efficient 4000 square-meter manufacturing area. Additionally 5,500 square meter facility for packaging and warehouse facility. The capacity of manufacturing is approx. 500 metric tons per month.

What are the different types of BDN Fasteners?
BDN METAL – Tite Fasteners
It is used for fixing sheet metal for carports, garages, fences, sheds, homes, and more is now easier thanks to self-drilling metal screws. Builders and carpenters can save money and time thanks to the self-drilling sheet metal screws’ unique ability to pierce through metal, eliminating the need for pre-drilling.

Valley Fixing Fasteners
Valley Fixing Fasteners are made from hardened C-1022 and it is for better durability and strength. Our valley fixing self-drilling metal screws are ideal for fixing wall curtains steel purlins. Adhering to true AS standards, these screws come with a large washer flanged-head and DEKS EPDM cut washers.

Valley Fixing Fasteners (Heavy duty)
Each fastener comes with our patented Thunder-shot drill point for steady and fast performance. Our heavy duty drill points drill upwards through 12.5mm thick substrates while effectively clearing out swarf. Valley fixing fasteners boast BN3 Silver Coating, which consists of multiple layers of specially-formulated chemicals that can easily withstand the elements.

Crest Fixing Fasteners
BDN Crest Fixing Fasteners are designed to be used for fixing roofing sheets at the crest onto steel purlins.  Special features such as anti-stripping Harpoon threads, swarf clearing Scratshank, and Thunder-shot drilling point makes our crest-fixing screws a must have for builders.

Stitching Fasteners
Fix your self-drilling stitching screws onto a panel to panel side lap or end lap of light gauge, lightweight steel. The screws come with reduced thunder-shot drilling point to reduce thread stripping and our proprietary harpoon threads help retain pull-out strength.

Concealed Fixing Fasteners
The concealed fixing fastener’s wafer head is specifically designed to maintain a low profile upon fixing, creating an aesthetically pleasing flat surface without any protrusions which might create interference. Additionally, these types of fasteners come in PH2+ Philips drive and can penetrate steel thickness of up to 4.0mm.

Where are BDN products used in India and overseas?
They are used mainly in coastal areas or areas with a high corrosive environment by leading PEB and roofing companies in India. BDN’s overseas presence is in countries like Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand. The company is spreading its operations and gaining momentum.

How is your company catering to the construction of PEBs?
We provide expertise and on-site education to our clients on the correct choice of screw and other functions. Our company also updates information on fasteners design, current building regulations for PEB construction from companies and BDN Fasteners believes in adapting with changing times and dynamics.

What is BDN’s distributorship/dealer network region-wise?
BDN has a pan-India distributor presence and those dealers manage the local dealer network.