BTD Manufacturing
Theodore Bjorklund has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management from South Dakota Mines. Theodore has held various managerial and engineering positions at companies such as BTD Manufacturing, Abbiamo Pasta Company, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Emerson Process Management, and Gerdau Special Steel North America. At BTD Manufacturing, Theodore currently holds the position of Manufacturing Manager and has previous experience as a Continuous Improvement Manager and Manufacturing Engineer. At Abbiamo Pasta Company and Anheuser-Busch InBev, Theodore served as a Maintenance Manager. At Emerson Process Management, Theodore worked as a Process Engineer, and at Gerdau Special Steel North America, Theodore was a Management Associate.
BTD Manufacturing
Our Mission – The reason we are in business – Our ‘why’: We are a customer focused, growth oriented manufacturing partner providing high quality, innovative, customer specific solutions to world class brands. We succeed by investing in our people, processes and technology while enhancing our profitability. Our Vision – The way we achieve our mission: Be our customers’ first choice by doing “it” right and fast, while making “it” easier and better. Our Values Integrity We conduct business responsibly and honestly. Safety We provide safe workplaces and require safe work practices. People We build respectful relationships and create an environment where talented people thrive. Performance We strive for excellence, act on opportunity and deliver on commitments. Community We improve the communities where we work and live. An Otter Tail Company In 1995, BTD became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation. This provided our company with the opportunity and resources to grow our business and better serve the needs of our customers. In addition, it helped expand our management expertise, strategic planning and allowed us to hire and train the best people in the business to make products for our customers. We are proud to say we are an Otter Tail company! Affiliations & Certifications BTD is proud to be affiliated with the following organizations: •National Association of Manufacturers •Precision Metalforming Association •Manufacturers Alliance •Minnesota Safety Council •AWMI (Association of Women in Metal Industries) •Society of Manufacturing Engineers Certifications •ISO 9001:2008 ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2008 •Canadian CSA Standard W47.1 •American Weld Standard (AWS)