About Watson Labs
A certified testing laboratory and a division of BDI — engineering-grade load testing backed by more than 80 years of precision manufacturing.
Engineering and Manufacturing Quality Parts, On Time and On Budget
Since our beginning in St. Louis, Missouri in 1946, this simple promise has guided everything we do. From our start fabricating tubular steel components for baby carriages to today's precision-engineered ground screws, we've built our reputation on exacting quality and reliability.
We are an engineer-based team with deep knowledge of the materials we work with and a keen understanding of the diverse soil conditions and load capacities our ground screws must accommodate. Every job is different. A successful installation hinges on determining that the ground screws forming the foundation solution can address the building's structural factors in the site's soil conditions. Many of our customers and their installers struggled with making these critical determinations — which was the impetus for creating Watson Labs, a division of BDI.
Our ISO 9001:2015 certification is indicative of our commitment to quality. The loyalty of our many customers is testimony to our commitment to delivering outstanding performance and service.
A Manufacturing and Testing Hub in Saint Louis
Our manufacturing and testing facility in Saint Louis serves as the hub for all ground screw production and laboratory testing. With 80+ years of tube fabrication expertise, we deliver consistent quality for every order — and test results that ensure your BDI ground screws can meet the structural load and soil conditions your job requires.
- Full-scale manufacturing facility
- ISO 9001:2015 certified facility
- Full in-house materials and geotechnical testing lab
We are BDI. Engineering and fabricating high-volume tubular parts, welded assemblies and ground screws since 1946.
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