How Wildman Became A Trusted Supply Partner for Calico

At Calico, a custom injection molding and assembly company primarily serving the automotive industry, maintaining a steady supply of essential items like toilet paper, paper towels, and packaging tape was a constant concern. That is, until they partnered with Wildman.

“We were running out of stuff,” said Calico’s Financial Controller and Purchasing Manager, who has been with the company for over 20 years. “Our previous supplier wasn’t keeping up. Things like toilet paper and tape were falling through the cracks, and the responsibility fell on me and someone else in the warehouse. If we didn’t pay close attention, we could run out.”

For a busy leader overseeing financials and purchasing, managing the facility and packaging supplies wasn’t just a hassle, it was a risk. Missed shipments due to something as simple as running out of tape could directly impact revenue.

When Calico began looking for a solution, they weren’t just looking for another supplier, they needed a reliable partner who could manage inventory, streamline replenishment, and help maintain day-to-day operations without adding more to their already full plates.

Enter Wildman.

“To be honest, Nolan kind of sold you guys,” the manager shares. “You were already working with Monte, and Nolan really made the case. Then, having him facilitate things for the longest time just confirmed that we made the right decision.”

From the beginning, the Wildman team made the transition easy by providing transparent pricing and a clear breakdown of services. “It was relatively easy,” the manager recalls. “We knew all the costs upfront, which made it easy to compare and move forward.”

The impact was almost immediate. With Wildman managing the supply program and implementing a system to track inventory, Calico no longer runs out of critical supplies. “It makes it kind of seamless for me. I don’t have to worry about it,” he explains.

And that kind of reliability translates into real business benefits. “You don’t want to see no toilet paper in the facility,” she laughs. “And not having tape makes it impossible to ship out product. That affects sales, and keeping sales going is a big part of the business.”

Even with occasional hiccups, like any business, the relationship with Wildman has remained strong. “There are hiccups here and there, but that’s known to happen. Nolan would always make sure I knew what was going on, and now our new rep is doing the same.”

When asked if she’d recommend Wildman to other businesses, the answer is simple: “Absolutely. If someone is looking for a partner to manage supplies, I’d recommend Wildman. The pricing is good, and I don’t have to worry about anything.”