Fastenal Company is an American company involved in the wholesale distribution of industrial, safety, and construction supplies. The company offers a wide range of products, including fasteners, tools, cutting tools, hydraulics, pneumatics, abrasives, welding supplies, safety supplies, electrical supplies, and more. Fastenal sells its products through a network of more than 2,800 stores in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Fastenal was founded in 1967 in Winona, Minnesota, by Bob Kierlin and four other partners.
In 1987, Fastenal went public and began trading on NASDAQ.
In 2001, the company acquired Unity Fasteners, expanding its operations in Canada.
In 2003, Fastenal opened its first store in Europe, in the Netherlands.
In 2010, the company started operations in Singapore, marking its first entry into Asia.
Fastenal has consistently grown its revenue and store count over the years, through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
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Fastenal sells a wide range of fasteners, including screws, bolts, nuts, washers, anchors, and more.
Fastenal offers a variety of hand tools, power tools, and accessories from leading brands, including 3M, DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee.
Fastenal provides a range of safety products, including personal protective equipment (PPE), first aid supplies, and safety signs.
Fastenal offers a range of hydraulic and pneumatic products, including hoses, fittings, cylinders, and valves.
Fastenal sells abrasives from leading brands such as Norton and 3M, including grinding wheels, sanding discs, and polishing compounds.
Fastenal is an American company involved in the wholesale distribution of industrial, safety, and construction supplies. The company offers a wide range of products, including fasteners, tools, cutting tools, hydraulics, pneumatics, abrasives, welding supplies, safety supplies, electrical supplies, and more.
Fastenal operates more than 2,800 stores in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and other regions. Its headquarters are in Winona, Minnesota.
Yes, Fastenal sells its products online through its website, as well as through third-party marketplaces like Amazon and eBay.
Fastenal Industrial vending is a service provided by Fastenal where the company installs vending machines at customer sites to provide on-site access to industrial and construction supplies. The vending machines can be customized to meet the specific needs of each customer.
Fastenal carries products from leading brands such as 3M, DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Norton, and others.