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Fastenal Company

Fastenal Company is an American industrial distributor specializing in fasteners, tools, safety supplies, and inventory management solutions. The company provides a comprehensive range of maintenance, repair, and operational products along with original equipment manufacturer supplies to industrial, commercial, and government clients. Fastenal operates through an expansive network of local branch locations, customer-located onsite facilities, and regional distribution centers across North America, Asia, and Europe. In addition to direct product sales, the enterprise offers supply chain management services, automated vending solutions, custom manufacturing, metalworking expertise, and inventory tracking tools designed to streamline procurement processes and lower operational costs for business customers worldwide.

Snapshot

Public USOwnership
1967Year founded
~24,000Employees
Winona, United StatesHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

All Locations
United States

Products and/or services of Fastenal Company

  • Fasteners: Distribution of threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, washers, and specialized OEM fasteners for manufacturing, construction, and maintenance applications, supported by international distribution centers and localized branch networks serving global industrial customers.
  • Safety Products: Supply of personal protective equipment, fall protection, environmental control gear, and facility safety products, serving industrial job sites and manufacturing plants with comprehensive workplace hazard protection and compliance resources.
  • Onsite and Inventory Management Solutions: Custom supply chain programs including automated vending machines, bin stock systems, and dedicated customer site locations designed to streamline inventory replenishment, automate procurement workflows, and monitor real-time product usage.
  • Tools and Metalworking Equipment: Provision of cutting tools, abrasives, machinery attachments, hand tools, and power equipment tailored for precision metal fabrication, facility maintenance, and industrial production facilities requiring specialized technical support.
  • Custom Manufacturing and Engineering Services: Production of specialized non-standard fasteners, secondary machining, and custom product modification capabilities, backed by technical engineering support, quality certification, and material testing laboratories for specialized industrial applications.
  • Logistics and Freight Solutions: Specialized freight forwarding and internal distribution services, utilizing dedicated fleet vehicles and logistics infrastructure to transport goods efficiently across regional branch networks and direct customer facility locations.

Fastenal Company executive team

  • Mr. Daniel L. FlornessCEO & Director
  • Mr. Jeffery Michael WattsPresident & Chief Sales Officer
  • Mr. Charles S. MillerSenior Executive Vice President of Sales
  • Mr. William Joseph DrazkowskiExecutive Vice President of Sales
  • Mr. Max H. TunnicliffSenior EVP & CFO
  • Ms. Anthony P. BroersmaExecutive Vice President of Operations
  • Ms. Sheryl Ann LisowskiExecutive VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Treasurer
  • Mr. John J. MilekVP & General Counsel
  • Ms. Donnalee K. PapenfussExecutive VP of Strategy & Communications
  • Ms. Noelle Joan Oas J.D.Executive Vice President of Human Resources