Fastenal - About the company
Fastenal is a public company based in Winona (United States), founded in 1967. It operates as a Distributor of industrial and construction supplies, fasteners, and inventory management solutions. The company has 495 active competitors, including 15 funded and 66 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Grainger, McMaster-Carr and HD Supply Holdings.
Company Details
Distributor of industrial and construction supplies, fasteners, and inventory management solutions. The company supplies fasteners, OEM components, maintenance and repair products, safety equipment, tools, and related industrial hardware through branches, distribution centers, and digital channels. Its offering includes inventory management programs, vending systems, and on-site supply solutions that position products at the point of use and automate replenishment. Additional services cover custom manufacturing of fastening products, engineering and quality support, and specialized industrial services for customer facilities.
- Website
- www.fastenal.com/
- Registered Address
- Winona, Minnesota
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1967
Location
Winona, United States
Stage
Public
Investors
Ranked
8th among 495 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Dec 31, 2024
Employee Count
18,123 as on Jan 02, 2026
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Fastenal
Fastenal is associated with 5 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FASTENAL CO CIN: 815556 , United States, Active | Apr 23, 1995 | $1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2024) | 23201 (As on Dec 31, 2023) | - |
Fastenal CIN: - , Belgium, Active | - | 20507 (As on Dec 31, 2021) | - | |
FASTENAL INDIA SOURCING IT AND PROCUREMENT PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U29100KA2013PTC067647 , India, Active | Jan 24, 2013 | ₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - | |
FASTENAL INDIA WHOLESALE PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U29300KA2013FTC068696 , India, Active | Apr 23, 2013 | 0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | - | |
FASTENAL COMPANY & SUBSIDIARIES CIN: 410948415 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 17820 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
Fastenal's IPO details
Fastenal got listed on Apr 23, 1990.
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Fastenal's funding and investors
Fastenal is a funded company. Fastenal has 1 institutional investor.
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Fastenal's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileFastenal's employee count trend
Fastenal has 18,123 employees as of Jan 26. Here is Fastenal's employee count trend over the years:
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Fastenal's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Fastenal include Grainger, McMaster-Carr and HD Supply Holdings. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Fastenal, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Grainger 1927, Savannah (United States), Public | Distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and operating supplies and services | - | 63/100 | |
2nd | McMaster-Carr 1901, Elmhurst (United States), Funding Raised | Industrial supplier offering a vast catalog of parts and supplies | - | 55/100 | |
3rd | HD Supply Holdings 2007, Atlanta (United States), Acquired | E-distributor of industrial products | - | 55/100 | |
4th | VEVOR 2007, Los Angeles (United States), Funding Raised | Online distributor of tools & equipment | - | 55/100 | |
5th | B2B company offering diversified equipment and tools | - | 55/100 | ||
6th | Global Industrial 1949, Nassau (United States), Public | Distributor of Material Handling Equipment & Storage Solution | - | - | 55/100 |
7th | Ergodyne 1983, Saint Paul (United States), Acquired | Online distributor of industrial safety tools & equipment | - | - | 55/100 |
8th | Fastenal 1967, Winona (United States), Public | Distributor of industrial and construction supplies, fasteners, and inventory management solutions | - | 54/100 | |
9th | Voomi Supply 2019, Dresher (United States), Series A | Provider of HVAC systems, plumbing supplies, and parts through an online platform | $11M | 53/100 | |
10th | A&M Industrial 1954, Cranbury (United States), Unfunded | Online distributors of industrial tools & equipment | - | - | 50/100 |
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Fastenal's Investments and acquisitions
Fastenal has acquired 3 companies including Spensall, Manufacturers Supplies Company and Fasteners. Fastenal has not made any investments as of now.Here is the list of its acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | Acquisition | 1917 | Leeds (United Kingdom) | |
Mar 03, 2017 | Acquisition | 1907 | St. Louis (United States) | |
Oct 08, 2015 | Acquisition | 1961 | Spokane (United States) |
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Reports related to Fastenal
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News related to Fastenal
Media has covered Fastenal for a total of 107 events in the last 1 year, 90 of them have been about company updates and 5 about partnerships.
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Fastenal GAAP EPS of $0.33 in-line, revenue of $2.39B beats by $50M (FAST:NASDAQ)Seeking Alpha•Jul 14, 2026•Fastenal
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Fastenal signals 2026 digital mix at 63%-64% while maintaining $320M capex plan (NASDAQ:FAST)Seeking Alpha•Jul 14, 2026•Fastenal
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Fastenal Company Announces Cash Dividend and Share Repurchase ActivityStock Screener•Jul 10, 2026•Fastenal
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Fastenal Named Official Partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA GamesBusiness Wire•Jun 15, 2026•Fastenal
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Fastenal and FIRST® Robotics Team Up to Make Competitions Accessible to AllBusiness Wire•Jun 09, 2026•Fastenal, FIRST
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AXQ Capital LP Buys Shares of 12,924 Fastenal Company $FASTAmerican Banking News•Jun 04, 2026•Fastenal, AXQ Capital
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ABN Amro Investment Solutions Buys 53,677 Shares of Fastenal CompanyMarketBeat•May 23, 2026•ABN AMRO, Fastenal
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North Dakota State Investment Board Takes Position in Fastenal CompanyMarketBeat•May 20, 2026•Fastenal
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