Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has been awarded a silver medal from EcoVadis. The award, which is based on an assessment completed by EcoVadis in late 2023, signifies that the quality of Fastenal’s sustainability management system ranks in the top 25% of all companies in all industries rated…
Fastenal to offer LPC’s industrial laser solutions
Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC), a global industrial developer of CleanTech laser cleaning systems and other material applications, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Fastenal Company, the largest fastener distributor in North America. LPC will gain access to Fastenal’s global distribution network, which includes a closely aligned supplier network, reliable sourcing, quality, and manufacturing resources, and multiple…
Nord-Lock earns “Supplier of the Year” award
Nord-Lock Group, a global provider of bolted solutions, was recently recognized at Fastenal’s 2023 Supplier Awards, earning the “Supplier of the Year” award. Nord-Lock wedge-locking washers are a well-known and reliable choice for manufacturers looking for a safe and secure bolting solution. The company is also dedicated to maintaining and streamlining productive, reciprocal collaborations with…
Fastenal announces multi-year partnership with the NHL
Fastenal Company, a global provider of supply chain solutions and industrial distribution, and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a multi-year global partnership extension. The renewed partnership expands Fastenal’s international NHL presence to include presenting sponsorship of all NHL Global Series European games, as well as the NHL’s primetime international broadcast series NHL Saturday…
Fastenal names new executive VP of Operations
Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has appointed Anthony P. Broersma as the executive VP of Operations. In his new role, he will oversee supply chain, compliance, supplier development, content, property management, eCommerce, supply-to-fulfillment distribution, and logistics operations of Fastenal. Broersma has a 20-year career with Fastenal, he has…
American Packing & Gasket names new CEO
American Packing & Gasket (APG), a distributor and manufacturer of a range of industrial products, announced that Joe Stephens has joined as Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO Matt Dunn will remain with APG on the board of directors. APG is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm. “Having spent his entire career in industrial manufacturing,…
Fastenal trials EVs for more sustainable transportation and deliveries
Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has begun an operational trial with e-mobility solutions provider ZEVX to convert select pickup trucks in its final-mile delivery fleet to electric vehicles (EVs). After completing a proof-of-concept trial with a single converted vehicle, Fastenal and ZEVX are now conducting a six-state trial…
Fastenal teams with Trex, turning used plastic into building products
One of the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives of Fastenal Company is to reduce consumption and environmental impacts throughout its operations and provide solutions for its customers to do the same. To support this objective, Fastenal has entered into a scrap supply agreement with Trex Company, a global manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking, railing,…
Fastenal releases Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report
Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, recently announced the publication of its 2023 ESG Report. The report, which recaps Fastenal’s performance and progress in 2022, was produced with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and aligns with the ESG disclosure and reporting frameworks established by the Sustainability…
Fastenal names new executive VP of human resources
Fastenal Company, which offers a range of industrial, fastening, and safety supplies, has appointed Noelle J. Oas, JD, as executive vice president of human resources (HR). In her new role, Oas will oversee several teams that fall under the human resources umbrella, including benefits, insurance, payroll, diversity and compliance, and the Fastenal School of Business…