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Fastenal is a company based in Winona, Minnesota, founded in 1967 by Bob Kierlin. The current CEO and President is Willard D. Oberton.

Fastenal sells industrial and construction supplies, the main inventory being fasteners such as screws, nuts and bolts. The company also distributes 11 other product lines ranging from safety and janitorial supplies to welding equiptment and tools. View Products by Brand/MFR ABC Compounding American Specialties Anderson Mats Betco Bobrick Carlisle Brush Carrol Co. Fastenal went public in 1987, its growth accellerated and it eventually became the nation's largest distributor of fasteners in a $9 billion industry. As of March 2006, the company operates over 1800 stores in all 50 states and five other countries, and maintains 13 regional distribution centers in the United States and Canada. Their motto is "growth through customer service. "

The company also operates the Fastenal School of Business, which specializes in in-company training for new and existing employees.

In February 2006, Fastenal announced its sponsorship of NASCAR Truck driver Bobby Hamilton, Jr. Volume Discounts! Janitorial Supplies & Paper Products - Supply.