4,500+ Attend Fastenal's Customer Industrial & Construction Expo in Indianapolis
Winona, MN - May 6th, 2010 - Fastenal [Nasdaq: FAST] has completed its 13th Customer Industrial & Construction Expo. Held at Fastenal's master distribution center in Indianapolis, the three-day event brought together more than 4,500 Fastenal customers, suppliers and employees for an opportunity to learn about new product solutions and more efficient ways of doing business.
Customers were able to demo the latest industrial products offered by nearly 175 of Fastenal's top suppliers. Fastenal also demonstrated the many services it provides to support its product lines, including custom parts manufacturing and cold heading.
Additionally, more than 2,200 people toured the distribution center's newly-implemented automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), designed to expand Fastenal's overnight service range; and more than 800 attended the on-site cost savings seminar led by Fastenal's lean supply chain specialists.
"The whole show exceeded anything I expected and was every bit as impressive as it was informative and fun," said Justin Cather, a procurement commodity manager for Shiloh Industries. "If it was Fastenal's goal to 'wow' its customers and display a wide range of capabilities, then that goal was definitely achieved with flying colors."
"I continue to be amazed at the breadth and depth of Fastenal's product offerings," added Chris Watson, manufacturing engineer for Larson Manufacturing. "The vendors were extremely helpful in answering all of our questions, and the distribution center tour was excellent. The opportunity to watch the ASRS system in action was the highlight of the entire trip."
According to event organizers, the expo was a success for suppliers and customers alike, who were able to network and gain a better understanding of all facets of Fastenal.
For more information on Fastenal's 2010 Customer Industrial & Construction Expo, contact Molly Neldner at 507.453.8602, mneldner@fastenal.com
About Fastenal
Since its founding in1967, Fastenal [Nasdaq: FAST] has grown from a small-town fastener store into North America's largest fastener distributor and the world's 9th largest distributor of industrial products. Each of the company's 2,300+ stores is a one-stop source for a broad range of products and services - 100% focused on servicing local customers, backed by vast corporate sourcing, distribution and manufacturing resources. Guided by a motto of "Growth Through Customer Service," Fastenal stores tailor their product mix to anticipate local demand, manage customers' inventory to lower their total cost of ownership, and provide an array of services to help customers achieve their business goals. To learn more about Fastenal's products, services and solutions, visit www.fastenal.com.
