welcome to big blue volume 11

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1 welcome to big blue volume 11 Section Category 1... Fasteners Material Handling, 2... Storage & Packaging Putting 165,000+ readily available supplies at your fingertips 3...Lifting & Rigging Office Products 4... & Furniture 5... Fleet & Automotive 6...Safety 7... Tools & Equipment 8...Plumbing 9...HVAC Electrical 11...Chemicals & Paints Look for These Icons When You Shop Fastenal Green Product - Environmentally preferred products (certified or non-certified). For more information, contact gogreen@fastenal.com Supplier Diversity - The product is supplied by a MBE or WBE certified business. For more information, contact suppliercert@fastenal.com Restricted Product - The product is unavailable in certain markets due to local restrictions. Call your local Fastenal store if you need assistance finding a substitute product that meets your needs. Remember, Big Blue features only a fraction of the products Fastenal can supply. If you can t find it here, just call your local Fastenal store or visit fastenal.com Janitorial Hydraulics & Pneumatics Power Transmission & Motors 15...Welding Abrasives Cutting Tools & Metalworking Raw Materials Store Listing Index Our international locations do not provide all of the product lines and services offered by our North American stores. i

2 Fast solutions Each vending solution we implement is backed by an army of support personnel known as The Machine Behind The Machine. We ll custom-configure, test and install your solution, train your personnel, make sure your machines are always filled with the right products, and provide ongoing technical support all at no cost for the machines or the service we provide. Are you looking for the benefits of vending, without the high costs, risks and long-term commitments? Fastenal is committed and prepared to make it happen today. Our vending specialists will help you decide which machines fit your needs and guide you through a fast, seamless implementation process. Our flagship solution can be custom-configured to control and track the products you use every day from safety and MRO items to cutting tools and office supplies. The features and benefits of the FAST 5000, but with a more compact footprint. Add lockers to the FAST 5000 or FAST 3000 to vend larger products and automate check-out/return functions. Available in 3, 12 and 18 door options. This self-service, single-scan ordering system gives you complete control over ordering and approval. A simple, cloud-based solution to track inventory and assets, proactively plan maintenance cycles, and streamline e-commerce with all of your suppliers. Our scale-based bin system enables you to view real-time inventory and adjust min/max levels via fastenal.com. ii

3 FAST SOLUTIONS & Inventory Control It essentially does the job of an inventory control manager. We ve cut inventory by at least 75%, and we ve seen a huge drop in consumption, because people are accountable for what they re using. - Ricardo Lopez, President, Lakeshore Technologies If you re a dealership and you re not using the Fastenal vending/locker system, you are losing money and time. - Pam Dugan, Service Director, Green Dodge Fastenal outworked the competition. I chose their vending program because it is all hands-off until we need inventory. - Gerald Verno, Materials Manager, Washington Metro Area Transit Authority Secure point-of-use dispensing of inserts and round tools, either individually or in custom quantities. Makes hydrating products readily available 24/7 and automatically tracks each employee s compliance with your hydration program. (Available in certain areas only.) Looking to track and control products that require drawers or bins? This is the solution for you. Inventory Control Creating Flow, Minimizing Waste One thing that makes Fastenal a truly strategic supplier is our ability to stock customer-specific product locally and manage a lean flow of inventory to the point of use. Whether you re looking for a traditional bin-stock, lean production line support, or an in-plant Fastenal service center, we can tailor a solution that minimizes waste, interruptions and total costs. Talk to your local Fastenal store team to learn about our Lean Implementation services and flexible inventory control programs. iii

4 Industry specialists Government Specialists Fastenal s Government Sales team is composed of professional sales people who work closely with our stores to ensure excellent service for our government customers. Fastenal offers a unique value proposition to the government institutions we serve tailored local inventory and personal service at more than 2,700+ stores, backed by the distribution, sourcing and e-commerce strength of a major national distributor. Our local presence is what sets us apart. When you purchase supplies from your local Fastenal store, you support local workers and contribute to the economic vitality of your community. State Contracts & Cooperatives Fastenal is ready to serve state, city and county agencies by providing local service and products tailored to your needs. State, local, and healthcare cooperatives and contract vehicles are available for our government customers. Visit Fastenal.com Resources Government & Related Industries to see which contracts are available in your state. Emergency Response & Recovery Our local stores are a one-stop source for the supplies and services you need to prepare for and deal with natural disasters. With 2,700+ worldwide locations, we truly are where you are, with local people and locally stocked product to support your emergency needs. One thing that differentiates Fastenal within the industrial supply marketplace is that we own our transportation routes. With a fleet of 6,000+ big trucks and local delivery vehicles, we don t have to rely on third-party carriers during your time of need. Metalworking/Manufacturing Specialists As part of our metalworking product expansion, we ve trained and deployed Metalworking/Manufacturing Specialists across North America. This professionalized team has undergone three levels of product training, culminating with intensive hands-on training at our key suppliers training facilities. With a deep understanding of our metalworking line, they work directly with customers to help them select the right products for the job and run them the right way for maximum productivity. This team also helps to provide product solutions through our in-house manufacturing division Safety Specialists Fastenal s Safety Specialists are prepared to answer your questions regarding regulations and help you create a safer, more productive workplace. Prior to engaging with our customers, Fastenal Safety Specialists are required to participate in intensive hazard-specific training and obtain certification from accredited institutions. Our goal is to be your trusted source for solutions that protect your workforce, prevent lost time injuries, and positively impact your company s profitability. OTHER Specialists Solutions SpecialistS (INDUSTRIAL VENDING) Providing hands-on demonstrations and expert consultation to help customers implement industrial vending solutions that drive their business goals. National Account Specialists Each of Fastenal s national accounts is supported by a dedicated account manager who is located near the corporate headquarters. Serving as a main point of contact for headquarters as well as the servicing Fastenal stores, this specialist works to ensure that all locations benefit from a seamless implementation, consistent pricing and service, and quality account reporting. iv

5 Manufacturing, Machining & Engineering Services Customer Reach Manufacturing Locations To support the growing needs of our customers, Fastenal now operates eleven manufacturing facilities strategically located across the globe. Our product offering ranges from bolts, screws, studs, sockets, nuts and washers to complex custom-machined parts, with a spectrum of raw materials and coatings to choose from. With hundreds of skilled machinists and 24/7/365 operations, we can quickly produce everything from a single OEM replacement part to a high-volume run of production fasteners all with a stamp of approval from our in-house A2LA accredited labs. Capabilities: Turning (including Multi-Function) Threading Machining Bar/Pipe Bending EDM Fabrication and Welding WaterJet Cutting Hot Upset Forging Cold Heading (offered in both our FNL and HOLO-KROME brands to meet your domestic/critical-application needs) Malaysia Test Cert # Shanghai Test Cert # Taiwan Test Cert # Winona Test Cert # Winona Calibration Cert # Contact Fastenal s manufacturing division directly for our full scope of accreditation. ISO 9001:2008 v

6 SERVICES Custom Chain Sling Fabrication & Inspection Certification of compliance and uniform assembly available Chain sling inspections and recertification in compliance with OSHA regulations Hose Fabrication Crimping of low pressure air hose and high pressure hydraulic hose Stainless Steel braided hose crimping Custom Packaging Package any combination and quantity of parts to meet your needs Kits can be customized to include logo, detailed part information, and customerspecific instructions Tool & Cutter Grinding Sharpening and re-conditioning worn cutting tools to like-new condition Manufacturing specialized tooling, including step drills and made-to-print cutters Special Assemblies Wide variety of sizes and styles for custom cut-to-order chain and cable Ability to manufacture special assemblies Hoist Repair & Certification Re-certification of hoists and pullers in compliance with OSHA regulations Repair services include manual, electric, lever, and pneumatic chain hoists as well as cable pullers up to 20 tons 90-day warranty on all hoist repairs Engineering & Lab Services A2LA Accredited Calibration & Lab Testing dimensional, mechanical, and chemical analysis; calibration of testing/measuring equipment Fastenal Engineering & Design Support Our engineers can assist you with technical fastener questions, application troubleshooting, product teardowns, and more Weld-To-Length Bandsaw Blades Competitive pricing and fast lead time Over 900 different styles and sizes of standard blades Tool Repair & Certification Authorized warranty center for top brand tools 90-day Fastenal guarantee on repairs Direct Import Services (FASTco) Close partnerships with 500+ corporately approved manufacturing partners 200 Asia-based personnel working directly with factories to ensure quality and delivery Machined parts, fasteners, injection molded parts, castings, stampings, forgings, and much more vi

7 E-BUSINESS Solutions The Power of Fastenal at Your Fingertips Custom Pricing View your pricing and savings vs. wholesale Advanced Permissions Settings Limit how much users can purchase, and automatically route specified orders for approval Order Templates Simply adjust, check out, and get back to work equotes Electronically edit and approve quotes from your local Fastenal store CAD Resource Center Access 55,000+ CAD drawings to verify specifications Store Availability View whether the product is in stock at any Fastenal store you do business with Flexible Delivery Orders can ship direct from our central distribution center or flow to your Fastenal store for local pickup or delivery; if it s on your local store shelf, you can get it the same day Usage Reports Usage history of your Fastenal spend Cost Savings Reports A summary of the cost savings generated by Fastenal Vending Reports Vending usage information along with transaction detail and summary reports by machine, helix location and user E-Business Integration Fastenal can integrate with your system to support seamless communication between our companies. Whether we connect through a B2B connection, a portal, or our FastConnect Punchout platform, the business results are the same: paperless transactions, lower administrative costs, and clear visibility into usage. Suggested VMI replenishment orders can be captured by your system with lineitem detail simply review the order and edit or delete quantities as necessary, without having to re-type data. Our integration solutions are built on open industry standards (OCI, cxml, xcbl and Punchout), and we offer integration via most leading e-business systems and portals, including: Fastenal School of Business Rather than creating a lot of corporate rules and red tape, we empower our local people to make fast, flexible decisions to meet their customers needs. This decentralized approach wouldn t be possible without an extremely knowledgeable, ethical sales force, trained by the most comprehensive corporate university in our industry. You ll probably never see our campuses or meet our instructors, but you ll benefit from our training every time you receive superior customer service from your local Fastenal store team. vii

8 OEM Fasteners Fastenal is the largest distributor of threaded fasteners in North America and a leader in turn-key implementation of production fastener inventory management programs. To support our thousands of OEM customers around the world, we ve developed the most secure and efficient supply chain in the industry, with all sides covered. Below is an overview of our multifaceted approach to providing value and peace of mind for our OEM customers. Logistics: With 14 distribution centers, 2,700+ stores, and 6,000+ company-owned vehicles, we re able to position inventory locally, move heavy hardware quickly, and control freight expenses for our customers. Engineering: Our team of engineers is available to answer technical fastener questions, troubleshoot application issues, provide training, and uncover opportunities to standardize fastener usage. Quality: Our ISO 9001 Quality operations are anchored by five ISO accredited (A2LA) labs; stringent supplier selection, testing and monitoring procedures; and some of the most experienced Quality personnel in the industry. Local Supply Chain: Your local Fastenal store team will stay on top of your usage patterns and production schedule, stock product locally to anticipate your demand, and actively manage a lean flow of inventory to your points of use. Global Sourcing: Our 200 Asia-based sourcing, quality, procurement and logistics specialists work directly with our global manufacturing partners to provide the cost benefits of global sourcing with complete risk mitigation. Manufacturing: Our network of manufacturing facilities can quickly produce premium-quality machined, hot forged, or cold formed parts to meet your needs. [Fastenal s] VMI/Consignment program, which covers 562 individual parts used in multiple locations, saves Metalcraft of Mayville time and money. Material is received through a Fastenal flat file and payments are based on consumption of product. We value the cost of the purchase order, receipt, and invoice at $100/PO. This is truly lean transactional excellence. Job 1 for my buyers is to keep assembly lines running. The goal of our company is to make money. How does purchasing help with this goal? The answer is Fastenal. - Al Haack, Purchasing Manager, Metalcraft of Mayville Malaysia Test Cert # Shanghai Test Cert # Taiwan Test Cert # Winona Test Cert # Winona Calibration Cert # Contact Fastenal s manufacturing division directly for our full scope of accreditation. ISO 9001:2008 viii