Fastenal Expo 2015

This year the Fastenal Expo was held in Nashville, Tennessee at the Opryland Resort. Having purchased some items for our shop through them, like the Nordfab ducting for our dust collection system, we were invited to learn more about what Fastenal can offer. Based on the number and diversity of the suppliers doing demos at the event, they can provide about anything an industrial or construction company could need.

Quoting the back cover of the program guide,

Headquartered in Winona, MN, Fastenal Company was established in 1967 and has been publicly held since 1987. We believe in putting our customers’ needs first, creating opportunities for our employees, and wisely re-investing our profits - on things that make a difference to the customer. Our company currently services hundreds of thousands of customers, and our 2014 sales were $3.73 billion.

Our philosophy is the same today as it was 48 years ago: Growth Through Customer Service.

Each Fastenal store is a local, one-step source for a vast range of supplies organized around 18 core categories.

Although training sessions were offered and we wanted to attend those by Captive Fasteners, Revolution LEDs, and RAI Coatings, it was more valuable to walk the expo floor and browse the booths of hundreds of suppliers.

Our Favorite Finds

1. Tensioning lock washers by Nord-Lock

2. Nylon Conduit and Quick Connects from Reiku

3. Sealed Crimp and Solder Connectors from Power Phase

4. Low-pressure Polyurethane Foam System by Touch n’ Seal

5. Steel Cable Fixtures from Accurate Manufactured Products Group

6. Thread Detective from Innovative Components

7. Wiha Tools - we use their insulated screw drivers and will add more

8. Non-contact Voltage Tester NCVT-3 from Klein Tools

9. Heavy Duty Kingpinless Casters by RWM

10. Maximizer Mop from Rubbermaid Commercial

11. Free Angle Swivel Fitting from Advanced Technology Products

12. Nest & Stack Totes by Akro-Mils

13. Spider II Temporary Power from Hubbell

RAI Coatings confirmed that Powder-coated wood exists!