Established in 1967, Fastenal Company sells industrial and construction supplies in a wholesale as well as retail approach. The firm offers an array of products under categories, including welding, janitorial, fasteners, abrasives, fabrication equipment, power transmission, metalworking, electrical and chemicals/paints. Some of its services provided include custom packaging, inventory management, tool/cutter grinding and hose fabrication. It operates 2,500 stores located in North America with additional sites in Asia, Europe and Central America. The firm's list of marketing partners comprises of 3M, Tremco, Cooper Lighting, Androck Hardware Corp. and Shaviv.