Fastenal is engaged in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies. Most of Co.'s customers are in the manufacturing and non-residential construction markets. Other users of Co.'s products include farmers, truckers, railroads, and oil exploration companies. Co. is a distributor of fasteners and related industrial and construction supplies. This includes threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers, as well as miscellaneous supplies and hardware, such as pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire rope, strut, rivets, and related accessories. Co.'s fastener product line is primarily sold under the Fastenal product name.
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