The Blue Print is a collection of tips and ideas you can use to make improvements in your work. Our editorial team works with Fastenal's experts in the field to bring you relevant stories, data, and product suggestions.  ​

Meet the Experts

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Engineering
Need fastener application engineering support? Call in the Fastenal Engineering & Design Support team. Our team of degreed engineers and lab technicians can provide the information and expertise you need to make the best possible fastener selection, usage, and design decisions.

Email: engineer@fastenal.com | Hotline: 877-507-7555 | Learn More

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Government
At Fastenal, we do more than pack and ship orders. We engage locally to understand your challenges and goals. We strive for long-term partnership built on measurable results and continuous improvement. And we invest in your success with dedicated personnel, custom in-market inventory, and innovative technology – resources you can leverage to drive a meaningful reduction in the total cost of ownership of your MRO spend. Looking for a strategic supply partner to help you maximize your purchasing and labor dollars? We’re ready to help you spend less and do more for your community.

Email: govsales@fastenal.com | Hotline: 833-790-9932 | Learn More

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Industrial Services
Fastenal Industrial Services is dedicated to supporting our customers with services that drive meaningful cost savings. Our regional team is factory-trained and accredited through industry trainings, strict quality procedures and applicable industry standards.

Email: industrialservices@fastenal.com | Learn More

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Lean Solutions
Looking to make your supply process more efficient, agile, and in sync with business needs? Fastenal can help. Drawing on decades of experience with thousands of industrial, construction, and government clients, our Lean Solutions team specializes in crafting and implementing systems to drive improvements in working capital, productivity, and total cost of ownership (TCO).

Email: bluebelts@fastenal.com | Learn More

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Metalworking
While some companies can deliver solutions locally, Fastenal is able to provide localized support with nationwide leverage. The ability to aggregate data and provide enterprise-wide platforms is unique to Fastenal. Our 40+ Metalworking Specialists spend 200 hours per year in training and working with technology leaders to ensure we are bringing the latest products and innovations focused on throughput. We position our customers to take market share as a result of how we use technology with them to make meaningful change with a financial impact.

Email: cuttingtoolsupport@fastenal.com | Hotline: 844-365-TOOL (8665) | Learn More

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Safety
For most safety professionals, the workplace continues to provide new challenges in risk mitigation and cost control. Because we understand this, you can count on Fastenal to provide sound product and process advice. Protect your workforce, eliminate SIFs (Serious Injuries & Fatalities), prevent/reduce injuries and near misses, and positively affect efficiency and consistency within your safety/PPE supply chain.
Fastenal’s Safety Specialist program was created to address the core safety challenges your company faces – before they become problems or citations.

Email: safetyquestions@fastenal.com | Hotline: 833-FNL-SAFE (365-7233) | Learn More

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Vending
Without service, vending is just a device, a way to spin a coil or open a cabinet. It's the human element that unlocks the true power of vending - a team behind the machine dedicated to innovation, support, logistics, and service. Talk to us about your inventory challenges and let us present ideas to make an impact. Remember, the machine itself isn't the solution; it's what's behind it: local inventory, daily service, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Reach out to your Fastenal representative to start the conversation today.

Email: thesolution@fastenal.com |  Learn More