Janus Perspective 2026: Fastenal Company

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-11T10:55:53+00:00

Jeff Watts, President of Fastenal, highlights the company's strong performance and growth in fastener sales amid a challenging market in 2025. The focus on strategic supply chain partnerships and an end-to-end approach has driven success and customer trust.

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2026-02-11 10:55:53

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Jeff Watts, President and Chief Sales Officer of Fastenal Company, discusses the company’s performance in 2025 and outlook for 2026. Despite a challenging market dominated by tariffs, geopolitical events, and a low Manufacturing PMI, Fastenal’s fastener sales grew by double-digits, driven by increased demand for cost and risk reduction solutions in the supply chain. The company’s end-to-end approach, with global sourcing, quality, and engineering teams, provided transparency and trust to customers who are now prioritizing strategic supply chain partnerships over transactional procurement.

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