Fastenal’s headline number for May was 15%. Dig into the numbers and another area (non-contract accounts) is 8%. Online is 11%. The question becomes, what is the market doing?

Q2 Industrial Supply Dynamics

Q2’s dynamics included higher energy costs, tariff changes, commodity price increases. The industrial segment, overall, appears to be rebounding, especially oil / gas and industrial machinery. Others???

And then there is the impact of AI on business operations and the need to manage inventory. Don’t forget about consolidation!

Lots going on, but is it moving the topline needle? Adding dollars to the bottom line.

Pulse of Industrial Supply survey is Open

To help set market expectations, Industrial Supply Trends, would appreciate 1-2 minutes of your time to share what you’re seeing by participating in the 2026 Q2 Pulse of Industrial Supply survey.   Your input helps shape our industry report we’ll send to you at the end of the month.

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