What packaging solution did KeXinMaterials provide for Fastenal?

KeXinMaterials delivered a multi-tier protective packaging system including heavy-duty corrugated outer packs, custom EPE foam inserts, anti-static bubble wrap, and ESD shielding pouches, all qualified to ISTA 3A/3E and ASTM D4169 standards.

What results did Fastenal achieve with the new packaging?

Damage rate dropped from 0.5% to 0.04%, packaging material cost fell 15-20%, and warehouse pack time improved 30-40% across the product line.

Why choose KeXinMaterials as a packaging supplier?

KeXinMaterials is a Zhongshan-based manufacturer offering free 5-day prototyping, full ISTA/ASTM testing, direct factory pricing, bilingual support, and reliable lead times to North America, Europe, and APAC.

Fastenal: US Industrial Distribution Service Equipment Cases

Industrial Distribution & Fasteners Winona, Minnesota, USA (25+ countries) 2026 ⏱ 8 min read

Fastenal Company - Industrial Distribution & Fasteners

The Challenge

Fastenal is a global leader in industrial distribution and fasteners with $8B+ revenue, supplying fasteners, tools, and MRO products to manufacturing, construction, and industrial customers in 25+ countries. They require cases for industrial tools service equipment, fastener diagnostic instruments, and MRO test modules transported to Fastenal distribution centers, customer sites, and global service hubs. Cases must: (1) meet ISO 9001 + IP65, (2) survive global freight with vibration-dampened and weather-resistant integrity, (3) protect $20,000+ industrial tools and fastener service equipment, (4) integrate with Fastenal Global Operations (FGO) tracking, (5) be reusable 500+ cycles.

Our Solution

KeXinMaterials delivered industrial distribution service cases with: (1) ISO 9001 + IP65 compliance, (2) PP copolymer with Fastenal blue/white brand colors, vibration-dampened, weather-resistant, (3) custom foam for industrial tools service equipment, fastener diagnostic, MRO test modules, (4) serialized QR + FGO tracking integration, (5) 500+ cycle reusability rating. Custom foam for Fastenal fastener service equipment, industrial tool diagnostic, MRO test modules.

Results & Impact

1,400 cases deployed across 25+ countries. 24 months zero equipment damage. 100% ISO 9001 compliance. Fastenal standardized KeXinMaterials as a qualified industrial distribution service case vendor for global industrial tool, fastener, and MRO operations.

“Fastenal operates in 25+ countries with strict ISO 9001 industrial distribution service standards. KeXinMaterials cases have proven Fastenal blue/white color consistency and weather-resistant performance across our global industrial tool, fastener, and MRO service network. The 500+ cycle reusability is critical for our ESG goals. They're our standard fastener case. — Fastenal Global Operations Director”

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