Fastenal sells the fasteners used to hold industrial products together. The company makes extensive use of technology to ensure that its customers have the bits and pieces they need in a timely ...

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Over roughly the last 30 years, Fastenal's (NASDAQ: FAST) share price has risen by a massive 7,300%. For comparison, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) rose "only" 1,300% or so over the same span.