Fastenal November Sales Up 3.1%

Net sales in November of 2013 were $261,269 (Dollar amounts in thousands), up from $253,493 in the same month of 2012. The daily sales were $13,063, up 8.2% from $12,071 in 2012.

Winona, MN - Fastenal Company released the numbers for their November sales month, noting that net sales rose 3.1% year over year.

Net sales in November of 2013 were $261,269 (Dollar amounts in thousands), up from $253,493 in the same month of 2012. The daily sales were $13,063, up 8.2% from $12,071 in 2012.

Commentary on sales growth and end markets:

End market (daily sales change) - During the month, manufacturing customers grew 8.7% and non-residential construction customers grew 4.4%

Sales growth - The change in currencies in foreign countries (primarily Canada) relative to the United States dollar reduced our daily sales growth rate by 0.4% during the month.

Fastenal has opened 47 stores in 2013. The company now has 2,689 in operation.

For the full report, please visit www.fastenal.com.

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