Industrial Distribution Leaders

Top 3 Ranked
#31

Fastenal Company

FAST Industrial Distribution
Executive Summary

Fastenal Company is an American publicly traded industrial supply firm based in Winona, Minnesota, founded in 1967. It provides a range of solutions—including bin stock, vending machines, and total cost of ownership analysis—to manufacturing, construction, and other sectors, operating thousands of in‑market locations. Fastenal ranked 479 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list, and its shares are components of both the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices.

Extensive distribution footprint... Proven AI‑driven solution...
Readiness Score
50
#50

QXO, Inc.

QXO Industrial Distribution
Executive Summary

QXO, Inc. distributes roofing, waterproofing, and other building products in the United States. It offers asphalt, metal roofing, wood roofing, tile roofing, slate roofing, roofing accessories, and roofing insulation products; vinyl siding, aluminum siding, steel siding, fiber cement siding, wood and composite siding, trim and accessories, and gutters and accessories; built-up roofing, modified roofing, EPDM roofing, PVC roofing, and low-slope metal roofing; as well as air and vapor barriers, fluid-applied products, repair and protection solutions, and membrane waterproofing products. The company also provides building materials and supplies, such as exterior materials, interior materials, and tools and equipment; and roof hatches and other tri-built building products. It serves contractors, distributors, and suppliers to streamline operations. QXO, Inc. was formerly known as SilverSun Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to QXO, Inc. in June 2024. The company is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

AI-driven demand forecasting and... Appointment of a dedicated Chief...
Readiness Score
16
Full Rankings 2 Companies Analyzed
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Fastenal Company

FAST • Industrial Distribution

Readiness
50 / 100
Rank #31
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QXO, Inc.

QXO • Industrial Distribution

Readiness
16 / 100
Rank #50