Fastenal and the National Hockey League Announce Multiyear Global Partnership Extension
- Fastenal expands its international NHL presence with presenting sponsorship of NHL Global Series European games.
- Fastenal will continue to support tentpole NHL events in North America.
- Fastenal will provide on-the-ground support for NHL Hockey Operations to streamline venue operations and outdoor rink builds.
- Fastenal will be the presenting partner of the Fastest Skater event at the 2024 NHL All-Star Skills in Toronto.
- Fastenal remains focused on providing its services and solutions to the NHL, NHL Clubs, and NHL arenas.
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Fastenal Becomes Presenting Sponsor of All NHL Global Series European Games, Including 2023 NHL Global Series Sweden and NHL Saturday and NHL Sunday Broadcasts
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As the Official Supply Chain Partner of the NHL, Fastenal will remain focused on providing its services and solutions to the NHL, NHL Clubs, and NHL arenas. The League, its Clubs, and arenas, can take advantage of Fastenal's inventory management services, digital solutions, and global network of in-market locations to strengthen the supply chain and streamline their operations.
"We're thrilled to extend and expand our global partnership with Fastenal," said Kyle McMann, NHL Senior Vice President, Global Business Development. "Our Hockey Operations group has integrated Fastenal into our event build process, and we've come to expect and rely on Fastenal's accessibility and efficiency at our events around the world. Our extension highlights the League's commitment to Club and arena operations, and we look forward to growing the sport with Fastenal's help."
"The National Hockey League knows what it takes to put a great product on the ice, and Fastenal is proud to be a trusted part of that process," said Fastenal President and CEO, Dan Florness. "The NHL is a global sport, and Fastenal is a global supply chain partner, so we're especially excited to expand our brand presence and create new opportunities through our presenting sponsorship of NHL Global Series European games."
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About the NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs. Each team roster reflects the League's international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 191 million followers - league, team and player accounts combined - across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com. The League broadcasts games in more than 160 countries and territories through its rightsholders including ESPN, WBD Sports and NHL Network in the
The NHL is committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The NHL's Hockey Is For Everyone™ initiative reinforces that the official policy of the sport is one of inclusion on the ice, in locker rooms, boardrooms and stands. The NHL is expanding access and opportunity for people of all backgrounds and abilities to play hockey, fostering more inclusive environments and growing the game through a greater diversity of participants. To date, the NHL has invested more than
About Fastenal
Fastenal provides a broad offering of industrial supplies, including fastener, safety, and metal cutting products, to manufacturing, construction, and state and local government customers through approximately 3,400 in-market locations (branches and customer-specific Onsite locations) spanning 25 countries. With continual investment in tailored local inventory, dedicated local experts, and flexible FMI® (Fastenal Managed Inventory) and digital solutions, Fastenal helps its business partners achieve product and process savings across the supply chain – a "high-touch, high-tech" approach encapsulated by its tagline, Where Industry Meets Innovation™. Fastenal's local service teams are supported by 16 regional distribution centers, a captive logistics fleet, multiple teams of industry specialists and support personnel, and robust sourcing, quality, and manufacturing resources, enabling it to grow by getting closer to customers and providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to customer supply chain challenges.
Additional information regarding Fastenal is available on the Fastenal Company website at www.fastenal.com.
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Media Contacts:
Sara Pientok
Fastenal - Sports Marketing
spientok@fastenal.com
Brad Klein
NHL Communications
bklein@nhl.com
Investor Contact:
Taylor Ranta Oborski
Fastenal - Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance Manager
507.313.7959
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