Industrial and construction supplies distributor Fastenal announced Nov. 12 that it has reached an agreement to form a multi-year partnership with the National Hockey League’s Edmonton Oilers. It makes Fastenal the preferred MRO supply partner of the Oilers’ home arena, Rogers Place, while reflecting the company’s growing partnership with the NHL and its clubs.

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Already the NHL’s official supply chain partner — with a multi-year partnership extension signed in October 2023 — Fastenal has worked with the Oilers at Rogers Place since 2024. The new agreement enables the distributor to supply the arena with a broad range of MRO products from tools and fasteners to JanSan supplies. Fastenal is also implementing additional Fastenal Managed Inventory (FMIT), including cloud-connected FASTVend and FASTBin devices to help the arena’s maintenance and janitorial staff operate more efficiently.

The partnership also gives Fastenal an enhanced presence during Oilers TV broadcasts and a dasherboard at Rogers Place during Oilers games.

“As the official MRO sponsor of the NHL, we’re able to take a strategic approach with inventory demand, ensuring arena readiness and operational excellence,” said Greg Mees, Fastenal’s Regional Vice President for Western Canada. “We’re thrilled to bring this expertise to Rogers Place.”

“They have an amazing facility, and we’re excited to outfit it with state-of-the-art Fastenal solutions and services,” added Dmitriy Lipes, Fastenal’s local district manager. “Being located in Edmonton, we take a lot of pride in serving such a historic team. We’re proud to partner on and off the ice.”

Fastenal’s national sponsorship of the NHL enables the League, its clubs and arenas to utilize the company’s FMIT, digital solutions and branch network to strengthen their supply chain and streamline operations.