Fastenal’s new MS distro center

JACKSON, Miss. – The industrial supply company Fastenal is locating a distribution center in Madison County, Miss. The project is an $11.5M investment that will create 60 jobs over the next three years, according to the Mississippi Development Authority. Fastenal provides companies with fasteners, tools and supplies needed to manufacture products, build structures and maintain facilities and equipment, including for the oil and gas industry. The new 129,000-square-foot distribution center will be the firm’s 15th in North America. MDA is providing assistance for site preparation and infrastructure improvements. Madison County is also providing some assistance for infrastructure improvements. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall and is expected to be completed by fall 2019. (Source: MDA 06/04/18)