Description

Fast-Rite International Inc. is a leading provider and optimizer of quality industrial components and supply chain management solutions, specializing primarily in the OEM market. Founded in 1992 by George I. Woods, the company brings over 25 years of manufacturing expertise and a deep industrial heritage to its clients worldwide. Headquartered in Glendale Heights, Illinois, Fast-Rite operates a cutting-edge 30,000 square foot facility equipped with state-of-the-art packaging, quality assurance laboratories, and advanced warehouse management technology. The company stocks millions of standard and custom-engineered components including fasteners, metal stampings, castings, assemblies, plastic injection molded parts, abrasives, anchors, and tools. Fast-Rite is ISO 9001:2015 certified and serves the world’s most demanding manufacturers by delivering cost-effective, high-quality products and services. Their engineering team excels in value engineering and designing tooling for diverse manufacturing processes such as die-casting, metal stamping, cold heading, screw machining, plastic injection molding, electronics, and CNC machining. The company’s product portfolio includes custom fasteners made from a wide range of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals like brass, Monel®, and Inconel®, as well as plastic. With a global footprint, Fast-Rite maintains multiple distribution centers across the United States, along with full-service sales, warehouse, and production facilities in Mexico and Asia. Their IMMEX-compliant Mexican operations also offer comprehensive third-party logistics (3PL) services including warehousing, contract logistics, and value-added solutions. Fast-Rite’s commitment to lean distribution, competitive pricing, and world-class service supports their mission to optimize OEMs’ management of industrial components through the integration of people, technology, and experience. Core company values emphasize price competitiveness, exceptional customer service, global reach, uncompromising quality, trust, foresight, and productivity enhancement. By leveraging advanced quality testing, barcode systems, and automation, Fast-Rite ensures precise, reliable products and efficient supply chain management. Their Auto-Feed assembly tools and productivity consulting further help clients improve operational efficiency and profitability. Fast-Rite International is dedicated to being a trusted partner that drives measurable gains and supports the growth and success of its customers worldwide.