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By providing three things – truly local service, the world's largest vending program, and unmatched inventory management – Fastenal saves your business time and money. Our customers are organizations wanting to strengthen their supply chains and businesses looking to streamline their operations. In a world of disruptions, Fastenal is a supply chain partner you can count on.

Industrial Metal Supply Company (IMS) is a full line metal distributor serving the needs of metal users throughout California and Arizona since 1948. Now over seventy years old, IMS is renowned for an extensive inventory, robust production capabilities and exceptional customer service. Our product line includes a long list of metals in various alloys, shapes, and sizes; specialty and decorative metals; as well as a large selection of metalworking tools and supplies. In addition to the extensive online selection, IMS services its customers from seven locations, open six days a week. Each location offers a Will-Call center and a store which allows the company to offer same day service, along with a fleet of 40 trucks providing next day delivery. Our customers consistently tell us that the personal, responsive service and presentation IMS offers is unlike any other in the metal business, and it’s what keeps them coming back year after year. Every IMS employee has a single focus and that is to save our customers time — it’s the most valuable asset we can give them, so we do, everyday.

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