FAST Fastenal Company

Learn.com�, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST), the largest fastener distributor in the nation, with headquarters in Winona, MN, has selected the LearnCenter� platform to deliver on-demand blended training to its employees. �We needed a solution that would extend and enhance the training and development of our team members by providing on-demand training that was available 24/7, featured self-directed learning and self enrollment in addition to our instructor led curriculum. Using LearnCenter we can manage both aspects of our blended learning initiative within one solution, LearnCenter,� said Dr. Peter Guidinger, Director of the Fastenal School of Business. �We researched many vendors, but selected Learn.com because we wanted a solution provider with a good track record of successful implementations and upgrades. Learn.com�s strong belief in exceptional client service and addressing the needs of its clients meshed well with our company. Learn.com took the time to know our business and didn�t try to sell us software. We were impressed with LearnCenter�s all in one feature set that included talent, learning and content management without having to buy or integrate additional modules. Key features for us were the testing and survey engine, development plans, reporting features, as well as the solution�s configurability, flexibility and considerable functionality,� added Dr. Guidinger. About the LearnCenter Platform Built on Learn.com�s award-winning Learning Management System (LMS) technology, the LearnCenter platform has grown into the industry�s leading and most complete Talent Management Suite (TMS). The LearnCenter platform manages the entire pre-hire to retire lifecycle by creating a cost effective, high quality training, development and measurement environment designed to empower users with visibility into and control of their career planning while providing management with real-time business intelligence. Learning Management, Performance Management, Content Management, Online Authoring, Succession Planning, Collaboration, e-Commerce, Portal Authoring and more are included within one solution, with one interface and one partner � Learn.com. About Fastenal Company Fastenal sells different types of industrial and construction supplies in the following product categories: threaded fasteners and miscellaneous supplies; tools; metal cutting tool blades and abrasives; fluid transfer components and accessories for hydraulic and pneumatic power; material handling; storage and packaging products; janitorial, chemical and paint products; electrical supplies; welding supplies; safety supplies; and metals, alloys and materials. As of February 29, 2008, Fastenal operated 2,186 stores in the United States (all 50 states), Canada (all provinces), Puerto Rico (multiple), Mexico (14 states), Singapore (one location), Netherlands (one location), and China (one location) selling to the general public. The Company operates 13 distribution centers located in Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, Washington, California, Utah, North Carolina, Kansas, Ontario, Canada; and Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Additional information regarding Fastenal Company is available on the Fastenal Company World Wide Web site at http://www.fastenal.com. About Learn.com Learn.com� is the worldwide leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity with more than 50 million end users around the globe. Our broad suite of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications can fully automate the pre-hire to retire lifecycle within any organization. Learn.com�s unwavering commitment to understanding client needs, goals and objectives allows us to partner with our clients to increase business performance. The Learn.com family of solutions includes the award-winning LearnCenter� learning and talent management suite, the WebRoom� Web conferencing suite, the CourseMaker Studio� Authoring Tool, Mentor� EPSS and the 1,000 title Learn2� online course library. For more information please visit www.learn.com or call 954-233-4000. Learn.com, its logo, LearnCenter, CourseMaker Studio, Mentor and Learn2 are registered trademarks of Learn.com. All other trademarks are respectfully acknowledged.