Insight

Established in 2020, Fast Trade has experienced significant growth in just a few years – creating a widespread network of distribution and logistic centres in both the EMEA region and the new markets of the Emirates and Morocco, as well as an eCommerce platform dedicated to the B2B market, which exploits all the potential of digital. 

Fast Trade, part of the Fontana Gruppo, is able to offer the widest range of both standard and special fastening solutions for multiple sectors, from industry to infrastructure, petrochemical to wind energy. “The wide choice of products in the catalogue combines with the opportunity to take advantage of tailor-made services in the design of dedicated solutions, as well as take advantage of a distribution footprint that covers the entire national territory,” explains Jesus Herrera, CEO at Fast Trade.

In the last few years, Fast Trade’s activity has undergone a strong acceleration thanks to an agreement signed with SIGMA Enterprises LLC, a company specialised in the distribution of industrial products in the United Arab Emirates and in the Gulf Cooperation Council region – belonging to Mazrui International, which is a privately held diversified holding company operating across numerous sectors and asset classes.

In 2023 Fast Trade also acquired ownership of Intermétal, based in Nancy, France, a company specialised in the distribution of screws and small metal parts for industry in general – with the acquisition helping Fast Trade to expand with new product lines and solutions. Furthermore, in 2024 Fast Trade and Mungo Italia Srl became partners with the aim of providing a complete service to a vast clientele throughout Italy. Mungo Italia is a leader in fixing, sealing and thermoacoustic insulation technologies – with the company offering a long series of brands recognised and appreciated by the fixing, sealing and insulation markets. The two companies have already started collaborating on a series of projects and activities, which will also lead to benefits for the respective sales networks.

“Thanks to our links with the Fontana Gruppo, we are also able to develop adhoc projects for customers, working in partnership for the creation of special fasteners for every type of need,” highlights Jesus. “Fast Trade is also in-line with environmental policies, including sustainability. We not only comply with environmental regulatory requirements but we interpret its indications and values with a view to continuous improvement.”

Jesus continues: “To add to this, Fast Trade has a deep knowledge of the specific reference markets and an on-site presence that guarantees speed and continuous assistance. As a business we also have an inventiveness, flexibility, as well as a real empathy with the customer, plus the ability to take a deep and sincere interest in the customer’s needs, which also makes the difference in business.”

Amongst the many new features this year, Fast Trade has also expanded into the African continent with the acquisition of Technofix Maroc, a Casablanca-based company with over 30 years of experience and the owner of the Fix it brand. Jesus comments: “We are very satisfied with the company, as well as its widespread presence across the territory and the customer/product portfolios it brings as a legacy. With this new incorporation into Fast Trade, we will be ready for upcoming projects in the coming years such as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. We are convinced that this can be an excellent gateway to the broader market of the African continent in countries such as Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea and Ghana.”

Going forward, Fast Trade has also set itself a target to have an even wider product range within the next five years. “Fast Trade’s business model is scalable for markets, product offerings, solutions – for all the sectors in which it operates,” underlines Jesus. “The company is already one of the most complete operators within the distribution sector and it is looking to consolidate its position. Through the approach we are taking we will become a unique supplier compared to the classic product distributor.”