Fastenal sponsors Ireland's pro hockey team
With an eye on brand exposure in Northern Ireland, Fastenal has entered a sponsorship agreement with the Belfast Giants, the only professional ice hockey team on the island.
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| Gabe Bast, defenseman for the Belfast Giants and Steve Thornton, sports director for The Odyssey Trust, pose in front of Fastenal’s rink board at The SSE Arena, Belfast. |
Fastenal has been an official partner of the National Hockey League (NHL) in North America since August 2020. The Giants sponsorship is Fastenal's first foray into the U.K.'s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), whose 2025–2026 season kicked off on September 13 and runs through April 2026.
Founded in 2000, the Belfast Giants have enjoyed consistent on-ice success over the past 25 years. The team is deeply committed to the local community, spearheading grass roots initiatives, school programs, and charitable projects that inspire players and fans alike.
Fastenal began operating in Northern Ireland in 2012 and, like the Giants, has grown with the community. "As part of the Northern Ireland business landscape for 13 years, we've built teams, we've built businesses, and we've become part of the fabric of the city and country," said Andrew Davidson, regional vice president for Fastenal. "We're extremely proud to represent Belfast in this endeavor, and we're dedicated to the future growth of Northern Ireland."
Steve Thornton, sports director of The Odyssey Trust, the organization that manages the Belfast Giants, added, "Fastenal's support of the NHL demonstrates their passion for ice hockey, and we're proud to bring that commitment to Belfast through this new partnership. Aligning with a partner of Fastenal's caliber reflects the ambitions of our organization, and we look forward to building a strong and successful relationship together in the season ahead."
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