Originally established in 1978 and incorporated into NIFAST Corporation in 1981, Heart of America (HOA) has established an expansive network of operations that serve a vast customer base throughout the Midwest. HOA is a primary supplier to many OEMs in the agricultural equipment industry as well as related farm and automotive industries such as irrigation equipment, fabricated buildings, and after-market wholesales. In addition, HOA is a stocking distributor of standard fasteners that are used by many domestic manufacturers.

A computerized inventory control system ensures the accuracy and traceability of all on-hand stock and provides immediate access to every item in inventory. The system is also capable of supporting a wide range of customer needs with the following value-added services:

	An inventory management program customized to the customer's needs
	EDI communications
	Customized delivery programs from multiple distribution sites
	Sourcing program with approved, domestic and overseas manufacturers
	Technical support and expertise on fastening applications
	42,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space with sites throughout the Midwest
	Barcode labeling
	A2LA-accredited testing laboratory within the corporation
	Member Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA)

Located 20 miles southwest of Downtown Kansas City, Missouri and only 40 minutes from Kansas City International Airport.

Located 80 miles west of Omaha, Nebraska, 70 miles northwest of Lincoln, Nebraska, and 45 miles south of Norfolk, Nebraska.

Located 90 miles north of Wichita, Kansas, 110 miles west of Topeka, Kansas, and less than 10 minutes from Salina Municipal Airport.