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About Us

Established in 1989 Tools of the Trade Limited partners with carefully selected, specialist manufacturers across Europe and the USA; many of whom work exclusively with us as their trusted UK distributor to grow their brand’s presence in the UK market.

With a portfolio of brands covering professional, trade-quality hand tools, power tool accessories, tool storage and personal protective equipment. We purposely opt not to have competing product types and brands within our portfolio.

We hold stock of over 1500 individual product lines in our purpose-built, centrally located distribution centre, our ability to seamlessly supply the large omni-channel, national retailers and their distribution networks is something we have perfected over many years. With service levels consistently over 95%.

Tools of the Trade focus on delivering innovative products; designed and tested with end users. Working directly with manufacturers ensures innovation and product development that can be unique to the UK market and how UK trades work.

All products are manufactured and certified to stringent international standards, backed by manufacturer guarantees and in line with UN sustainability goals.

Our Mission

Is to deliver quality, innovation and service throughout the supply chain.

“We are distributors of professional, trade-quality hand tools, power tool accessories, tool storage and personal protective equipment. We work with a portfolio of brands – some we own, we have exclusive UK distribution rights for others. Every brand and product is selected specifically for: innovation, functionality, performance and design. All are rigorously tested and evaluated by the trade."

Tools of the Trade – Made to Work…

We import from 18 production units located across 4 continents and hold stock in our purpose-built UK distribution centre. Ensuring stock availability runs above 95% with the ability to supply up to 6 weeks of additional sales*.

Our Warehouse Management System (WMS) tracks each product movement and every order received.
Enabling us to deliver a service level On Time and In Full (OTIF) target of between 95% and 99%, we despatch 15,000 units per week on average and have stock and pick accuracy levels of over 99.5% with 100% of orders received through our WMS system before 14:30 GMT being despatched the same day.

*based on bestselling product lines only

28 Years and Counting…

Tools of the Trade is centred around brands and building their recognition. We have successfully been importing, stocking, and selling brands since 1989; driven by our passion for service, our desire to understand what trades love (and hate) and our obsession with knowing the UK market.

Brands set the standards and drive the innovation for every market in the World. We own some of the brands in our portfolio, many we don’t but all are specialist, replicating our passion, desire, and obsession.

Our Company History