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Tool and equipment supplier Draper Tools has announced it has acquired two new brands, Van Vault and Defender Lighting.
Both brands were formerly part of Toolstream Ltd which entered administration on December 11 2025.
Van Vault is a supplier of vehicle and on-site security storage solutions, while Defender operates within the site lighting and power distribution industry.
Matt Sheen, CEO at Draper Tools says: “We are pleased to be able to incorporate two such well-known brands into the Draper offering. The acquisition allows us to continue meeting demand and helps us further our goal to provide the most comprehensive range of best-in-class tools to our customers.”
Further updates from Draper are due to follow, with greater detail on product availability set to be communicated in early 2026.
