Howdens extends tool marking kit pilot

Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, has extended its free tool marking kit pilot as new research shows a third of tradespeople have been affected by tool theft

Howdens will give away free tool marking kits to tradespeople at its Benton depot on Wednesday, 3rd September to help prevent tool theft in the area.

The free tool marking kits will be distributed on a first come, first served basis to local tradespeople visiting the depot as part of the Big Howdens Trade Day, when Howdens will offer trade customers exclusive deals on selected products including joinery, doors and hardware products at depots nationwide for one day only.

Howdens’ own research of its trade customers highlights the ongoing problem of tool theft, as a third (32%) of tradespeople asked said they have been affected, and of those affected, 58% had missed out on work as a result.

Claire Bailey, regional director at Howdens said; “Our research shows the disruption and delays that tool theft can cause – and also what a widespread problem it is, with more than a third of trades affected. With this latest activity, we want to save our trade customers time and money, by helping to protect their kit.”

Each free tool marking kit can be used to mark up to 50 pieces of equipment.