Draper’s garage storage brand Bunker has launched a new Load-Up Stacking System. The Load-Up Boxes seamlessly stack together, attaching securely to each other, whichever way around they’re facing. Valuable contents are kept safe with durable auto interlocking side latches for maximum security and easy portability. An IP65 waterproof and dustproof …
Read More »Leyland opens 35th store in Belsize Park
Leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has opened the doors to its latest new store; the store, based at Belsize Park at 147-151 Haverstock Hill, was revealed to customers for the first time on October 15. Leyland now has 35 stores across London, more than any other DIY and decorating …
Read More »CK renews promotion for 2024
C.K Tools, has launched its Renewables Highlight Promotion offering trade customers discounts across premium tools designed for the renewables sector. The promotion, which runs from the beginning of May to 28 June 2024, offers discounts of over 60% on many of the premium tools C.K Tools is known for, including …
Read More »CKI’s announces passing of former chairman
Carl Kammerling International has announced that Arnold Kammerling, former chairman and managing director of Carl Kammerling International (CKI), passed away on January 29 2024 at 88 years of age. He was the last surviving family member of his generation. Kammerling joined CKI, the home of C.K Tools, in 1956 and …
Read More »CKI appoints new head of marketing
Carl Kammerling International (CKI), the home of C.K Tools, has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of Mark Grayson Wood as head of marketing. He will oversee a comprehensive marketing strategy to showcase the craftmanship and durability of new and innovative products across CKI brands including C.K Tools, Clipacore …
Read More »Hultafors’ collection of tools
Well on the way to becoming most preferred tool brand for discerning tradesmen and women, the hallmark of Hultafors Tools is the Swedish design that’s made to last. Whether you’re measuring, marking or levelling; cutting, chopping or chiselling; prying, striking or wrecking, the innovative designs, precision and ergonomics of Hultafors …
Read More »iF Design Award for Hultafors Tools
Added to the Red Dot Design Award for Workwear, the Hultafors Group has just won the iF Design Award for the Hultafors Snap-Off Knife (SRP18A) and the HDM Dry Marker. With over 7200 entries from 56 countries, competition was intense. After much deliberation, the 78-member jury – made up of …
Read More »Tools needed to help young people in Africa
RGB Building Supplies is delighted to have once again joined forces with South West-based charity Amigos to invite customers and members of the local community to donate preloved tools, which will go on to be used by young people in Africa. For the past 13 years Amigos has been providing …
Read More »Introduction of the new Tool Angel service at Williams & Co
Tool theft was a huge topic for Tradespeople in 2019, with one insurer estimating that a third of tradespeople have had their tools stolen – plumbing, heating and ventilation contractors being the 4th most impacted trade. Williams & Co began to listen to what their customers had to say, and …
Read More »Draper Tools advent calendar raises £3,000 for 100-year-old charity
Family-run tool firm, Draper Tools, launched its first-ever tool advent calendar earlier this year, with 24 doors of tools to open in the countdown to Christmas. With Christmas being the season of goodwill, Draper has been donating £1 from the sale of every calendar to its 2019 charity partner, Care …
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