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Decorating equipment manufacturer in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire
Draper Tools started out in 1919 when the founder, Bert Draper, sold government surplus and tools around the Kingston Upon Thames' markets. This led to the purchase of the original warehouse, from which the Draper Tool Company Limited as we know it today was born, although at this time it was known as B. Draper & Son Limited and owned the trademark B.D.S. Although Drapers sold its own brand as early as this time, it was also a quality Engineers Merchant and Tool Wholesaler, selling brands well known today, such as, Britool, King Dick, Elliott Lucas, etc.

Bert Draper Passed away in 1963 and control of the Company passed to his son Norman. With the increased business and cramped conditions at Kingston, Norman purchased the freehold rights to the current premises in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire at auction in 1963. Norman pushed the business forward dramatically and developed the 'Draper' brand as we know it today, by importing quality tools from all around the World. He also established 'exclusive' relationships on a family to family basis, with such Companies as Elora and Knipex, which still exist today.

Norman died in 1994 and the Company is now run by his son, John. His wife Joan, who passed away in 1999, produced, almost single-handedly, the Company's first type-written catalogue in 1953. This level of family involvement would be rare in any other company of this size in the UK... But then Draper Tools is no 'other company!'

John took over the reins in 1992 with the task of taking the company into the new century. Draper Tools continues to thrive on a mixture of inward investment, active support for the independent stockist, striving for operational efficiency and all underpinned by the golden rule since 1919 - Guaranteed Quality. The current premises in Chandler's Ford have been added to considerably since its purchase and has now reached a size of 535,000 sq.ft. It is now probably the largest stock of tools in one place in the UK.

Surveying equipment manufacturer in Andover, Hampshire
Mitutoyo is the world's leading manufacturer of precision measuring equipment, offering a huge range of products from micrometers, calipers and dial gauges to hardness testers, vision measuring systems and 3D coordinate measuring machines from sales offices in more than 40 countries, supported by aftersales representation in more than 100.

In the UK, in addition to providing top-quality products for manufacturing industry, Mitutoyo offers machine-specific training for customers as well as general metrology training courses for companies wishing to upgrade staff skill levels. Support services include technical advice on specific applications of the company’s products, UKAS-certified calibration, sub-contract measurement, and bespoke system design for particularly challenging measurement and component handling applications.

Long-established links with national standards organisations, investing in the best people and the finest facilities, and a belief in building strong customer relationships are the fundamentals that keep us at the forefront of measurement technology.

Manufacturing excellence is paramount at Mitutoyo. Standards are linked worldwide both by our own procedures and those of the ISO organisation.

At Mitutoyo we continue to invest money, time and effort in providing the best possible solutions for our customers in terms of sales, support, repair and training facilities. Our nationwide resources and the backing of the finest production and research establishments ensure that an investment in Mitutoyo products and services is a wise business decision.

Cleaning equipment manufacturer in Southampton, Hampshire
Truvox International is a leading supplier of commercial and industrial floorcare machines, based in Southampton, England. From the production of its first electrical polishing machines in the early 1960’s, Truvox has successfully expanded both its product range and its geographic reach to a point where it is now recognised in over 70 countries worldwide.

Truvox International prides itself in being a world leader in the design and production of innovative floorcare machines as well as demonstrating thorough attention to quality standards. Truvox is a BSI Registered Company (BS EN ISO 9001:2008).

Truvox International has a wide range of well established brands including Orbis rotary burnishers, Hydromist carpet extractors, Valet vacuums, Multiwash scrubbers and Cimex three brush technology.

Truvox International is supported in the delivery of outstanding value cleaning solutions by a network of dedicated dealers across the UK and worldwide.

Truvox International became part of the Tacony Corporation based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA in 2007, providing it with world class development facilities, access to an even wider range of product permutations and extensive sourcing options including manufacture in the UK, USA, China and India.

Truvox International strives for excellence in all its activities relating to the design, manufacture and global sales of commercial and industrial cleaning equipment.

Our objective is to fully meet market and customer expectations concerning product design and manufacture, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and to provide a pleasant and developmental environment for staff.