Northern Regional Director

Greenhithe, United Kingdom

June 1982 - Present

About Toolbank Since the opening of the first branch in 1972 by Arthur Clemson and John Twallin, Toolbank has developed into one of the leading distributors of tools, accessories and hardware products to merchant, retail and e-commerce markets throughout the UK & Ireland. Trading from strategically sited warehouses backed by extensive central distribution resources, we provide our customers with 24/48hour service on over 30,000 products via our network of specialist logistical facilities. We provide comprehensive ranges from over 260 leading and specialist brands such as Stanley, DeWalt,Milwaukee,Ryobi,Irwin, Bahco, Evostik, Stabila, Monument, Dickies, Ronseal, Hozelock, Kidde, Loctite, Bulldog, Vitrex, Yale. We have an international procurement division in Shanghai as well as exclusive brands and agencies such as Faithfull, Scan, Toughbuilt and Lighthouse. This extensive range of sources ensures we can provide products for our customers to suit every trade, task and budget. As part of our philosophy of helping customers develop their business by selling our ranges, we provide several unique marketing initiatives including full colour A4 or A5 catalogues that can be personalised and laminated on a plinth as a “silent salesman”, seasonal point of sale support, a simple-to-use B2B website to identify and source products (and produce individual marketing literature), as well as a range of website and data provision services to suit consumer and industrial environments. Our team also provides knowledgeable, experienced account management and support at all levels including product specialists, account managers and a localised team of sales people in all areas. Integrity of policy remains a core commitment to our customers as we only trade with genuine re- sellers, thus enabling us to work together wholeheartedly. Toolbank as part of the Dormole group of companies remains privately-owned and managed business, committed to providing a first class, effici