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There is an exciting development taking place within the mobile tool sales industry. Independent tool distributors can now offer apprentice motor technicians SP Tools, an exclusive range of lifetime-warranty hand tools, of which the quality matches those of other leading brands already available in the UK, but, at an affordable price. Apprentices these days can struggle to make ends meet with the increased financial pressure of a harsh economy and, yet still, there is also the need to have the right tools at their disposal to do their job and complete their courses. To ease the stress, ITDN has launched SP Tools, as this brand is able to offer incredible quality of professional tools at affordable prices. SP Tools is an Australianowned company that has been established for more than 40 years and is a market leader in professional hand tools within their home market. The ITDN Director, Simon Wright, said: "The future of the automotive repair and service industry is in every college and training centre running apprentice programmes up and down the country. “We believe that it is of paramount importance that the apprentices have the right tools to complete their training and start their careers within the automotive industry using tools that are made for the professional and equipment that will stand the test of time. SP Tools is a brand that apprentices will be proud to have in the workshop.
“We also want apprentices to know that you can have the quality and desirable tools without the financial pressure that can be associated with making these purchases.” The SP Tools product range is very comprehensive and the choice varies. Brightly coloured toolboxes filled with high-quality chrome is certainly not taking a choice to have second best. Custom toolkits can be assembled to suit the specific needs of the type of course being completed and can grow with individuals as their skills and experience within the workshop develop. Tom Tucker, SP Tools CEO, commented: “Expanding into
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the United Kingdom and European markets is another extremely exciting move for the SP brand. SP Tools has been working with colleges and apprentices supplying toolkits for many years, providing essential tools for the apprentice to complete their training. “We are looking forward to working closely in the future with our new business partners to grow and develop this part of the market. We are actively utilising the ITDN’s existing members in the UK to maximise the brand presence as a continuation of our market leader status throughout the industry.”
impressive range To know that the network of mobile independent tool dealers calling at your place of work are part of a national group, gives apprentices the reassurance that all sales are backed by an established organisation that can supply and meet the requirements of the modern workshop environment. There is always a central point of contact that can be used to source specific tools or to ask questions about other tools and services on offer within the UK. In addition to SP Tools, ITDN tool distributors have access to many manufacturers of tools
focused on the automotive industry, all of which are providing value for money products to make achieving professional technician qualifications that bit easier. In addition, some ITDN members are able to offer customers finance, from six months to three years making those high value items even more affordable (subject to status). More information about this service is available online at www.itdn.uk.com and you can call 0333 1234507 for information on distributors able to offer finance within your area.
As part of this feature, the ITDN is now giving all the readers of AVT the opportunity to keep up-todate with all news and exclusive offers available within the UK hand tool industry. Follow the ITDN on Twitter and Facebook, and the first 50 individuals will be rewarded with a free SP Tools beanie hat to help keep you warm in the winter months. Simply like their Facebook page and send a private message quoting AVTBeanieOffer, with your contact details including your college information OR follow them on Twitter and send a direct message (AVTBeanieOffer) with the same contact information and college details to receive a free gift.
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