Suppliers

Without a doubt, Makita is the preferred brand of power tool in the trade market. Makita has not relayed on past success or experiences, we are always receptive to new ideas and take action on new challenges. With new technology opening the way for new products, and improvements of existing products, Makita will remain the preferred brand of Power Tools in the trade market.

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has acted from a corporate philosophy of contributing to society through technology. In the intervening years, the world and society have changed greatly, but we have never lost our pioneering spirit, based on the principles of harmony and sincerity.

Now, as we embark upon the new century, global change is becoming ever more dynamic. We have adopted the phrase "Inspire the Next" as a declaration of our vow that the Hitachi brand will meet the expectations of our customers and society in this new age. This statement embodies Hitachi's commitment to continue to inspire coming generations with the latest products, systems and services, for a more vibrant society. It is also an expression of our strong commitment to boldly face whatever new challenges the times bring us: whatever comes "Next."

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 280,000 associates generated sales of EUR 45.1 billion in fiscal 2008. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries.

Bosch employs over 1,900 associates in Australia and New Zealand with activities spanning all three business sectors: Automotive Technology, Consumer Goods and Building Technology listed, and Industrial Technology. The regional headquarters is located in Clayton Victoria, Australia..

Milwaukee power tools is a global manufacturer and marketer of heavy-duty, portable electric power tools and accessories for professional users worldwide

Milwaukee power tools was founded in 1924 and is now the leading US manufacturer of heavy duty portable power tools and accessories.
These are no compromise tools, made to meet the highest standard to give NOTHING BUT HEAVY DUTY performance.
Superbly engineered, Milwaukee cordless tools offer a warranty that matches their quality – 5 years on the tool, 2 years on the battery.
All feature the very latest Lithium Ion battery technology. Milwaukee products are aimed at tradesmen, for whom quality, durability and reliability are a professional necessity.

Metabo manufactures electric power tools for today's professionals - who want to be sure they can rely on their equipment tomorrow as well. The high standards Metabo imposes have helped to make its name known throughout the world, in more than 100 countries.

With its own sales subsidiaries and its own service centres, Metabo works in real partnership with the specialist retail trade.

Founded in 1970 Toolware Sales Limited has since become the country’s largest supplier of quality trade tools essential to a number of industries.

Toolware has been dedicated to the goal of serving Retail Hardware and Tool Merchants throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific with quality hand tools, sourced worldwide, and selected to meet the needs of those in professional trades do-it-yourselfers.

Machinery Mart Ltd are the importers and master distributors for the Macma range of Woodworking Machinery. After 19 years of importing we can offer a product of quality, and proven reliability manufactured by some of the most technically advanced factories.

Very modern factories most ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 approved, have worked with us to make some of the small changes we have found necessary to more suit the wood worker in the New Zealand market place. With this co operation we have been able to establish Macma Machinery as one of the leading brands imported to New Zealand since 1986, backed also by a comprehensive Spare Parts and after Sales Service.

Tooline offers you a range of specially developed tools of the best quality, with affordable prices and the assurance of reliability and dependability.'

Tooline Ltd operates in the field of importation and distribution of power tools and allied machinery.
Its prime base is the Metabo line of power tools from Germany and to this has been added own branded woodworking and engineering machinery from China where excellent supply and manufacturing contacts have been made in recent years. A recently introduced line is compressors sourced again in China. Our interest in compressors has been developed over many years in association with an Australian counterpart and the range of product has been specifically developed for the Australasian market.

Tooline is a specialist company with many years of direct experience in power tools and complimentary machinery.
Based in Christchurch, it has representatives throughout New Zealand with a highly respected backup service.

HINDIN MARQUIP distributes a range of BRANDED hand tools, machinery and industrial equipment to suppliers into the automotive and engineering trades.

Established in 1945 with household brands MARQUIP compressed air equipment and De Vilbiss painting equipment we have expanded our livery to include the well-known brands WELLMADE pneumatic tools, WELDMASTER welding equipment and WATERBULLET water blasters.

Since 2000 GREATNECK hand tools and MACHINEWORKS generators and machinery were successfully added to the range together with a range of Italian made Vacuum cleaners.

Serving and supporting the industry for 70 years. Kerrick Industries Ltd is a leading supplier of commercial, industrial water blasters and vacuum cleaners imported from Italy, USA and Canada. Kerrick continues to lead the way in building and providing specialised machines, designed to the customer's specifications. Kerrick Industries, providing water blasting and vacuum cleaning solutions

Saint-Gobain Abrasives carries on the heritage of two major abrasives brands- Carborundum and Norton. The addition of the Flexovit reinforced wheel range to the Saint-Gobain package has resulted in an unequalled Abrasives Product offering from price competitive DIY consumables to state-of-the-art abrasives for industry.

Patience and Nicholson (NZ Ltd) started manufacturing Drills and Hacksaw Blades in 1962 under the EVACUT brand. The brand has grown in both local and export markets despite the flood of low quality overseas imports.

We are proud to be market leaders with just over 60% of our manufactured products exported to Australia, Pacific Islands, Malaysia, Thailand, Europe, South Africa, and Great Britain. Today Patience and Nicholson (NZ) Ltd employ over 150 Kiwi's and have grown their business to carry a full range of hand tools under the Cooper Tools, Kincrome, Cigweld brands to name a few.

We have a reputation for exceeding customer expectations, product innovation, and flexibility to move to the ever-changing market. When you are buying Patience and Nicholson Product you are keeping Kiwi's employed and helping support New Zealand Manufacturing.

EVACUT "WE MAKE EM HERE"

Wholesafe, Industrial Safety Equipment.

Started in 1987 Wholesafe has established itself at the forefront of supplying quality personal protection equipment into New Zealand, The
Pacific Islands and Australia.

Wholesafe has secured the exclusive New Zealand distribution of quality safety products from major manufacturers around the world, enabling an extensive range of personal protective equipment.

Brands such as Blue Eagle, Best Gloves, Elvex, Centurion Hardhats, XAX Clothing, JFY Respiratory, Spasciani Respiratory, Diadora Footwear, Red Wing Footwear, Vigil Antislip products Martindale airfed systems, Sellstrom auto welding helmets, Wilson welding screens and blankets and Uveto personal sun protection products enable Wholesafe to offer an extensive range of personal industrial quality safety equipment .

Wholesafe products are sourced to meet the needs of the trade and professional market where quality and performance can not be compromised. Wholesafe is a New Zealand owned and operated company.