Meet our suppliers - Draper Tools

Draper Tools started out in 1919 when the founder, Bert Draper, sold government surplus and tools from a hand barrow around the Kingston-Upon-Thames markets. This led to the purchase of the original warehouse in Kingston, from which the Draper Tool Company Ltd was born.


Although Drapers sold it's 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. With the increased business and cramped conditions at Kingston , Draper Tools purchased the freehold rights to the current premises in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire at auction in 1963.



Draper Tools continues to thrive on a mixture of inward investment and striving for operational efficiency, all underpinned by the golden rule since 1919 - Guaranteed Quality.


The current premises in Chandlers Ford, have been added to considerably since it's purchase and has now reached a size of 400,000sq.ft. It is now probably the largest stock of tools in one place in the UK.


We are proud to include garden power tools, welders, air compressors and air tools, woodworking equipment, generators, garage and workshop equipment in our range of products.
We also supply the full range of Draper spares and can provide technical specifications and manuals for the full Draper range.


You can find a wide selection of Draper products at http://www.aktivetools.com/ or give us a ring on 01162 692471 to enquire about any item or spare part. Alternatively, drop us an email at enquiries@aktivetrading.com.