ToolBUSINESS+HIRE


Is published 10 times a year by:


Airstream Business Communications Ltd, Wiston,


Coppice Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4NN, England, UK.


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Editor/Director Anne Hall


Advertising Manager Christine Williams Direct tel: 01444 450071


Editorial Manager Belinda May


Production Manager David Paddick


Circulation Manager Linda Barker


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Product News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Voice of the Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 VDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Irwin Independent Review . . . . . . . . 8 DIY/DEC/Workwear . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 THS: D. J. Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ToolBusiness+Hire website info . . 14


Rapid Independent Review . . . . . . . 16 Hire Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21


Toolstream Independent Review . . . 22 Company News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ToolBusiness Directory. . . . . . . . . . 28


Toolbusiness+Hire magazine receives editorial contributions from many different sources, we endeavor to ensure all information contained in the magazine, including claims about products’ performance and any company’s market position are accurate.


However we cannot accept responsibility for any omissions or errors in material we reproduce in good faith, either in contributions from individuals or companies, or in advertising reproduced within Toolbusiness+Hire.


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If you wish to express any opinion on any subject covered by ToolBusiness+Hire magazine you can write to: ToolBusiness+Hire c/o the Editor, Anne Hall, or e-mail (info@airstream.co.uk)


A note from The Editor


I have heard from some of the shops and hire outlets that receive our magazine that trade is picking up fast with the lovely spring weather. Many of us are inspired by the sunshine to tackle those long awaited DIY jobs and of course do a spot of gardening. All good news for those in the tool trade! We have been working hard updating our new website and I hope to attend


Internet World at Earls Court in mid May to learn some more about digital and on-line business. Turn to our feature entitled ‘A Tour Around Our Newly Launched Website’ for a quick look at all we have to offer in this exciting medium.


Elsewhere in the magazine we have an interesting Voice of the Industry article with information about carbon reduction commitments and renewable energy products. We have features on Electrical/Electronic Tools and VDE products, Decorating and DIY, Tool Storage Systems and Hire.


The Company profile this month is a company in Bury St Edmunds, D J Evans Ltd. Peter Brett has written a range of Tool reviews: - a Nail Gun from Rapid, a GMC Line


Trimmer from Toolstream and a range of drill bits from Irwin Tools. When you have enjoyed reading the magazine including the web tour, go to


www.toolbusiness.co.uk where the digital version has live, instant links to the advertisers and their emails. A convenient way to follow up on those items of interest to your company.


Have you entered the Draper Giveaway Competition? Go to our archive page on the


ToolBUSINESS+HIRE website www.toolbusiness.co.uk/index.php/magazine-archive/ and click on the February issue. On page 11 you will find your final chance to enter and win one of two great prizes. Good Luck!


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