There is an excitingdevelopment taking placewithin the mobile tool salesindustry. Independent tooldistributors can now offerapprentice motor techniciansSP Tools, an exclusive range oflifetime-warranty hand tools, ofwhich the quality matchesthose of other leading brandsalready available in the UK,but, at an affordable price.

Apprentices these days canstruggle to make ends meetwith the increased financialpressure of a harsh economyand, yet still, there is also theneed to have the right tools attheir disposal to do their joband complete their courses. Toease the stress, ITDN haslaunched SP Tools, as thisbrand is able to offer incrediblequality of professional tools ataffordable prices.

SP Tools is an Australian-owned company that has beenestablished for more than 40years and is a market leader inprofessional hand tools withintheir home market.

The ITDN Director, SimonWright, said: "The future of theautomotive repair and serviceindustry is in every college andtraining centre runningapprentice programmes upand down the country.

“We believe that it is ofparamount importance thatthe apprentices have the righttools to complete their trainingand start their careers withinthe automotive industry usingtools that are made for theprofessional and equipmentthat will stand the test of time.SP Tools is a brand thatapprentices will be proud tohave in the workshop.

“We also want apprenticesto know that you can have thequality and desirable toolswithout the financial pressurethat can be associated withmaking these purchases.”

The SP Tools product rangeis very comprehensive and thechoice varies. Brightlycoloured toolboxes filled withhigh-quality chrome is certainlynot taking a choice to havesecond best. Custom toolkitscan be assembled to suit thespecific needs of the type ofcourse being completed andcan grow with individuals astheir skills and experiencewithin the workshop develop.

Tom Tucker, SP Tools CEO,commented: “Expanding into

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As part of this feature, theITDN is now giving all thereaders of AVT theopportunity to keep up-to-date with all news andexclusive offers availablewithin the UK hand toolindustry. Follow the ITDNon Twitter and Facebook,and the first 50 individualswill be rewarded with a freeSP Tools beanie hat to helpkeep you warm in thewinter months.

Simply like their Facebookpage and send a privatemessage quotingAVTBeanieOffer, with yourcontact details includingyour college information ORfollow them on Twitter andsend a direct message(AVTBeanieOffer) with thesame contact informationand college details toreceive a free gift.

the United Kingdom andEuropean markets is anotherextremely exciting move forthe SP brand. SP Tools hasbeen working with collegesand apprentices supplyingtoolkits for many years,providing essential tools forthe apprentice to completetheir training.

“We are looking forward toworking closely in the futurewith our new businesspartners to grow and developthis part of the market. We areactively utilising the ITDN’sexisting members in the UK tomaximise the brand presenceas a continuation of ourmarket leader statusthroughout the industry.”

impressive rangeTo know that the network ofmobile independent tooldealers calling at your place ofwork are part of a nationalgroup, gives apprentices thereassurance that all sales arebacked by an establishedorganisation that can supplyand meet the requirements ofthe modern workshopenvironment. There is alwaysa central point of contact thatcan be used to source specifictools or to ask questionsabout other tools and serviceson offer within the UK.

In addition to SP Tools,ITDN tool distributors haveaccess to manymanufacturers of tools

focused on the automotiveindustry, all of which areproviding value for moneyproducts to make achievingprofessional technicianqualifications that bit easier.In addition, some ITDNmembers are able to offercustomers finance, from sixmonths to three yearsmaking those high valueitems even more affordable(subject to status).

More information about thisservice is available online atwww.itdn.uk.com and youcan call 0333 1234507 forinformation on distributorsable to offer finance withinyour area.

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