Snap-on Tools, reportedly the U.K. brand leader in tools, tool storage and aftermarket workshop equipment, is celebrating its 45th anniversary by reporting the record sales it achieved in 2009. According to the company, Snap-on Tools’ sales exceeded £100 million for the first time, the third consecutive year of record sales levels. Sales are said to have grown in every product group – toolboxes, hand tools, power tools and hand-held diagnostic equipment.
“Today we are clear brand leaders in the UK automotive tools market, with a commanding market share,” says Terry Barcham, Snap-on Tools U.K. managing director, adding: “When Snap-on Tools first opened in the U.K. in 1965, we had five salesmen and three back-up staff. Today we have 435 dealer vans on the road and around 120 support people in our purpose-built U.K. headquarters in Kettering with a further 45 field-based personnel. The amazing success that we have achieved has resulted from several factors, including a continual stream of great products created through constant R&D aimed to keep us ahead of the field.
“Looking back 45 years, we are gratified by what Snap-on has achieved in the U.K. marketplace and to mark this, our 45th year, we are introducing some very exciting new products, such as the latest addition to our diagnostics range VantagePro, our new cordless impact wrench CTU6850 and our new McLarenSport branded tool box combination – all aimed to ensure that we continue to stay well ahead of the field,” Barcham commented. (Tyres & Accessories)
