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TRUE TOOL THEFT IMPACT<br />

A Screwfix survey has found tradespeople who have been victims of tool theft are having to replace up to £5,000<br />

worth of tools and can lose up to two days of vital earnings, impacting both their professional and personal lives.<br />

46<br />

of tradespeople<br />

have had their<br />

tools stolen<br />

%<br />

39 %<br />

of victims have had<br />

their tools stolen<br />

at least twice<br />

The true cost of tool<br />

theft to the trade...<br />

UK tradespeople who<br />

have their tools stolen<br />

have to replace<br />

£5000<br />

worth of tools<br />

After conducting research amongst their customers, 46% of respondents stated they have had their tools stolen, and<br />

39% said they’ve had them stolen at least twice. When it comes to protecting their tools, the majority of tradespeople<br />

said they take measures to keep their tools safe, with the most popular methods being ‘removing tools from the van<br />

overnight’ (26%) and ‘installing CCTV’ (18%). There was also a strong feeling reflected by 56% who believe more<br />

should be done to help protect tradespeople’s tools and vans. One way in which Screwfix is showing its support is<br />

through tool marking. Local authorities are hosting events across Screwfix’s 630 stores to help prevent tool theft,<br />

LOCK & TRACK<br />

YOUR TOOLS<br />

driving awareness and providing tips to prevent future thefts. To further support, Screwfix is constantly working with its suppliers to<br />

enhance its range, and the latest addition is Milwaukee ONE-KEY. ONE-KEY is a digital platform that has been integrated into several premium products and<br />

enables you to easily pinpoint missing tools quickly. The tool can be remotely locked whilst in range of the ONE-KEY app, making it unusable, even if taken out<br />

of range. Screwfix’s survey showed that 60% of tradespeople surveyed would be interested in buying power tools with this type of functionality installed.<br />

www.screwfix.com/brand/milwaukee-one-key/<br />

60 %<br />

MAXIMUM COMFORT & MOBILITY ON SITE<br />

With a range of new AllroundWork stretch trousers available throughout the UK, there’s plenty of flexibility<br />

for every professional craftsman and woman to stretch their performance on site comfortably.<br />

The new stretchy work trousers for men have a loose fit for a classic Snickers Workwear look and feel, with<br />

stretch Cordura for increased durability as well as improved ventilation and close quarter mobility. What’s more,<br />

the new slim-fit work trousers for women are shaped to fit the female anatomy. The ergonomic ‘women’s fit’<br />

includes wider hips and a narrower waist for a street-wise, fashionable look with optimal comfort and freedom of<br />

movement built-in. www.snickersworkwear.co.uk<br />

would be interested<br />

in buying tools with<br />

increased security<br />

features<br />

Lock your<br />

tool and disable remotely<br />

Track your tool’s location from anywhere<br />

56<br />

would<br />

like to<br />

see more<br />

done to<br />

protect<br />

against<br />

tool theft<br />

%<br />

TALE OF THE TAPE FROM TESA<br />

tesa says it not only understands that using the wrong tape can have expensive repercussions, but<br />

has responded to the industry’s need for quality in all conditions, temperatures and environments.<br />

Consequently, the company has produced tesa 4621, a pressure sensitive adhesive tape based on a<br />

polyethylene layer reinforced with a polyester fabric.More robust than most paper grades, this<br />

multipurpose, outdoor cloth tape is 130µm thick and provides high initial adhesion on various<br />

surfaces, but can also be re-positioned as required. Easy to write on, it is suitable as a repairing tape<br />

in most environments. www.tesa.co.uk<br />

STEP INTO COMFORT & PROTECTION<br />

Combining maximum comfort and protection with a robust and durable design, Solid Gear’s Onyx<br />

is available as a shoe or a boot and ideal for different types of on-site work.<br />

Above: Solid Gear’s Onyx is available as a shoe or boot.<br />

This EN-accredited footwear has a modern-looking style that integrates a seamless upper and Cordura<br />

reinforcements with a poured polyeurethane midsole, a breathable footbed and strong rubber outsole for<br />

maximum grip on slippery and uneven surfaces. Metal-free protection comes from the fiberglass toecap<br />

and penetration board for extra personal safety. The BOA Closure distributes the pressure of the fastened<br />

shoe evenly across your feet for maximum comfort and protection. www.solidgearfootwear.com<br />

90 TC SEPTEMBER <strong>2019</strong>

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