September 2019
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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>