Yokota UK

What Yokota UK does

Yokota UK (legal entity Duro Yokota Ltd) is a Sheffield-headquartered, privately held industrial distributor that supplies pneumatic, electric, battery and petrol power tools, machines and accessories to the UK and European construction, tool-hire, industrial, automotive and assembly markets. Its catalogue spans roughly 195 SKUs across three go-to-market verticals — Construction (~105 products, including pavement breakers, hammers, dust-free core drills and electric cutting machinery), Industrial & Automotive (~56 products, including impact wrenches, air grinders, drills and screwdrivers), and Assembly (~34 products, including impulse wrenches, cordless impulse wrenches and Poka Yoke+ systems). The portfolio combines an own Y-UK brand with a partner-brand stack (Toku, Red Rooster, Trelawny, Adamas, Battipav, Action Tool) and an exclusive UK agreement for AGP electric construction tools.

Underlying technology centres on mechanical and electromechanical tool design, with market-leading product features such as low-vibration dampening (EAV/ELV compliant), anti-freezing cold-condition operation, automatic lubrication, integrated dust extraction, and precision torque-control / shut-off impulse systems. The business does not sell software, APIs or connected devices; all functionality is in the tool hardware itself.

Yokota makes money by selling branded hardware and spare parts through a national UK network of 150+ stockists, supplemented by professional services revenue from in-house repair, testing and maintenance (carrying a 3-month warranty on all work), spare-parts logistics shipped direct-to-site, and fee-based product training for technicians, distributor staff and field sales. Distribution is supported by 40,000 sq.ft of warehousing across Sheffield and Aarschot (Belgium) — a wholly-owned sister entity serving continental Europe — with 2,500+ pallet locations and next-day DPD fulfilment. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions route through the stockist network on quote. Customer concentration is diversified across automotive manufacturers, aerospace, rail, power generation, furniture, and construction/hire fleets, with named UK automotive OEMs cited as anchor users.

Name

Yokota UK

Legal name

Duro Yokota Ltd

Website

https://yokota.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yokota UK (Duro Yokota Ltd) is a Sheffield-based industrial distributor supplying pneumatic, electric, battery and petrol power tools, spare parts and repair services across own and partner brands (Toku, Red Rooster, Trelawny, AGP and others) to UK and European construction, tool-hire, industrial, automotive and assembly customers via a 150+ stockist network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Power Tools and Machinery Sales: Sale of pneumatic, electric, battery and petrol-powered tools, machines and accessories for construction, industrial, automotive and assembly applications through branded product lines including Y-UK, Toku, Red Rooster, Trelawny, AGP, Adamas, and Battipav.
2. Spare Parts: Full spare parts availability for all machines supplied, available off the shelf for purchase, shipping direct to site or as part of a service schedule.
3. Repair and Service: In-house repair, testing and service department for pneumatic, electric and petrol construction power tools. Services include preventative maintenance, tool collection and delivery, and 3-month comprehensive warranty on all work carried out.
4. Product Training: Product training offered to technicians, product line managers, engineers, distributor employees and field salesmen to ensure maximum return on investment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yokota UK (Duro Yokota Ltd) is the UK's leading supplier of pneumatic, electric, battery and petrol-powered tools, machines and accessories serving the construction, hire, industrial, automotive and assembly markets. The company distributes its own Y-UK brand alongside partner brands including Toku, Red Rooster, Trelawny, Adamas, AGP, Battipav and Action Tool, supported by in-house repair, testing and maintenance services, full spare parts availability, and product training programmes.

Product overview

Yokota UK (Duro Yokota Ltd) is a supplier of pneumatic, electric, battery and petrol power tools, machines and accessories for construction, hire, industrial, automotive and assembly markets. The portfolio includes multiple product lines organized by market segment: Construction tools (pavement breakers, hammers, rock drills, core drills, electric saws and grinders), Industrial & Automotive tools (impact wrenches, air grinders, drills, screwdrivers), and Assembly tools (impulse wrenches, system wrenches, Poka Yoke+ systems). The company distributes its own Y-UK brand alongside partner brands including Toku (Japanese pneumatic tools), Red Rooster (industrial air tools), Trelawny (surface preparation equipment), Adamas (drill rigs), AGP (electric construction tools - exclusive), and Action Tool (impact sockets). Products feature market-leading attributes including vibration dampening, anti-freezing, auto lubrication, dust extraction, and torque control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Y-UK: Y-UK range of industrial construction tools selected from British and European manufacturers for heavy duty hammers, pavement breakers, pneumatic scabblers, scrapers, compactors and air shovels.
• DURO-ECO
• AGP

Products and services

• Y-UK Brand (Industrial Construction Tools) Yokota UK's own brand range of industrial construction tools including heavy duty hammers, pavement breakers, pneumatic scabblers, scrapers, compactors, air shovels, breaker steels, air treatment and accessories for construction and demolition applications.
• Toku Brand (Japanese Pneumatic Tools) Toku is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial pneumatic tools including impact wrenches, drills, grinders, and air tools for industrial applications, manufactured in Japan using high quality raw materials.
• Red Rooster Brand (Industrial Air Tools) Industrial quality air tools including impulse wrenches, needle scalers, saws, drills, grinders, sanders, and tools for industrial and automotive applications, produced for Y-UK to required specifications.
• Trelawny Brand (Surface Preparation Equipment) Surface preparation tools and machines including floor grinders (TCG250, TCG500), floor planers/scarifiers (TFP200, TFP260), multi-headed concrete floor scabblers, needle scalers, and dust extraction equipment for the rental and tool hire industry.
• Adamas Brand (Drill Rigs) Professional level drill rigs including B16 and B32 models featuring lightweight extruded aluminium columns with integrated toothrack, drill depth indicators, dual purpose insulated levers, wear resistant side blocks, and anchor/vacuum base options.
• AGP Brand (Electric Construction Tools - Exclusive)

Quantifiable outcome

• EcoVadis Platinum Medal ranking Duro Yokota in top 1% of companies assessed for sustainability across 150,000+ companies in 200+ industry categories

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SLR ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLR Consulting has proven to be a valuable partner in helping Duro Yokota deliver the required evidence and documentation to reach their sustainability goals and earn EcoVadis Platinum Medal recognition.
• TokucoreTechnology or IntegrationToku is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial pneumatic tools. Quality, reliability and continuity are Toku's three key factors. Manufactured in Japan using highest quality raw materials and advanced manufacturing techniques. Range includes industrial tools for demanding environments.
• Red Rooster ToolscoreTechnology or IntegrationRed Rooster Range is produced specifically for Y-UK by leading industrial manufacturing partners to required specifications. Hand selected, quality checked and tested by product development team. Range includes industrial quality air tools for light and heavy applications.
• TrelawnycoreTechnology or IntegrationY-UK has a working partnership with Trelawny supplying the highest quality Surface Preparation tools and machines to the rental and tool hire industry. Includes floor grinders, scarifiers, floor planers and multi-headed concrete floor scabblers.
• AdamascoreTechnology or IntegrationAdamas professional level drill rigs featuring lightweight extruded aluminium columns with integrated toothrack, drill depth indicators, dual purpose insulated levers and wear resistant side blocks. Anchor and vacuum base options available.
• AGP (Advanced Green Products)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive to Duro - powerful, extremely efficient and reliable electric handsaws, drill motors, hand grinders, dry wall sanders, circular saws, chain saws perfect for any hire fleet. Backed by Duro full service support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingersoll Rand: Global industrial-tool and compressor manufacturer with pneumatic and cordless assembly-tool lines competing directly with Toku/Red Rooster impulse wrenches and impact wrenches.
• Makita UK: UK arm of a global power-tool major with a broad cordless and corded range spanning construction, industrial and automotive use cases. Competes for the same hire-fleet and trades customer wallet share as Yokota, but at much greater scale and with a direct-to-customer model.
• Bosch Professional (Power Tools UK): Major power-tools incumbent covering construction, metalworking and automotive applications. Competes with Yokota across construction, industrial and assembly use cases but also sells direct through its own UK distribution.
• Hilti (Great Britain): Direct-to-customer construction-tool major with strong presence in concrete drilling, demolition and surface preparation — overlapping materially with Yokota's Construction segment (pavement breakers, core drills, surface preparation).

Direct peers

• PCL (Pneumatic Components Ltd): UK-based manufacturer of pneumatic tools, air motors and assembly equipment serving construction, automotive and industrial markets — a domestic specialist peer to Yokota with overlapping UK customer base.
• Desoutter Tools: Industrial assembly-tool specialist covering pneumatic and electric screwdrivers, impulse wrenches and torque control systems — directly comparable to Yokota's Assembly segment and Poka Yoke+ offerings.
• Atlas Copco UK: Global manufacturer and direct seller of industrial pneumatic tools, assembly solutions and compressors. Overlaps directly with Yokota's pneumatic wrench, grinder and assembly-tool lines and competes for the same automotive, aerospace and industrial customers in the UK.
• Chicago Pneumatic (CP Tools): Long-established pneumatic and cordless tool brand with a UK presence, competing head-to-head with Toku, Red Rooster and AGP ranges on impact wrenches, drills, grinders and assembly tools.
• Rodcraft (Apex Tool Group): European pneumatic-tool brand selling impact wrenches, grinders, drills and sanders into automotive and industrial workshops — directly comparable product portfolio to Yokota's Industrial & Automotive line.

Emerging players

• Sumake UK: Asian-headquartered pneumatic and electric tool manufacturer expanding direct distribution in Europe; competes with Toku and Red Rooster in the price-sensitive industrial assembly and automotive aftermarket.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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