A-ONE TOOLS & FIXINGS (BRIGHOUSE) LIMITED

What A-ONE TOOLS & FIXINGS (BRIGHOUSE) LIMITED does

A-One Tools & Fixings (Brighouse) Limited is an independent UK retailer of power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, welding equipment, safety wear, and sealants, operating a physical store in Brighouse, West Yorkshire alongside an e-commerce site at aonetools.co.uk. The company is an authorized distributor for major manufacturers including DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Stihl, Festool, Mirka, ESAB, Soudal, and OB1, and also carries own-brand product lines including TimCo and Konig. The catalogue spans price points from sub-£1 consumables through to over £1,400 of professional-grade equipment, indicating a broad reach across consumer and trade segments.

The business operates three revenue streams: (i) product sales through in-store, online, and phone channels, with three dedicated phone lines covering sales, online orders, and repair enquiries; (ii) a tool hire service that monetises equipment inventory on a short-term rental basis; and (iii) an in-house tool repair workshop. The customer base comprises trade professionals, DIY enthusiasts, and industrial buyers, with named testimonial accounts including Danny Hook-Dale, Kristian Wilde, and Marcus Kenyon. The entity is registered as a private limited company (Company No. 01580714) and operates exclusively within the UK.

The operating model is a multi-channel independent retailer with service layers stacked on top of distribution. Customer reputation is managed through Feefo review integration. No acquisitions, funding rounds, leadership transitions, or geographic expansion beyond the UK are disclosed in the available source material, and the technology footprint is a standard transactional e-commerce platform without disclosed AI, ML, or data-driven capabilities.

Name

A-ONE TOOLS & FIXINGS (BRIGHOUSE) LIMITED

Legal name

A-One Tools & Fixings (Brighouse) Ltd

Website

https://aonetools.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A-One Tools & Fixings (Brighouse) Limited is an independent UK retailer of power tools, hand tools, and fixings, operating a Brighouse storefront and an e-commerce site, with complementary tool hire and in-house repair services serving trade professionals and DIY customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Tools Retail

NAICS

Hardware Retailers (44414), Outdoor Power Equipment Retailers (444230)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Power Equipment Parts & Service Retail (CRAIADAH), Workplace/Jobsite Supplies Retail (Site Consumables, Tarps, Ropes, Chains) (CRAIADAN)

Keywords

• Power tools retail
• Hand tools supply
• Tool repair services
• Tool hire rental
• Safety workwear supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighouse

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Retail sales of power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, safety wear, welding supplies, and related accessories through e-commerce and physical store locations. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions with per-unit pricing.
2. Tool Repair Services: In-house repair and warranty centre providing tool repair services to customers, generating service revenue.
3. Tool Hire: Tool hire service offering day and weekly rental rates for equipment, providing recurring usage-based revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

A-One Tools & Fixings operates an independent UK-based retail business selling professional power tools, hand tools, outdoor equipment, abrasives, safety workwear, welding supplies, and sealants/adhesives through an e-commerce storefront at aonetools.co.uk and a physical retail store in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. The company also offers tool hire with day and weekly rates and an in-house tool repair and warranty service. Major brands stocked include DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Stihl, Festool, Mirka, ESAB, Soudal, and OB1.

Product overview

A-One Tools & Fixings is an independent UK-based power tools retailer and service provider offering a comprehensive range of professional trade tools, equipment, and consumables. The product portfolio centers on power tools (including corded and cordless drills, grinders, saws, and sanders), hand tools, outdoor equipment (chainsaws, hedge cutters, lawn mowers), welding equipment and supplies, safety workwear, and sealants and adhesives. The company operates both an e-commerce platform and physical stores in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, and provides associated services including tool hire (with day and weekly rates), in-house tool repair and warranty services. Major brands stocked include Makita, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Festool, Stihl, ESAB, Soudal, and OB1. The business serves professional tradespeople and contractors across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Tools

Quantifiable outcome

• Free delivery threshold: £100
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OB1coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA-One Tools operates as an authorized distributor of OB1 sealant, adhesive, and aerosol products. The company actively promotes becoming an OB1 distributor for local areas with bulk rates and stock displays available. OB1 products include MultiSurface sealants, Grip & Grab adhesives, and the OB41 aerosol range.
• FeefominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeefo provides independent customer review platform integrated into the A-One Tools website, displaying verified customer testimonials to build trust and credibility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• B&Q: UK's largest home improvement and DIY retailer, owned by Kingfisher. Comparable on the DIY side of A-One's customer base; broader in assortment (gardening, kitchens, decor) but less specialist than A-One on trade tools.
• Wickes: UK home improvement retailer carrying power tools, hand tools, and consumables alongside kitchens, bathrooms, and building materials. Comparable as a UK retailer serving overlapping DIY and trade segments, though broader in scope.
• Travis Perkins: UK's largest builders' merchant with Screwfix and Toolstation under its umbrella. Comparable as parent/sibling of A-One's closest direct peers; significantly larger scale, broader construction supplies, and trade customer overlap.

Direct peers

• Screwfix: UK's largest direct-trade tool and hardware retailer, part of Travis Perkins. Directly comparable: sells the same major power tool brands (DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, etc.), targets the same trade professional segment, and offers Click & Collect and delivery. A-One competes on specialist service depth rather than scale.
• FFX Tools: UK online-first power tool retailer stocking major brands including DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Festool. Comparable as a UK-focused specialist competitor competing on price, range, and delivery rather than service/repair depth.
• ITS Tool Shop: UK independent online tool retailer carrying major professional brands at competitive pricing. Comparable as a UK-focused specialist competing on selection, price, and delivery rather than physical retail or repair.
• Axminster Tools: UK specialist tool retailer strong in woodworking, professional power tools, and machinery. Comparable independent specialist positioning with strong brand portfolio and trade focus.
• Toolstation: UK trade and DIY tool/hardware retailer owned by Travis Perkins, with hundreds of branches and a strong e-commerce site. Sells overlapping major brands and competes for the same trade and DIY customers that A-One targets.
• Machine Mart: UK specialist power tool and machinery retailer with multiple stores and an online offering. Closely comparable in focus on professional-grade power tools, outdoor equipment, and consumables, though with broader physical footprint than A-One.
• Cromwell Tools: UK industrial and trade tool supplier with extensive catalogue of hand tools, power tools, and consumables. Targets the same trade professional and industrial buyer segment with comparable brand portfolios.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aonetoolsyorkshire
• Instagraminstagram.com/aonetools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a-one-tools-fixings-brighouse-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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