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Tool Shed Sales and Rental
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Tool Shed Sales and Rental Inc.
Websiteurl
thetoolshedsales.ca
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2016
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Tool Shed Sales and Rental Inc. is a privately held, single-location contractor supply and equipment rental business based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, serving the Atlantic Canada construction market. The company offers two core service lines: sales of pro-level tools, consumables, safety equipment, fall protection, PPE, scaffolding, and pump jacks; and rentals of scaffolding, pump jacks, lifts, tools, and related construction equipment. Its customer base is concentrated in the contractor vertical, with named long-tenured customers including Superior Trim Atlantic and PNL, and the business emphasizes product sourcing support and customer service as differentiators, including sourcing hard-to-find items during supply disruptions such as the COVID-19 PPE shortage.

The underlying operating model is a traditional physical retail and rental counter rather than a software platform. Customers engage Tool Shed by phone or in person at its 15 Wright Ave. location, with marketing conducted through a MailChimp newsletter, Facebook and Instagram channels, seasonal PDF brochures, and contractor word-of-mouth referrals. The company maintains memberships in industry associations including CANS, the CRA Rental Association, and ARA, signaling industry credibility and standards compliance. There is no proprietary technology, AI capability, or app platform; the value proposition rests on local availability of pro-grade equipment, rental flexibility versus capital purchase, and consultative service for specialty sourcing.

Tool Shed is the subject of a definitive acquisition agreement announced by Saltire Capital Ltd. on February 19, 2026, structured as an all-share transaction combining cash, non-voting shares, and Saltire common shares, expected to close in Q1 2026 pending TSX and lender approvals. Upon closing, Tool Shed will be folded into Saltire's SanStone industrial services unit to expand Saltire's industrial services footprint in Atlantic Canada, positioning the business as a recurring-cash-flow platform within a larger industrial services roll-up. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue figures are not available in the source data.

Short descriptiontext

Tool Shed Sales and Rental is a single-location contractor supply and equipment rental business in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, selling pro-grade tools, scaffolding, lifts, safety equipment, and PPE, and renting construction equipment to contractors across Atlantic Canada.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersDartmouth, Canada
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Dartmouth
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Canada
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
construction equipment rental, pro-grade tools, scaffolding sales, safety equipment supply, PPE distribution
Industry4 codes
1Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing
CodeTLABAFALPrimaryYes
2Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic)
CodeCRAIADABPrimaryNo
3Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing
CodeIMAHAJANPrimaryNo
4Workplace/Jobsite Supplies Retail (Site Consumables, Tarps, Ropes, Chains)
CodeCRAIADANPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing53241
  • Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing532412
  • Building Material and Supplies Dealers4441
SIC code3 codes
  • Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing7350
  • Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec7359
  • Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip3530
Product category
Construction Equipment Rental and Supply
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Product Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sales of pro-level tools, safety equipment, PPE, scaffolding, pump jacks, and related construction industry consumables and specialty products to contractors.

thetoolshedsales.ca
2Equipment Rentals
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Rental of scaffolding, pump jacks, lifts, tools, and equipment to contractors on a recurring basis. Referenced as providing recurring cash flow characteristics per the acquisition press releases.

thetoolshedsales.ca
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Tool Shed Sales and Rental, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, sells and rents pro-level tools, scaffolding, pump jacks, lifts, safety equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to contractors and tradespeople in the construction industry. The business combines retail sales with equipment rentals from a single physical location, supplemented by product sourcing support and customer service for hard-to-locate specialty items.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Tool Shed Sales and Rental is a traditional equipment rental and sales business operating as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The business provides two core service lines: Sales (pro-level tools, safety equipment, PPE, scaffolding, pump jacks) and Rentals (scaffolding, pump jacks, lifts, tools, equipment). The company also offers associated Services and Product Manuals as supplementary offerings. Founded in Nova Scotia, the company serves the construction industry with contractor-focused tools and equipment.

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1Sales
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Recent move3 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers2 records

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Tool Shed Sales and Rental

Construction Equipment Rental and Supplythetoolshedsales.ca

Tool Shed Sales and Rental is a single-location contractor supply and equipment rental business in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, selling pro-grade tools, scaffolding, lifts, safety equipment, and PPE, and renting construction equipment to contractors across Atlantic Canada.

What Tool Shed Sales and Rental does

Tool Shed Sales and Rental Inc. is a privately held, single-location contractor supply and equipment rental business based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, serving the Atlantic Canada construction market. The company offers two core service lines: sales of pro-level tools, consumables, safety equipment, fall protection, PPE, scaffolding, and pump jacks; and rentals of scaffolding, pump jacks, lifts, tools, and related construction equipment. Its customer base is concentrated in the contractor vertical, with named long-tenured customers including Superior Trim Atlantic and PNL, and the business emphasizes product sourcing support and customer service as differentiators, including sourcing hard-to-find items during supply disruptions such as the COVID-19 PPE shortage.

The underlying operating model is a traditional physical retail and rental counter rather than a software platform. Customers engage Tool Shed by phone or in person at its 15 Wright Ave. location, with marketing conducted through a MailChimp newsletter, Facebook and Instagram channels, seasonal PDF brochures, and contractor word-of-mouth referrals. The company maintains memberships in industry associations including CANS, the CRA Rental Association, and ARA, signaling industry credibility and standards compliance. There is no proprietary technology, AI capability, or app platform; the value proposition rests on local availability of pro-grade equipment, rental flexibility versus capital purchase, and consultative service for specialty sourcing.

Tool Shed is the subject of a definitive acquisition agreement announced by Saltire Capital Ltd. on February 19, 2026, structured as an all-share transaction combining cash, non-voting shares, and Saltire common shares, expected to close in Q1 2026 pending TSX and lender approvals. Upon closing, Tool Shed will be folded into Saltire's SanStone industrial services unit to expand Saltire's industrial services footprint in Atlantic Canada, positioning the business as a recurring-cash-flow platform within a larger industrial services roll-up. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue figures are not available in the source data.

Tool Shed Sales and Rental firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Tool Shed Sales and Rental
Legal name
Tool Shed Sales and Rental Inc.
Website
https://thetoolshedsales.ca
Company type
Private
Founded year
2016
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Tool Shed Sales and Rental is a single-location contractor supply and equipment rental business in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, selling pro-grade tools, scaffolding, lifts, safety equipment, and PPE, and renting construction equipment to contractors across Atlantic Canada.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Tool Shed Sales and Rental industry classification

Industry
Product category
Construction Equipment Rental and Supply
NAICS
Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441)
SIC
Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
akta.pro primary industry
Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL)
akta.pro secondary industries
Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic) (CRAIADAB), Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN), Workplace/Jobsite Supplies Retail (Site Consumables, Tarps, Ropes, Chains) (CRAIADAN)

Keywords

  • Construction equipment rental
  • Pro-grade tools
  • Scaffolding sales
  • Safety equipment supply
  • PPE distribution

Where Tool Shed Sales and Rental is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Dartmouth
HQ country
Canada
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Tool Shed Sales and Rental business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Product Sales: Sales of pro-level tools, safety equipment, PPE, scaffolding, pump jacks, and related construction industry consumables and specialty products to contractors.
  2. Equipment Rentals: Rental of scaffolding, pump jacks, lifts, tools, and equipment to contractors on a recurring basis. Referenced as providing recurring cash flow characteristics per the acquisition press releases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Tool Shed Sales and Rental product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Tool Shed Sales and Rental, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, sells and rents pro-level tools, scaffolding, pump jacks, lifts, safety equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to contractors and tradespeople in the construction industry. The business combines retail sales with equipment rentals from a single physical location, supplemented by product sourcing support and customer service for hard-to-locate specialty items.

Product overview

Tool Shed Sales and Rental is a traditional equipment rental and sales business operating as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The business provides two core service lines: Sales (pro-level tools, safety equipment, PPE, scaffolding, pump jacks) and Rentals (scaffolding, pump jacks, lifts, tools, equipment). The company also offers associated Services and Product Manuals as supplementary offerings. Founded in Nova Scotia, the company serves the construction industry with contractor-focused tools and equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Sales

Companies that use Tool Shed Sales and Rental

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Tool Shed Sales and Rental technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Tool Shed Sales and Rental partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Tool Shed Sales and Rental competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Tool Shed Sales and Rental social profiles

Digital presence

Tool Shed Sales and Rental financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Tool Shed Sales and Rental leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Tool Shed Sales and Rental funding detail

Funding detail

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Tool Shed Sales and Rental M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Tool Shed Sales and Rental

What does Tool Shed Sales and Rental do?

Tool Shed Sales and Rental, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, sells and rents pro-level tools, scaffolding, pump jacks, lifts, safety equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to contractors and tradespeople in the construction industry. The business combines retail sales with equipment rentals from a single physical location, supplemented by product sourcing support and customer service for hard-to-locate specialty items.

Is Tool Shed Sales and Rental a public or private company?

Tool Shed Sales and Rental is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Tool Shed Sales and Rental founded?

Tool Shed Sales and Rental was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Tool Shed Sales and Rental based?

Tool Shed Sales and Rental is headquartered in Dartmouth, Canada, in the North America region.

How does Tool Shed Sales and Rental make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals.

Does Tool Shed Sales and Rental have an API?

No public API is recorded for Tool Shed Sales and Rental.

What industry is Tool Shed Sales and Rental in?

Tool Shed Sales and Rental's product category is Construction Equipment Rental and Supply. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAFAL, Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing, with a secondary code of CRAIADAB, Tools & Tool Accessories Retail (Hand, Power, Pneumatic). Its NAICS code is 53241 and its SIC code is 7350.

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NewswireSaltire Capital Ltd. Reports Q2 2026 Financial ResultsSaltire Capital reported Q2 2026 revenue of $64.69 million, up from $9.25 million, driven by SanStone's $55.31 million contribution. Net income turned positive at $9.98 million, and operating cash flow was $2.77 million. The company expects continued earnings growth from SanStone's full-year contribution and the Tool Shed acquisition.NewswireSALTIRE CAPITAL LTD. ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ACQUISITION OF TOOL SHED SALES AND RENTAL INC.Saltire Capital completed its acquisition of Tool Shed Sales and Rental Inc., paying C$2.8 million in cash and 408,635 common shares. The deal gives Saltire 100% ownership and expands its industrial services footprint in Atlantic Canada.NewswireSALTIRE CAPITAL ANNOUNCES PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF TOOL SHED SALES AND RENTAL INC.; EXPANDS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES FOOTPRINTSaltire Capital Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Tool Shed Sales and Rental Inc., a leading provider of contractor supplies, pro-grade tools, and safety equipment in Nova Scotia. The all-share transaction, expected to close in Q1 2026 pending TSX and lender approvals, will be funded through a combination of cash, non-voting shares, and Saltire common shares. The acquisition follows Saltire's 2025 purchase of SanStone Investments and is positioned to expand Saltire's industrial services footprint in Atlantic Canada while adding stable, recurring cash flows to its portfolio.YahooSALTIRE CAPITAL ANNOUNCES PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF TOOL SHED SALES AND RENTAL INC.; EXPANDS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES FOOTPRINTSaltire Capital Ltd. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the voting common shares of Tool Shed Sales and Rental Inc., a leading provider of contractor supplies, pro-grade tools, and safety equipment operating in Nova Scotia. The transaction, funded through a combination of cash, non-voting shares, and common shares, is expected to close in Q1 2026 pending Toronto Stock Exchange approval and other customary conditions. The acquisition follows Saltire's 2025 purchase of SanStone Investments Limited and will expand Saltire's industrial services footprint in Atlantic Canada while adding recurring cash flows to its portfolio.