DRAPER TOOLS ESTABLISHED IN 1919 A COMPANY WITH HISTORY

Draper Tools was started in 1919 when the founder, Bert Draper, sold government surplus and tools in markets around the Kingston Upon Thames area. This led to the purchase of the original warehouse, from which the Draper Tool Company Limited as we know it today was born, although at this time it was known as B. Draper & Son Limited and owned the trademark B.D.S. Although Draper Tools sold its own brand as early as this time, it was also a quality Engineers Merchant and Tool Wholesaler, selling brands that are well known today, such as, Britool, King Dick, Elliott Lucas, etc.

Draper Tools continues to thrive on a mixture of inward investment, active support for the independent stockist, striving for operational efficiency and all underpinned by the golden rule since 1919 - Guaranteed Quality.

In 2019 Draper celebrated its100th anniversarywith year-long events, special products, and charitable activities. In recent years the firm has continued expanding, including acquiring other UK tool brands like Van Vault and Defender Lighting in early 2026, strengthening its market presence.

Draper Tools Australia is currently distributed through The Tool Group Pty Ltd. Products from the UK range are purchasable through retailers such as Total Tools, Bunnings, Sydney Tools, Mektronics Australia, HBT Buying Group, Electrical Wholesalers, Industrial Wholesalers.