Draper Tools Ltd is a British distributor of tools under “Draper” and other brands, for professional and home-consumer use. It is based at a 50,000m2 (535,000 sq. ft.) site in Chandler's Ford in Hampshire, England.[1]
History
Draper Tools started in 1919, when Bert Draper ran a business trading government surplus and tools in Kingston upon Thames. The company was called B. Draper & Son Limited, and operated as a wholesaler for brands such as King Dick, as well as its own B.D.S. brand.
The company moved to the Chandler's Ford site in 1963, under the management of Bert's son, Norman Draper. The company has formed international relationships with manufacturers such as Elora Werkzeugfabrik GmbH and Knipex. Since Norman's death in 1994, the company has been run by his son, John Draper.[1]