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Draper Tools Ltd is a British
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under “Draper” and other brands, for professional and home-consumer use. It is based at a 50,000m2 (535,000 sq. ft.) site in
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History

Draper Tools started in 1919, when Bert Draper ran a business trading government surplus and tools in
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. 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.


Expansion

In 2009, the company opened a new 350,000 sq ft industrial unit warehouse facility in North Baddesley Hampshire.


Sponsorship

The company was a sponsor of
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football club between 1984 and 1993. The company has also been a perimeter board advertiser and sponsor of Southampton's big screen
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. Draper sponsored Solent Stars basketball team between 1986 and 1987.


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External links


Official WebsiteHeavy Duty Tools
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