Tools Of The Trade Limited
- Active
- Small
- 36 years
- 16 employees
- £3,579,556 (cur assets)
- 1m-15m
- Regular importer
- Regular exporter
- Virtual address
- 5 directors
- No owners
- West Midlands
Company status
Company size
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover < £10.2 million
2.Balance sheet total < £5.1 million
3.Average number of employees < 50
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover < £10.2 million
2.Balance sheet total < £5.1 million
3.Average number of employees < 50
Company incorporated on July 21, 1989
Average employees reported at August 31, 2024
Current assets reported at August 31, 2024
Estimated revenue range
Top import category is Tools for construction workers, Measuring rods and tapes, Pliers and tweezers, Hammers and sledge hammers, Handsaws, 223.0 months imported, the last import operation was made on January 01, 2026
Top export category is Tools for construction workers, Tool sets with multiple items, Various hand tools, Household hand tools, Metal tools, 17.0 months exported, the last export operation was made on April 01, 2025
53 companies registered at the address, more than 9
5 directors
No owners reported, probably one of them is in the directors list
Company is located in West Midlands
Field of Operation
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
46690
6401 companies
SIC CODE 46690. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are used to classify the business activities of companies.
Website
Summary
Tools Of The Trade Limited is a private limited company registered in England/Wales with the registration number 02407081. The company was founded thirty six years ago on July 21, 1989, and registered at DY8 1LU, West Midlands, 15-17 Church Street, Stourbridge. The address is probably virtual as fifty three companies are registered at the same address. Its status is active. The company operates in the wholesale, the other equipment n.e.c., the heavy transport, switches, industrial machines etc. industries. Officially, it has not published owners as their shares less than twenty five percent for each shareholder. It has five directors, and sixteen employees.
It's a small company as it met two conditions of three: turnover less than £10.2 million, balance sheet less than £5.1 million, employees less than 50. The last reported current assets is £3,579,556.
The company is a regular importer, with its top import category being Tools for construction workers, Measuring rods and tapes, Pliers and tweezers, Hammers and sledge hammers, Handsaws, totaling 223.0 months of imports. The last import operation was conducted on January 01, 2026. The company is a regular exporter, with its top export categories including Tools for construction workers, Tool sets with multiple items, Various hand tools, Household hand tools, Metal tools, totaling 17.0 of months exports. The last export operation took place on April 01, 2025. Exports to Congo, Germany, Ireland, Ivory Coast, and Spain. Imports from China, France, Germany, Switzerland, and United States. Uses ports Aberdeen Docks, Birmingham Airport, Dover, Dover / Eurotunnel, and East Midlands Airport. Uses Air transport, Roll on Roll off (RORO), and Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) for transport.
WARNING: The numbers have been rounded for simplicity and may be inaccurate.Please, refer to the latest financial report for verification.
Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Managers
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Individual
- N/A
- 2
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on None
Also participates in 2 other companies.
Company director
Company director
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Individual
- 4 years
- 1
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2022-04-03
Also participates in 1 other companies.
Director
Director
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Individual
- 4 years
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2022-03-22
Secretary
Secretary
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Individual
- 7 years
- 7
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2018-09-01
Also participates in 7 other companies.
Director
Director
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Individual
- 15 years
- 3
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2011-01-12
Also participates in 3 other companies.
Director
Director
Last reports
Download the last financial report
The latest financial report submitted eleven months ago.
Download the last confirmation report
May contain a full shareholders list.
The latest confirmation statement submitted one month ago.
The latest confirmation statement submitted one month ago.
* may contain a full shareholder list
Last news
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Confirmation statement made on 2026-04-02 with no updatesDownload 3 pages pdf report
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Director's details changed for Mr Huw Patrick Grummitt on 2026-03-23Download 2 pages pdf report
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Director's details changed for Mrs. Rachel Irene Armstrong on 2025-07-18Download 2 pages pdf report
Importer profile by HS codes
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Import HS codes in detail
3925
3925-Plastic building products
Various plastic items used in construction, not listed elsewhere
3 months, last: 2024-04-01
3926
3926-Various plastic products
Various plastic items made from materials listed in headings 3901 to 3914
25 months, last: 2025-11-01
4016
4016-Rubber products (not hard rubber)
Various items made from vulcanized rubber, excluding hard rubber
1 months, last: 2025-06-01
4202
4202-Luggage and bags made of leather, plastic, or fabric
Includes suitcases, backpacks, handbags, wallets, and cases for items like cameras, musical instruments, and tools. Made from leather, plastic, fabric, or other materials
23 months, last: 2024-10-01
4819
4819-Paper packaging and office supplies
Includes boxes, bags, and office storage items made from paper or cardboard
1 months, last: 2025-02-01
5609
5609-Products made from yarn, rope, or cables
Items like bags, mats, or other products made from yarn, strip, twine, cordage, rope, or cables, not listed elsewhere
8 months, last: 2024-07-01
5808
5808-Braids and decorative trimmings
Braids, ornamental trimmings, tassels, pompons, and similar items, not knitted or embroidered, sold in pieces
14 months, last: 2018-04-01
6217
6217-Various clothing accessories and garment parts
Includes various made-up clothing accessories and parts of garments, such as belts, scarves, and gloves, but excludes items from heading 6212
6 months, last: 2025-04-01
6307
6307-Various made-up articles and dress patterns
Includes various finished textile products like dress patterns, cleaning cloths, and more
21 months, last: 2025-11-01
7317
7317-Nails, tacks, and similar items made of iron or steel
Includes nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, and staples made of iron or steel, with or without heads of other materials, but not with copper heads
1 months, last: 2021-08-01
7326
7326-Various iron or steel products
Includes a wide range of iron or steel items, such as tools, hardware, or industrial components
3 months, last: 2024-04-01
7616
7616-Aluminium products
Various items made from aluminium, including tools, household goods, and industrial parts
2 months, last: 2022-02-01
8201
8201-Hand tools for farming and gardening
Common tools like spades, shovels, axes, and shears used in agriculture, gardening, or forestry
1 months, last: 2019-09-01
8202
8202-Handsaws and saw blades
All types of handsaws and blades for saws, including slitting, slotting, and toothless saw blades
66 months, last: 2025-11-01
8203
8203-Hand tools like files, pliers, and shears
Common hand tools including files, rasps, pliers, tweezers, metal-cutting shears, and pipe-cutters
37 months, last: 2025-11-01
8205
8205-General hand tools and equipment
Includes tools like hammers, screwdrivers, blowlamps, and vices, as well as portable forges and grinding wheels
99 months, last: 2026-01-01
8206
8206-Retail tool sets
Sets of tools for sale, including tools from categories 8202 to 8205, packed together for easy use
3 months, last: 2023-08-01
8207
8207-Interchangeable tools
Tools that can be swapped for different tasks, used with hand tools or machines, like drills, cutters, or threading tools
39 months, last: 2025-07-01
8211
8211-Knives with blades, not for pruning
Knives with straight or serrated blades, excluding pruning knives, and their replacement blades
22 months, last: 2025-11-01
8308
8308-Metal fasteners for clothes, shoes, and accessories
Includes hooks, buckles, rivets, and other small metal parts used for clothing, footwear, bags, watches, and more
2 months, last: 2022-11-01
9015
9015-Surveying and measuring tools
Tools for land, water, and weather measurements, like oceanographic, meteorological, or geophysical devices. Excludes compasses and rangefinders
2 months, last: 2023-10-01
9017
9017-Drawing and measuring tools
Tools for drawing, marking, or calculating, like drafting machines, protractors, slide rules, and measuring tapes. Also includes hand tools for measuring length, such as micrometers and callipers
43 months, last: 2026-01-01
9031
9031-Measuring tools and machines
Tools and machines used to measure or check things, not listed elsewhere. Includes profile projectors
8 months, last: 2025-11-01
9403
9403-Various furniture and parts
General furniture and parts not covered under specific categories, such as office or household furniture
28 months, last: 2025-11-01
9608
9608-Writing tools and accessories
Includes ballpoint pens, felt-tipped pens, fountain pens, pencils, and their parts like caps and clips. Perfect for everyday writing and professional use
3 months, last: 2025-11-01
9609
9609-Pencils and art tools
Includes pencils, crayons, pastels, and drawing charcoals. Perfect for writing, sketching, and artistic projects
3 months, last: 2025-11-01
Last imported products
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HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £6.59 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Port: Southampton
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £4.04 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £9.2 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £18.61 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £7.3 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Country: Germany
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £16.57 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2026-01-01
Port: London Gateway Port
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £7.31 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Port: Felixstowe
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £7.99 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Port: Felixstowe
Country: China
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £2.92 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £8.34 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Exporter profile by HS codes
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Export HS codes in detail
4202
4202-Luggage and bags made of leather, plastic, or fabric
Includes suitcases, backpacks, handbags, wallets, and cases for items like cameras, musical instruments, and tools. Made from leather, plastic, fabric, or other materials
1 months, last: 2024-03-01
8205
8205-General hand tools and equipment
Includes tools like hammers, screwdrivers, blowlamps, and vices, as well as portable forges and grinding wheels
13 months, last: 2024-09-01
8207
8207-Interchangeable tools
Tools that can be swapped for different tasks, used with hand tools or machines, like drills, cutters, or threading tools
2 months, last: 2023-04-01
8479
8479-Machines with specific functions
Machines and mechanical devices designed for unique tasks not covered elsewhere
1 months, last: 2022-04-01
8514
8514-Industrial electric furnaces and ovens
Electric furnaces and ovens used in factories or labs for heating materials, including those using induction or dielectric methods
1 months, last: 2024-01-01
9017
9017-Drawing and measuring tools
Tools for drawing, marking, or calculating, like drafting machines, protractors, slide rules, and measuring tapes. Also includes hand tools for measuring length, such as micrometers and callipers
1 months, last: 2021-10-01
9403
9403-Various furniture and parts
General furniture and parts not covered under specific categories, such as office or household furniture
1 months, last: 2025-04-01
Last exported products
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HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2025-04-01
Port: Liverpool Docks
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £10.63 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-09-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £19.95 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-03-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £45.93 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2023-06-01
Port: Aberdeen Docks
Country: Congo
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £30.25 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2023-04-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Transport: Air transport
Price: £54.47 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2022-03-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £30.59 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-03-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £38.51 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2024-01-01
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £48.47 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2022-04-01
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £10.08 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2021-10-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £16.79 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
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