New home in Lockwood Road for AGC

Huddersfield Daily Examiner

NOW open on the edge of town in Lockwood Road is AGC Tools & Fixings which has relocated to much larger premises from its former base in Meltham.

To celebrate the move, the family business headed by Gary and Alison Cooling is hosting a `grand opening’ two-day event on Friday and Saturday April 18 and 19. The new shop, which is open to local tradesmen, members of the public and DIY enthusiasts, will host special offers, discounts and prize draws over the two day event.

On the day there will also be demonstrations from leading brands including Bosch, Paslode, Senco and AEG. Depending on match fixtures, there will be players from Huddersfield Town and Giants in attendance on the day.

The business, which has been established since 2002, is now based in a prime roadside location in Lockwood Road in the building formerly used by Home Electric. With car parking outside and opening six days a week, it is an ideal calling point for anyone requiring fixings, fasteners, hand and power tools, sealants and adhesives, janitorial items, safety clothing, footwear and much more.

AGC Tools & Fixings started life in 2002 from Gary and Alison’s home, later moving to premises at Bent Ley Road in Meltham. For several years AGC Tools & Fixings has had close connections with the local Meltham business community and would like to thank them all for their continuing support.

Gary, who has worked in the tools and fixings industry since 1992, said: “We will welcome customers, old and new, to the `grand opening’ and will also be delighted to see members of the public and DIY enthusiasts as well.

"Over the years we have built up a great customer base and supply to some of the UK’s largest national house builders and construction companies as well as the one-man sub-contractor.

We would also welcome local tradesmen including joiners, builders, plasterers and any industry or market using our type of products.’’ Some of the top names on sale at AGC Tools & Fixings include Bosch, Paslode, ( Including service and repair),Senco Duraspin, Stanley, CK, Draper, Everbuild silicones and sealants and Snickers workwear. AGC is Huddersfield’s only independent Bosch Systems Specialist, and as such are able to offer unique deals on Bosch powertools and accessories.

Gary said: “As a family run business we place great emphasis on customer service. Having been part of the Meltham business community for a number of years, we are keen to continue this loyalty and will be operating a daily delivery service to existing and new customers in Meltham as and when required." Four delivery vans are out and about all day across the whole of Yorkshire and into Lancashire offering a free of charge next day delivery service direct to site.

AGC Tools & Fixings has a staff of 12 including new operations manager Paula Farmer who takes care of the day-to-day running of the business, leaving Gary free to concentrate on developing the business further.

The shop is manned by Nick Hirst, who was previously a builder for 16 years in France, and Howard Fox, who has 17 years of experience in the tool trade. Together with Gary’,s extensive knowledge of the fixings industry, they believe they have a good blend of experience to offer excellent technical advice.

Just a few months ago AGC Tools & Fixings won an award for being the top supplier for Strata Homes in the Yorkshire region - an achievement they are rightly very proud of.

For more information, take a look at the website www.agctoolfix.co.uk or ring 01484 481000. Opening times are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.