Celebrating over 50 years of excellence in trade tools and production consumables

Founded in 1973 by Rob and Isobel Sanders, Protrade began as a family-run business built on professionalism, ethics, and practical experience. Their passion for improving productivity and saving time made Protrade unique. Today, we combine those same values with modern technology and innovative solutions to deliver efficiency and reliability for every trade professional.

Our commitment to quality and service remains at the heart of everything we do. By staying true to our core values, we aim to support the construction industry for another 50 years and beyond.

Protrade is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of power tools, hand tools, accessories, fixings, fastenings, sealants, adhesives, and other production and maintenance items, serving professionals across joinery, fit-out, drylining, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, offsite manufacturing, landscaping, forestry, automotive, engineering, and metal fabrication industries. From our headquarters and national distribution centre in Derby, we provide fast delivery and expert support through our network of Protrade Depots across the East Midlands.

At our Derby site, you’ll find our state-of-the-art Tool Repair Centre, one of the UK’s leading facilities for power tool repairs and servicing. We understand that tools are essential for every tradesperson, and downtime can be costly. That’s why we offer sustainable, cost-effective repair solutions to keep your tools safe, reliable, and working at their best.

Our ethos is based around pride, passion, and continuous learning – and built on trust. We embrace innovation to benefit our customers, suppliers, colleagues, and the environment. Thanks to our dedicated team, Protrade delivers exceptional service while maintaining social and ecological responsibility.