Bradfords Building Supplies Opens First Stand Alone Tool and Plant Hire Depot in Newton Abbot

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Posted: Monday, July 7, 2025 - 12:45

Bradfords Building Supplies today announces the opening of its first ever standalone Tool and Plant Hire depot in Newton Abbot, Devon. Bradfords has been serving customers from over 45 branches across the Southwest since 1770 and now brings its renowned hire service to a dedicated depot for the first time.

The new depot will offer trade and contractor customers a bigger, better and more comprehensive range of hire equipment than ever before, backed by Bradfords’ exceptional service and expertise.

To celebrate the Grand Opening, the depot will host a range of events including supplier days, a raffle and showcase a range of the latest technology throughout the week. This will provide visitors to the Depot with a firsthand look at the innovative equipment available for hire, designed to help them work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Keith Hallam, Bradfords Trading Director, Tool Hire, said: “We’re delighted to be opening our first ever standalone Tool and Plant Hire depot in Newton Abbot, right in the heartland of Bradfords country. It reflects the growing appetite for plant and tool hire from independent merchants and is a vote of confidence in Bradfords’ approach to investing in our hire fleet annually to ensure our customers have access to best-in-class equipment.”

Jon Davis, Sales Development Manager, Tool Hire, said: “This opening is a testament to the strength of our Tool and Plant Hire offering, and signals that our customers value the Bradfords approach, which goes beyond just tools and equipment. Through our product range, we’re also focused on the welfare of staff on sites, ensuring they have the right support and facilities in place to work safely and comfortably.”

To mark the occasion, the team in Newton Abbot will be celebrating with both suppliers and customers throughout this week, concluding with a power tool raffle with over £3k of products up for grabs – all proceeds go to Movember. The draw will take place on Friday 11th July, visit the branch to obtain a raffle ticket. 

For any queries, don’t hesitate to contact the team on 01626 361146, or visit the branch at: 

Bradfords Plant and Tool Hire, Teign Foundry, Brunel Road, Brunel Ind. Estate, Newton Abbot TQ12 4PB

For more information, please visit www.bradfords.co.uk.

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