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"A simple, honest and quality service that you can rely on" – these have been Toolfix's values since the company was first set up by Sydney Burt and son David, in the front room of David’s Peterborough house in 1987.

Company growth has been on an upward trajectory ever since its inception, moving from David's front room to its first shop within the first year. They quickly expanded, moving to larger premises three times, with a small fleet of vans serving a local 30-mile radius, before moving to its current 10,000sq.ft base in Newark Road, Peterborough, in 2002. Toolfix's success has been built on the foundations of hard work, providing expert advice, and supplying customers as quickly as possible at the fairest prices.

Toolfix truly is a family business with third generation Anthony the current MD along with brother and Director, Nigel. More recently, they've been joined by fourth generation Burt family members, with Carson and Conrad looking after sales along with sister Louella, who's responsible for the company accounts.

While other family members have worked at Toolfix over the years, the growth they've experienced couldn't have been achieved without other members of staff – their contribution has helped Toolfix become what it is today.

There have been many changes since the company’s humble beginnings, the most significant being Toolfix's decision to serve customers further afield and in doing so, becoming a truly national company, as well as choosing to focus solely on the joinery industry.

This decision was made, in part, based on the wealth of experience gained by Toolfix as a result of serving local joinery companies, which has also allowed them to maximise and focus resources, while stocking a wider range of products used specifically by the joinery industry, including door and window hardware, weather seals, cabinet and gate hardware and workshop consumables.

Today, Toolfix serves joinery companies across the UK, many of which have been working with them for a number of years. One such company is Allan Brothers, one of the UK's longest established joinery specialists, who say: "We like working with Toolfix as they're very reliable and prompt and always willing to source items we need as a business. We find their prices very competitive, the staff are very polite and cheerful, and nothing is too much trouble."

Not one to rest on their laurels, Toolfix continue to innovate and grow, most notably with the introduction of own brands including Xylo - a range of joinery workshop consumables; Xylo-Fit - a range of cabinet fittings; and Hardwick - a range of window and door hardware.

On the celebration of 35 years in business, MD Anthony Burt commented: “It’s our aim to lead the industry through exceptional service and innovation, so that we can make it easier for our customers to do their job.

"A lot has changed in the industry over the last 35 years and as a company, we've evolved to meet our customers' needs. As we move into the future, we'll strive to continue the high standards set from when Toolfix was first started and build on this with continuous improvements.

"We don't plan on standing still and are excited to build our ranges of own brand products, while staying ahead of industry changes and trends, ensuring we continue to provide a simple, honest and quality service customers can rely on. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers, past and present, without whom our success wouldn't be possible."

For further information on Toolfix, see www.toolfixservices.com.