In 1958 Alan worked as an aircraft fitter in Luton in his spare time he called on factories selling tools and equipment from a wheelbarrow He progressed initially to a market stall before later that year opening his first shop supplying mainly Government surplus tools and equipment In 1962 Alan moved to Darlington finding premises in Clifton Road The company has now moved onto the 2nd Wadkins generation Here at Alan Wadkins LTD ToolStore we are not just a warehouse our fully equipped workshop supports warranty and service work for Makita and Metabo power tools Stihl and Viking petrol and electric machinery giving you extra peace of mind long after your purchase has been made.