WCT offer a full value added service for the supply of cutting tools and industrial products. We are committed to the supply of tooling through a reliable, repeatable and capable supply chain.

WCT is one of the largest independent technical value added cutting tool distributors and service providers in the UK. We strive to deliver best in class technology and excellent customer service in everything we do.

WCT are distributors and technology partners for all of the global manufacturers within precision cutting tools and industrial supplies arena. Our competence extends to full engineering & application support, assistance with CAD/CAM technologies together with processes for full supply chain management and vender managed inventory.

who we are

Established in 1974 West Country Tools Ltd is recognised as an award winning supplier of global tooling and industrial products. Located in Newton Abbott with a presence on the Isle of Man. We have established long term relationships with global manufacturers to enable us to provide our customers with best fit products for all industry sectors and material types. Our long term experience in tooling supply, integration, industrial supplies and tooling management makes us one of the largest truly independent companies within our field.

At WCT we started with the supply of engineering cutting tools, today, our main focus is indexable carbide tooling and the provision of customer oriented technical based solutions. By using the application of performance tooling our aim for our customers is to reduce your manufacturing costs.

More recently, due to popular customer demand, we now also offer a full supply solution in personal protection equipment (PPE), abrasives, welding supplies, work wear, footwear, janitorial / hygiene products and Oils and Lubricants

our workforce

The company has continued to grow with the demands for our services. From our head office in Newton Abbott, we employ over 20 people supporting valued customers across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, South Wales. All of our external team are time served engineers to enable us to deliver our renowned technical engineered solution support backed up by our internal technical support team, heading the organisation is an highly experienced management team.

 

Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement (for financial year ended 31 December 2021)

Rubix Limited

Slavery and Human Trafficking

Rubix Limited and its subsidiaries detailed in its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2021 (including, but not limited to, Rubix Group International Limited) (together, “Rubix”) does not condone and will not participate in any form of human exploitation, including child or forced labour, slavery and / or people trafficking. Rubix is aware of the provisions of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the “Act”) and this statement sets out the steps that Rubix takes to address the risk that slavery and human trafficking might be taking place in its supply chain or within Rubix’s business.

Our Business & Supply Chain

Rubix is the leading pan-European value-added distributor of high-quality industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services operating through 750+ locations across 22 countries. We have established ourselves as a multi-specialist omni-channel provider of products and services, with a commitment to excellence in distribution and technical expertise. With a turnover of €2.4 billion in 2021, we are Europe’s largest MRO distributor and with under 3% market share are a natural industry consolidator.

We serve approximately 200,000 customers across the manufacturing sector, leveraging our pan-European network and delivering 24/7/365 locally across Europe. Key local market brands within the Rubix group include Brammer, BT Brammer, Buck & Hickman, Giner, Julsa, Matrix, Minetti, Montalpina, Novotech, Orexad, Robod, Syresa, Schäfer, C. Plüss, Canellas Proteccio, Fluidmec, Lerbs, Motronic, Stop-Fluid, Magema, Solyro, Technidis Peter Campbell Sales, Desarrollos, Zitec, Matara, Knowlton & Newman,
Deritend, KJN Aluminium Profile and WCT. Rubix is the authorised distributor of many of the world’s leading engineering component manufacturers and we offer over 2 million individual products to our customers.

We are committed to delivering sustainable long-term value for our customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As part of this commitment to sustainability, all our operations across the UK and Europe adhere strictly to all local regulations.