HOW IT ALL BEGAN
Well, several years ago I was looking for some digital vernier calipers, I figured they would be a great help in the workshop for making my potato launchers. After a lot of driving around Auckland I found some at a trade shop but the price was a bit ridiculous so I went searching online. That quest was nearly as fruitless which surprised me, I didn't think it would be that difficult.

Anyway I managed to find some at an online tool supply store in Christchurch but their feature description was skimpy to say the least, and no product photo meant my buying decision relied on a bit of luck. The calipers that arrived were not quite what I would have bought had I seen them first, but then I wasn't exactly spoiled for choice! But hey, what could the supplier have done better on their website? Put a photo and proper description? Now there's an idea…

So, my experience got me thinking that if it was such a drama for me to find tools online then it would be for others too. Then I made the big decision to buy a carton of digital calipers, and try my luck selling them on TradeMe.

After a bit of searching I found a manufacturer and imported 40 units. It wasn't long before I was out of stock! So with the demand there I imported more of the same calipers, and other sizes that people were asking for. As well as tools I started importing a variety of items that I was interested in and felt others would be too. I used to trade as 'ComityCreations' because there was also an intention to start producing items with a creative angle such as printed T-shirts and photos on canvas boards.

But my love (and that of my customers) of tools and useful devices has since driven the business in that direction, to the point that Testntools is now a much better name to describe the business. The name is derived from 'test and measurement' and 'tools', hence 'Testntools', easy eh!

The range has increased to what you see now on the website, and it's growing all the time as we get ideas from you, our customer. We focus on tools, equipment and devices that you won't easily find anywhere else including the mega hardware stores where you can buy anything and everything (yet the staff know nothing!). Many of our wares could be considered specialist, some items you may never have seen before because you don't know what you don't know!

And you're probably wondering about the potato guns, not exactly 'core business' you might say. Well yes, quite right but every man needs a hobby to get him out of the office. It's nice too, to have a product that is a little unusual that sparks the interest from a lot of people wanting to know all about them.

OUR PRODUCTS AND BRANDING
We get most of our products direct from various overseas manufacturers or distributors and a few products are manufactured by Testntools, some accessories we get locally. Many items carry a warranty which is supported locally, by us here in New Zealand.

You have probably noticed that a lot of our goods don’t have a brand name. That’s because we’ve sourced the products directly from the manufacturer. For you that means a better price, because you’re not paying for a sticker. For some it can be a difficult concept to grasp, buying something without a brand name, because it’s easier to identify with a label.

Next time you go shopping have a close look around and you’ll see products that look the same but are branded differently. The product has probably come from the same factory but two (or many) companies have put their sticker on it and called it their own. Same product, different sticker. With us, same product, no sticker!

An unbranded product is the same product, you still get the box, the manual, the support and warranty you’d expect from a branded item. You just don’t have to pay the extra to pay for the branding/marketing department.

OUR SERVICE
Our philosophy is simple, we are in the business of delivering practical products through great service. We aim to keep our customers happy to ensure you come back for more.

We serve our individual and business customers throughout New Zealand (and other countries) who value our fast & efficient service. We also offer support for our products, if there's something you'd like to know just ask.

If you like what we’ve done for you tell your friends. If we fell short of your expectations tell us!

We invite you to browse through our product selection. Welcome and happy shopping.

IMPORTANT NOTE
We are primarily an online store so if you wish to come and view any items it is recommended that you call first so we know to expect you. That way we can be ready to assist you.

Regards

Grant Bourne
Business Manager
Testntools Limited

BUSINESS MILESTONES
November 2003 Officially started trading as a business selling on TradeMe and by word of mouth.
February 2005 Online store opened trading as 'ComityCreations'.
April 2006 Rebranded and company incorporated as 'Testntools Limited.'
August 2007 Moved from Waterview to Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland.

BUSINESS DETAILS

Address	Testntools Limited
	9 Renata Crescent
	Te Atatu Peninsula
	Auckland 0610
	New Zealand
GST Number	93-238-346
Email
	(not a clickable link sorry, too many spambots!)
Phone	Phone (09) 834 0212
	Phone +64 9 834 0212 if calling from outside New Zealand
Bank Details	ASB Bank
	Testntools Limited
	12 3045 0588905 00