Surplus Tools & Machinery began trading in 2001. It quickly grew from a second-hand industrial tools and machinery store to having what is now regarded as Rotorua’s best selection of quality branded tools, powertools, welders and machinery.
Meet the team at Surplus Tools & Machinery:
The team at Surplus Tools & Machinery know powertools. We all have many years industry experience, so when it comes to powertools we can help you find the best equipment to suit the job.
Jim Hay is the owner/manager. He has an extensive background in the welding/engineering trade, where he still skives off to from time to time, when he can.
Lesley Adams is our Office Manager, taking care of business and keeping the boys in line.
Jim Bennett (more commonly known as JB) is our counter sales. He’s something of a local icon in Rotorua, having spent over 40 years between Lee Bros, Benchmark, and Heatan’s, and now it’s our turn.
Ranee Phillips has been with us for a couple of years now and always willing to assist when she is in the shop. She is often out and about visiting and enlightening customers from near and far.
Our combined experience and knowledge means that when you deal with Surplus Tools & Machinery you are dealing with people who know the industry inside and out. We can help you find the exact tool you need to get the job done, we sell pride ourselves on stocking high-quality products that will last, and we service and repair everything we sell.