Rotorua Powertool Centre began trading in 2001 as Surplus Tools & Machinery. 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 Rotorua Powertool Centre:
The team at Rotorua Powertool Centre 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.
Lesley Adams is our store manager, taking care of business and keeping the boys in line.
Ian Bolton is our sales manager. He’s committed to providing awesome customer care and works hard to keep up with the ever-changing needs of our loyal customers.
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.
Shannon Stevens is the latest addition to our sales team. He was a commercial and domestic builder for 15, but hung up his hammer, at least during work hours, to work with the team at Rotorua Powertool Centre.
John Hingston is our full-time services and sales technician. He primarily works in petrol, power and outdoor products, but can also be found dispensing expert advice behind the sales counter.
John Slappendel backs up John Hingston. If it’s broken, John can fix it, from an office chair to a large, complex power tool, so he’s a great asset to the team.
Our combined experience and knowledge means when you deal with Rotorua Powertools Centre you are dealing with people who know the industry inside out. We can help you find exactly the tool you need to get the job done, we sell only high quality products that will last, and we service and repair everything we sell.