Workwear, Tools, Plant & Equipment for Sale, Hire or Repair
Thomas Armstrong Plant is a trusted supplier of high-quality tools, plant, PPE and workwear to tradespeople, contractors and DIY customers across Cumbria. With over 6,000 products in stock, we offer competitive pricing, expert advice, flexible hire options, and a full repair service, all from our dedicated depot in Workington.
Professional Tools & Equipment from Leading Brands
Thomas Armstrong Plant supplies over 6,000 products to customers ranging from DIY enthusiasts to large construction firms. Based in our bright orange building on Clays Flatts Industrial Estate in Workington, we’re easy to find, with convenient parking and fast access from the A597.
Our wide product range covers everything from PPE, workwear, fixings, and power tools through to mixers, dumpers, and excavators — all available to buy or hire. We only stock trusted brands like Makita, Bosch, Irwin, Stanley and Gri-sport, ensuring the tools you choose are built to last.
As part of Thomas Armstrong (Construction) Ltd, we’ve been supporting the trade since 1830. Today, we also offer a full in-house repair service and are one of the few official Makita warranty agents in the region. Whatever the job, we’re here to help you find the right tool, at the right price — with expert advice every step of the way.
Tools, Safety and Plant Equipment
Thomas Armstrong Plant supplies a comprehensive portfolio of over 6000+ high-quality products on a sale or hire basis. This diverse range includes everything from handheld power tools, nuts and bolts, high vis safety jackets through to mixers, excavators or dumpers from renowned brands.
- Accommodation & Welfare
- Gas, Water & Electricity
- Lifting And Material Handling
- Non-Mech
- Plant
- Powered Access
- Power Generation
- Lighting & Welding
- Pumps
- Specialist Climate Control
- Surveying, Measurement and Detection
- Tools
- Traffic Management Trackway
- Barriers & Fencing
Protective, Specialist Workwear & Footwear
Safeguarding your workplace and employees in line with employment laws and safety guidelines is a key part of any construction project, however big or small. We provide a full range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workwear products designed to protect the safety of you and your workforce from any health and safety risks.
Grisport - Footwear Stockist
Grisport is a leading Italian footwear manufacturer. As a stockist we provide a range of work safety boots for all our customers including the most popular Contractor Safety Boot. All the footwear provides crucial protection at all times whilst maintaining comfort and support. Call or visit our shop for the full range of products we stock.
Power Tool Repair Service
Thomas Armstrong Plant provides a warranty repair, a standard repair and spares sales service. With an experienced tool fitter and staff who have a broad knowledge, we offer a fast turnaround so, we can get your tools back in action as soon as possible. All reputable brands including DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, Belle, Stihl, Honda, Paslode, Husqvarna and more are repaired in store.
Warranty Repairs
We are official warranty agents for Makita. You can therefore be assured that we will repair or replace any faulty tool under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty. Proof of purchase or copy of extended warranty must be provided. We pride ourselves on our great after sales support and any product bought from us which is faulty and within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced as quickly as possible. Remember manufacturers warranties will only cover you for defects and faulty components, not wear and tear, lack of maintenance or accidental damage.
Standard Repairs
We repair a wide range of power tools and machinery, and our expert repair engineer has years of experience in fault analysis, repairing and re-assembling your tools. Rest assured you will always receive a price quotation first before a repair is undertaken. If the product is not worth repairing, then we will either return it un-assembled or re-assembled at your cost or dispose of it after 3 months.
Spares
We stock a good selection of spares in house and have access to thousands of spares from our many suppliers. If it is available there is a good chance, we can source it for you.
Our Brands in Store
We have a diverse range of products available to sell and hire across many well known brands giving you that reassurance you are buying or hiring top quality and reliable products. Below are some of our tops we supply:
