Toolquip Agency Ltd.

Toolquip Agency Ltd. has been developing relationships with Local and National Buying Teams across Canada since 1975. We focus on our relationships with our clients and retail partners, unifying them in unique ways to effect positive sales growth for all stakeholders. We know how to deliver.

Our Principles

Effective
Relationships

Our history as a multi-channel sales agency in Canada, has won Toolquip respected and long standing relationships across many industries.

Quality
Communication

It's not about what we say when we communicate, rather to convey valuable meaning with every interaction.

Expect
Growth

We take on a limited number of clients so we can concentrate our efforts where it matters most, in affecting positive growth!

Testimonials

"I've worked with Toolquip in the past, and I would not hesitate to recommend Derek and Team to any Manufacturer interested in really seeing sales go up!" -Aaron Magoffin, MDS

"Working with Toolquip Agency over the last 30 plus years representing the Fletcher brand has been a true partnership built on trust and results. We look forward to growing our partnership with Toolquip for years to come." -Jim McNickle, Marketing Director for Fletcher Business Group

Services

1. Meetings

We build relationships. We love to connect people on a personal and professional level all the while helping you acheive your goals.

2. Legwork

We always put in the effort required to learn a line like it was ours. This never stops at a product, but carries through to company culture, beliefs and mission.

3. Commitment

Successes can be short lived, but when one goal is achieved, another goal is created. Toolquip Agency prides itself on looking ahead to your next steps and continuously moving your business forward.

About

1975

While working full time for an automotive wholesaler in Montreal, Ian Ross decided to form his own sales rep. agency. In October 1975, Toolquip Agency Ltd. was incorporated. The premise of the agency was to represent manufacturers and sell to various wholesale distributors. Some of Toolquip's earliest clients include Unity Manufacturing, Generac, and Fletcher-Terry.
1982

Ian and family move to Toronto, relocating Toolquip Agency Ltd.
1984

Ian's son John Ross joins Toolquip in Toronto with intentions to expand their customer base outside the wholesale sector. John set his sights on the hardware retail channel.
1991

John Ross purchases Toolquip Agency Ltd. Throughout the 1990's Toolquip expands it's sales team, client, and retail customer base.
1999

Having worked 5 years in the hardware retail environment, Derek Trayes joins the Toolquip team.
2010

The expansion of big box retailers in Canada throughout 2000 to 2010, brought demand for client in-store servicing, new store setup, and product representation. Toolquip adapted and offered such services across Canada for clients.
2016

Derek Trayes becomes a director of Toolquip Agency Ltd.