Armorgard joins SBD – and rolls out second generation of the iconic TuffBank tool boxes and tool chests

In 1989, Paul Mitchell founded Armorgard, with the vision of designing and building the ultimate secure storage box. The result was Strongbank™, the company’s first product, which was the birth of today’s global brand.

Now, more than 30 years later, Armorgard sells over 130 products - including the widely popular TuffBank™, CuttingStation™, and Rubble Truck ™- through an international network of distributors.

The family run Armorgard has an important presence in the agriculture, construction, fleet management, landscaping and rail business sectors, dedicated to increasing workplace safety and productivity through the design and manufacture of a wide range of robust, dependable and innovative products.

Armorgard rolled out the second-generation TuffBank™ this week, adding new safety, strength and security features, and optional PowerShelf and lifting eyes to a product that has been accredited by Secured by Design (SBD).

The iconic range of TuffBank™ tool boxes and tool chests, which was launched over 20 years ago, has become a hallmark of reliability for customers worldwide, and one of Armorgard's consistently best-selling products. The latest model adds a new slam stop lid stay that enhances user safety. The new TuffBank™ also includes anti-jemmy features and hardened steel plates that make locks almost impenetrable, inset handles for a streamlined finish and a cable passing point for charging without compromising security.

In addition, Armorgard have introduced the PowerShelf to instantly transform TuffBank™ into a secure power source. This innovative optional extra includes four 110v sockets and four USB ports. Also available are crane lifting eyes and robust castors to allow for easy movement.

Armorgard, like Secured by Design, are celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year. You can find out more about Armorgard’s range of TuffBank™ SBD accredited products here:
https://www.securedbydesign.com/member-companies/sbd-members?view=companydetail&sbdoldcompanyid=967

SBD Development Officer Lyn Poole said: “I met up with Armorgard about 18 months ago and really liked their products. I am so glad that their TuffBank™ range has achieved Police Preferred Specification and they have joined SBD as a member company.

“Theft of tools from vans and building sites can be very expensive and disruptive and can affect the owner immensely, putting jobs on hold while trying to sort out insurance claims and replacements, so anything that will help protect tools from theft is an excellent addition to the marketplace”.

“At Armorgard, we take pride in designing and manufacturing products of the highest standards. We are therefore delighted to have been awarded the Secured by Design accreditation," said Armorgard Managing Director, Terry Mitchell.

“Safety and security is paramount to us, and is a crucial part of the process when it comes to designing products. TuffBank™ is one of the best secure tool storage solutions now available in the market and we anticipate it will become a huge hit with our customers. It clearly demonstrates that we not only listen to our customers, but also invest a great deal in research and development to enhance existing products and develop new ones.”