July 21, 2026
Jonathan Claims Class Victory at Anglesey Rally
Jonathan Claims Class Victory at Anglesey Rally
Craftsman Tools Design Manager Jonathan Turnbull claimed first in class at the Anglesey SMC Stages Rally after an impressive drive saw him climb 16 places to finish 25th overall.
As part of Craftsman Tools' sponsorship of Jonathan's 2026 rally campaign, the company will be following his progress throughout the season. The Anglesey SMC Stages Rally was the second event of the year, with Jonathan and co-driver Neil Rostern looking to build on a successful first outing ...
July 7, 2026
Craftsman Tools Design Manager Jonathan Turnbull Begins 2026 Rally Season
Craftsman Tools Design Manager Jonathan Turnbull Begins 2026 Rally Season
Craftsman Tools Design Manager Jonathan Turnbull made an encouraging start to the 2026 rally season after bringing his new Citroën C2 home in 34th place overall and sixth in class at the Snetterton Stages Rally.
As part of Craftsman Tools' sponsorship of Jonathan's 2026 rally campaign, the company will be following his progress throughout the season. Together with co-driver Neil Rostern, Jonathan will be competing in events across the UK, with regular updates ...
August 10, 2020
West Yorkshire SME eyes electric vehicle revolution with new workholding innovations
West Yorkshire SME eyes electric vehicle revolution with new workholding innovations
A family-owned engineering company in West Yorkshire is aiming to establish itself as the experts in workholding devices for the production of machined components in electric vehicles.
Craftsman Tools is one of only a handful of British companies that specialises in workholding for machining processes (the device that locates and clamps components while they are machined), and the only one that designs and manufactures all of its own products. As a result ...
June 17, 2020
Otley engineering firm defies Covid-19 pandemic to celebrate export milestone
Otley engineering firm defies Covid-19 pandemic to celebrate export milestone
A family-owned precision engineering company from Otley is celebrating the milestone of producing 10,000 high-quality ‘Craftsman Capto™’ toolholders for CNC lathes, the majority of which are then exported, amid the economic uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many engineering companies around the UK have found themselves having to adapt to the challenges surrounding Covid-19. Longstanding Otley business Craftsman Tools has not been immune to these challenges, but has remained open for business, with a ...
March 31, 2020
Covid-19 Update
Covid-19 Update
Craftsman Tools remains open for business as usual.
We are following government and NHS advice with regard to work practices and the safety of our employees. Many of our office-based staff are working from home, while those who remain in the office and workshop are taking all recommended safety steps, such as increased cleaning of work areas, the installation of hand sanitisation stations, and distancing.
This situation is, of course, fluid and unprecedented, but we will continue to provide updates should any ...
August 22, 2019
New Apprenticeship Opportunity at Craftsman Tools Award-Winning Apprentice School
New Apprenticeship Opportunity at Craftsman Tools' Award-Winning Apprentice School
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a new apprentice to join Craftsman Tools’ award-winning Apprentice School from September 2019.
Having taken on apprentices throughout its 65 year history, in 2013 Craftsman Tools took the step of opening a dedicated Apprentice School in 2013 as part of its commitment to continued growth and to bring the next generation into engineering. Just one year later, Craftsman Tools won the award for Best Training Scheme at the ...
June 28, 2018
Craftsman Tools welcomes MTDCNC
Craftsman Tools welcomes MTDCNC //
Craftsman Tools has welcomed the UK's leading online marketing portal for machine tool and tooling suppliers in the UK into the workshop.
MTDCNC, who achieve over 200,000 views per month, visited the company to cover the installation of a brand new Matsuura MAM72-35V. This is Craftsman Tools' first foray into 5-axis, multi-pallet machining.
January 18, 2018
65 Year Milestone Hails Growth for Otley Engineering Firm
65 Year Milestone Hails Growth for Otley Engineering Firm
The Managing Director of a family-owned precision engineering firm based in Otley has used the milestone of the company’s 65th anniversary to pledge to continue to invest in technology and people in West Yorkshire.
Robert Johnson, Managing Director of Craftsman Tools Ltd, has said that continuing investment, together with recent news that UK manufacturing output is at its highest for 10 years, means that the future of the company is looking bright as it ...
August 1, 2017
Craftsman Tools Wins Innovate UK Grant for Intelligent Tool-Holding
Craftsman Tools Wins Innovate UK Grant for Intelligent Tool-Holding
Craftsman Tools have been awarded a grant by the UK’s Innovative Agency (Innovate UK) to develop intelligent tool-holding for metal-cutting machine tools, in partnership with the University of Huddersfield.
Craftsman Tools Ltd is a multi-award winning UK precision engineering company specialising in innovative solutions for tool-holding, work-holding and supply chain management services and solutions.
The partnership, with funding from Innovate UK, seeks to create new intelligent tool-holding by incorporating “internet of things” (IoT) sensing ...
June 22, 2017
Robert Johnson, MD of Craftsman Tools wins Industry Award
Robert Johnson, MD of Craftsman Tools wins Industry Award
Congratulations to Robert Johnson, Managing Director of Craftsman Tools Ltd who, at the GTMA's 75th Anniversary celebration at Jaguar Land Rover was presented with the Industry Award originally set up in memory of his father, Cyril Johnson for dedication to the precision engineering industry. He was presented the award by Jake Bishop Chairman of GTMA and Dave Atkinson Head of Manufacturing Lloyds Commercial Bank.
The award was set up in his father, Cyril Johnson’s memory to recognise people ...
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