PRESTON: OBAS, distributor of supplies to the plumbing, building and decorating industries, is linking up with Heller to give its customers access to some of the most reputable drilling products on the market.

ITW Heller is a division of American giant Illinois Tool Works, and supplies drills and drilling tools for professionals.

Norman Tenray, OBAS managing director, said: “ITW Heller products are among the best in the drilling industry and we are delighted to make this announcement.

“Our distribution agreement with Heller shows our commitment to supplying quality product lines to our customer base of more than 26 000.”

Albert Hodder, sales director for ITW Heller UK, said: “I see the future being rewarding for both our companies, with the efforts they are putting in to grow their opportunities and with good quality named products like ITW Heller being included in their programme.”