Nerrad Tools

Nerrad Tools is a UK brand of professional plumbing tools, founded by a plumber to tackle real-site challenges.

It was founded in 2010 by Darren Chalkly, an experienced gas engineer and plumber with over 25 years of hands-on industry experience. Having worked at the frontline of heating and plumbing for decades, Darren had a deep understanding of the challenges that professionals face every day. His goal was simple: to design and supply tools that truly meet the needs of engineers and make the industry a better, more efficient place to work.

Although the plumbing tools market was already well established, Darren believed there was significant room for improvement and innovation. By carefully analysing real-world requirements and listening to feedback from working plumbers, he identified key areas where tools could be redesigned and improved.

A major focus was on ergonomics and ease of use. Nerrad Tools aimed to develop products that require less physical force to operate, helping to reduce strain, fatigue, and long-term wear and tear for both the product and the user. This commitment to smarter design quickly became a defining feature of the brand.

In 2014, Darren partnered with Carl Kammerling International, owners of several premium brands including CK Tools and Kasp Security. This strategic partnership was built on a shared vision — to establish Nerrad as a leading name in professional plumbing tools.

The partnership provided essential funding for business growth, along with expert logistics support. This ensured that distributors were, and continue to be, reliably supplied, helping Nerrad Tools expand its reach across the UK and beyond.

In 2018, Carl Kammerling International acquired 100% ownership of Nerrad Tools. Despite the change in ownership, the brand’s original mission remains firmly in place: to create a premium range of professional hand tools built to the highest manufacturing standards.

Today, Nerrad Tools continues to build on the legacy left by its founder, delivering reliable, innovative tools that make everyday plumbing tasks easier and help engineers work more productively.