TOOL manufacturer Milwaukee paid a visit to Mole Avon Country Stores in Crediton on Monday, March 10 as part of its Big Red Truck Tour of the UK and Ireland.

From left, Drew Stanbury of Mole Avon with Adrian Gosnold and Gary Williams of Milwaukee
From left, Drew Stanbury of Mole Avon with Adrian Gosnold and Gary Williams of Milwaukee (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

The event featured live tool demonstrations and customers were offered expert advice and exclusive deals as well as free bacon baps and coffee.

Live Milwaukee tool demonstration
Live Milwaukee tool demonstration (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Milwaukee makes heavy-duty power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools, personal protective equipment and more.

From left, Sophie Davey, Lauren Cook, Steve Roberts and Ann Avins of Mole Avon with a selection of Milwaukee products
From left, Sophie Davey, Lauren Cook, Steve Roberts and Ann Avins of Mole Avon with a selection of Milwaukee products (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Its eight-week Big Red Truck Tour began in Dublin on February 4. It made several stops in Ireland before moving on to Scotland and travelling down through England.

Adam Khan of Jeffersons Tools speaking with customers
Adam Khan of Jefferson Tools speaking with customers (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

It will have visited more than 30 dealers across the British Isles by the end of the tour.

From left, Rich Shelley and Ben Collard of Air-Seal Products
From left, Rich Shelley and Ben Collard of Air-Seal Products (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
From left, Tom Davie, Matt Macdonald and Lee Blewett of Hamblys
From left, Tom Davie, Matt Macdonald and Lee Blewett of Hamblys (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)