Big Red Power Tools UK: Retailer, Not a Tool Manufacturer

Type “big red power tools” into Google and you’ll land on two completely different things: a Milwaukee-obsessed UK retailer in Preston, and a Chinese-made line of car jacks sold by Northern Tool. It’s an easy mix-up, and it leads to a lot of confusion about who actually makes what.

Retailer founded: 2019 (approx) ·
Parent company: William Moore & Sons, Preston, UK ·
Primary brand stocked: Milwaukee (since 2022) ·
Showroom size: Largest in Northwest England ·
Trustpilot average: 4.0 / 5

The pattern across ten data points: the name “Big Red” pulls in two directions — retail and automotive — and only one of them involves power tools.

Who makes big red tools?

Big Red Power Tools as a retailer vs. manufacturer

Big Red Power Tools is a retailer, not a manufacturer. Based in Preston, UK, inside the William Moore & Sons building, it describes itself as the “largest stockists of Milwaukee in the Northwest” (Big Red Power Tools website). The company was registered around 2019 and began selling Milwaukee tools exclusively, earning a mixed Trustpilot rating of about 4.0 out of 5 from customer reviews (Trustpilot).

The Torin Big Red line of jacks and stands

Separately, Torin Inc. produces a line of automotive jacks and stands sold under the “Big Red” brand. These are manufactured in China and distributed by retailers like Northern Tool (Northern Tool product page). They have zero connection to the UK power‑tool store.

The implication: if you search for “Big Red tools” online, you are seeing two independent businesses that happen to share a color in their names — a recipe for confusion that the web hasn’t bothered to untangle.

Where are Big Red power tools manufactured?

Milwaukee Tool’s manufacturing origins (USA, China, other)

Milwaukee Tool was founded in Wisconsin in 1924 (SlashGear brand history) and was acquired by Techtronic Industries (TTI) in 2005 for $626 million (Pro Tool Reviews ownership analysis). Today, most Milwaukee power tools are manufactured in China, Vietnam, Mexico, and the USA — TTI’s global supply chain spans dozens of factories. The tools sold by Big Red Power Tools come from these same facilities; the retailer does not make its own products.

Retailer location vs. product origin

Big Red Power Tools operates a physical showroom in Preston (NW England), but the tools on its shelves are built overseas. Meanwhile, Torin Big Red jacks are produced entirely in China (Northern Tool product listings). So “Big Red” as a label tells you nothing about country of origin — you have to check the brand underneath.

The catch: a buyer looking for “British‑made” tools will find no comfort in either Big Red name. Milwaukee’s global production means the only guarantee is the brand’s warranty and dealer support.

Are ‘Big Red’ tools for professionals?

Milwaukee’s target market: trade and industrial users

Milwaukee, which generates an estimated $6 billion in revenue from Home Depot alone (roughly 44% of TTI’s total revenue) (YouTube industry analysis), is squarely aimed at trade and industrial users. Its FUEL and ONE‑KEY lines command a premium price on job sites. Big Red Power Tools sells these professional‑grade products in the UK (Big Red Power Tools website).

Torin Big Red’s target: DIY and light‑service automotive

Torin Big Red jacks are priced for the home mechanic. They are not certified for heavy commercial use and lack the build quality or warranty length of premium brands (Northern Tool product page).

The pattern: the name “Big Red” straddles a professional‑consumer divide that exists entirely by coincidence — the retailer chose “red” for Milwaukee’s color, and Torin chose it for product visibility. There is no single “Big Red” tool line, only two separate entities serving different users.

Frequently asked questions

For the UK buyer trying to decide between a Milwaukee purchase from Big Red Power Tools and a cheaper Torin Big Red jack, the choice is clear: if you need reliable professional power tools, the Preston retailer is a solid source — but don’t confuse the color red with product quality. The Torin brand is fine for light auto work, but it won’t survive a construction site.