Gray Tools donates $20,000 worth of hand tools to vocational schools in Peel District School Board

“Students in vocational programs often become the skilled tradespeople of tomorrow and we saw an opportunity to help ensure that students have the right tools while learning a trade in school,” says Gary Nuttall, president and owner of Gray Tools. “There seems to be a shortage of tradespeople at the moment, something we’ve seen ourselves, and this is one small way that we can give back to the community and contribute to build the next generation of skilled workers.” Gray Tools is a premier brand among professionals in the industrial markets (mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, automotive …) over the past 100 years in Canada. The company has supported the Peel District School Board in the past and, last year, presented the Gray Tools Canada Highest Standard Achievement Award to a graduating student from Judith Nyman Secondary School in Brampton. “For us, this donation and our relationship with Gray Tools is an example of how businesses and school boards can work together to prepare students for our future economy,” says Scott Moreash, associate director of instructional support services, Peel District School Board. “We provide a range of innovative programs for students, and Gray Tools is helping to equip our programs with industry-standard tools—the same tools students will be using when they enter the workforce. Having access to these resources will make a significant difference for students studying skilled trades.” Gray Tools donated a range of hand tools, including: U-Joint socket sets, rapid wrench sets and ratcheting tube wrenches, locking pliers and clamps, chisels, screwdriver, and hex key sets. The company also donated a nine-drawer Pro Series Roller Cabinet to each of the schools to hold the new tools as well as a hand tool guidebook to be used as an in class reference text (includes safety tips and insights into the proper use and care of hand tools). www.graytools.com