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Sutton Tools Brand Refresh: Superior Since 1917

August 1st, 2023

As a family-owned Australian brand since 1917, Sutton Tools has been synonymous with engineering excellence and superior cutting solutions for over a…

Celebrating 60 Years Manufacturing in New Zealand

November 9th, 2022

The Sutton Tools team is feeling proud, fortunate and a little bit relieved to be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of manufacturing in…

Sutton Tools Rebuild – Gaining Momentum

August 23rd, 2022

It has been close to 30 weeks since the devastating fire at our Kaiapoi factory but we are pleased to advise that…

Sutton Tools NZ Rebuild Ramping Up

May 10th, 2022

Rebuild efforts are ramping up and well ahead of schedule. It has been more than 3 months since the devastating fire at…

Digital transformation: Never a better time…

June 18th, 2020

Sutton Tools has been working to digitally transform many aspects of our operations over recent years. Rob Sutton explains how the current…

Why value, quality and partnership trump cost in capital investment

June 17th, 2020

Rob Sutton explains how investment strategies can enable you to contend with low-cost competitors to achieve sustainable growth, even in tough times….

The Lockjaw Automatic plier and clamp range gets a shake-up

June 16th, 2020

We’ve made some changes for the good to the availability and look of the acclaimed Lockjaw Automatic plier and clamp range –…

Why taps are my favourite tool

June 15th, 2020

Rob Sutton explains his belief that there are two distinct kinds of people in the world and confesses his life-long love affair…

Deep Drilling: 12xD and Beyond

June 14th, 2020

R&D Engineer Angelo Papageorgiou gives ‘too much information’ about peck drilling cycles when deep drilling in his own unique style – but…

New from Lockjaw: Greater performance and ease of use

June 13th, 2020

New from Lockjaw: Greater performance and ease of use Our Lockjaw range has recently expanded with the addition of some impressively powerful…

How PVD Coating Improves Tool Performance and Reduces Your Process Costs

June 12th, 2020

Dr Steve Dowey, Technology Manager at Sutton Tools, discusses the benefits of PVD coating of industrial cutting tools, and how pre and…

Sutton Tools supports award-winning young innovator Jimmy Toton

June 11th, 2020

We are very proud to announce that Jimmy Toton, who has a long association with Sutton Tools, received the 2019 Young Defence…

Bi-Metal Cobalt Holesaws upgraded: Higher performance, less real estate

June 10th, 2020

An upgrade to 8% cobalt cutting edge and compact new packaging have enhanced Sutton Tools’ Bi-Metal Cobalt Holesaw products. Product Manager Peter…

Taking Customer Service to the Next Level

June 9th, 2020

In my last blog article, How to boost productivity in your incoming goods processes, I looked at how speeding your incoming processes…

The future of aerospace componentry machining in Europe and Asia-Pacific

June 8th, 2020

Rob Sutton, Commercial Director of Sutton Tools, describes his experience touring the high-tech aerospace facility of ASCO in Brussels, and the future…

How to estimate the true cost-per-part of industrial cutting tools

June 7th, 2020

Peter Sutherland explains the reasoning behind estimating the cost-per-part of cutting tools – including some of the hidden costs that can add…

Universal tools make for you – and your customers’ – convenience

June 6th, 2020

What’s better for a tradie than easy access, good quality and convenient tools suitable for a range of power tool brands? And…

Tiny tools make a big difference for medical manufacturing

June 5th, 2020

Micro endmills are making all the difference in the medical manufacturing industry, but not just for subtractive manufacturing. One of the greatest…

Iconic Bondhus brand now includes screwdrivers

June 4th, 2020

Peter Craven explains Sutton Tools’ distribution exclusive with Bondhus and announces the Australian launch of their range of quality screwdrivers. Sutton Tools…

Customising for efficient & consistent performance

June 3rd, 2020

A multinational automotive component manufacturer was experiencing inconsistent tool life at one of its Chinese plants. Sutton Tool’s Export Manager Jeff Boyd…

HSS or Carbide tools? That is the question…

June 2nd, 2020

There are many factors determining the choice between HSS and Carbide cutting tools. Key Market Manager Jeff Boyd discusses the various pros…

You’ll never be lost in space with Bondhus!

June 1st, 2020

Having just celebrated a century of Sutton Tools, we’re also proud to be the Australian distributor of Bondhus whose founder invented the…

Sutton Tools acquires iconic Australian manufacturer Carb-I-Tool

July 2nd, 2018

In its 101st year, Australian tool manufacturer Sutton Tools has acquired another long-standing Melbourne-based manufacturer, Carb-I-Tool Pty Ltd. Founded by Neil Hamilton…

Aiming for Global Markets

February 9th, 2018

Any Australian manufacturer with aspirations as a global supplier needs to carefully analyse its business. It’s not enough to have the best…

Sutton Tools – Learning from a Century of Achievement

December 6th, 2017

It’s been a big year for Sutton Tools, marking a century in business, as well as winning a Manufacturer of the Year…

New Heights for Aerospace Industry Productivity

October 3rd, 2017

Sutton Tools has never been hesitant about expansion of its global markets. The Melbourne-based company’s latest success in delivering significant productivity gains…

A Flying Finish With Linear Technology

July 20th, 2017

Claimed to be Australia’s largest manufacturer of rotary shank cutting tools, Sutton Tools, has gained market share in the competitive aerospace industry…

Centenary Year for Sutton Tools Crowned by Awards

June 15th, 2017

Click the links below to read the articles featured in AMT magazine June / July 2017 issue Click Here Sutton Tools honoured as…

Website Launch – Surface Technology Coatings

May 22nd, 2017

We are excited to announce that Surface Technology Coatings has just launched its new website! Check it out at www.surftech.com.au Surface Technology Coatings…

Bowens Builders Bulletin – Feb Issue

March 14th, 2017

As its centenary year celebrations gain momentum, Sutton Tools is featuring a double page spread in the February issue of Bowens Builders…

CSS FATMAG Feb-Apr cover story

February 6th, 2017

Sutton Tools celebrates a century. For 100 years, through two world wars and the Great Depression, one of Australia’s oldest family-owned companies…

Centenary for Sutton Tools

February 2nd, 2017

This year Sutton Tools, an Australian manufacturing icon, celebrates a century of manufacturing achievement. Sutton Tools is a multi-national 100 percent Australian…

Independent testing shows Sutton Tools’ Viper Plus and INOX drill bits are class leaders

May 25th, 2016

New market-exclusive drill bit technology and application design has been used in Sutton Tools’ recently released Viper Plus and INOX drill bits,…

Step into the ring with Sutton Tools Impact Power Bits

September 1st, 2014

Certified Heavy Hitters World class cutting tool manufacturer Sutton Tools has released Supabit Extreme Impact bits, certified heavy hitters specifically developed for…

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September 14th, 2022

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To drill through today’s super alloys, you need Black Magic

June 5th, 2014

Newly developed hardwearing super alloy materials call for innovative tools for effective and efficient machining. Sutton Tools’ latest product release—the Black Magic…

Optimised endmill for highly alloyed steels offers end users an edge in the market

June 6th, 2013

Sutton Tools has launched the latest addition to complement its Harmony family of endmills. The new VA-Harmony EndMill has been engineered specifically…

Python Swallows Sutton Tools Promotional Golf Balls

March 29th, 2012

A Coastal Carpet Python is recovering at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital after swallowing two Sutton Tools promotional golf balls. The snake,…

New Perspectives New Insights – Alicona IFM

March 19th, 2012

Sutton Tools has a clear idea of what they expect from their products. Our goal is to exceed our customer’s expectations with…

Sutton Tools paves the way for success through its ongoing automation program

March 1st, 2012

 (AMTIL Magazine March 12 by Martin Oakham) As the key player, Australian owned tooling developers, Sutton Tools, require no introduction. From their…