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About us

Transform To Perform

Empowering Botswana’s Industry with Precision, Integrity, and Quality Tools

Welcome to Gabz Tool Mart

Botswana’s Premier Specialist for Industrial Tools, Machinery & Safety Solutions

We don’t just sell tools; we provide productivity. As the sole distributors of Adendorff machinery in Botswana and stockists of premium Jonsson Workwear and Rebel, Dromax PPE, we supply the gear that builds mines, services vehicles, and protects lives.

đź“Ť Two Locations: Gaborone (Commerce Park) & Maun (Madubutsa Ward).

🤝 Local & Loyal: Majority Citizen-Owned. We don’t compete for tenders—we help you win them.

🛠️ 4,000+ Lines: From pneumatic garage equipment to fall arrest systems.

We keep Botswana working.

Our Story:
Built on Local Foundations

Established on the 7th of July 2014, Gabz Tool Mart (Pty) Ltd was founded by a group of seasoned Botswana-based entrepreneurs with a clear vision: to bridge the gap in the local market for specialist industrial tools, machinery, and safety equipment. With an initial capital injection of P1 million from direct local shareholder investment, we opened our doors in Gaborone’s Commerce Park with just four dedicated staff members.

We are not just a retailer; we are a specialised supply partner. Our foundation was strengthened by securing the sole distribution rights for Adendorff product lines in Botswana, granting us immediate access to a mature catalogue of approximately 4,000 quality line items ranging from precision engineering tools to robust woodworking machinery.

More Than a Hardware Store

Unlike general hardware outlets, Gabz Tool Mart is a destination for professionals. We understood early on that in a fast-paced global economy, downtime is the enemy. That’s why we built a business model centered on availability and reliability. We house an extensive range of hard-to-find tools, premium PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) from global leaders like Jonsson Workwear, Honeywell, and Dromex, and industrial consumables—all under one roof. This comprehensive approach, which combines Adendorff's engineering excellence with a full PPE division, remains a first for the Botswana market.

The "No Tender" Philosophy: Your Success is Our Success

A cornerstone of our business strategy is our deliberate decision not to compete for tenders. As a 100% citizen-owned business, we believe true local empowerment comes from enabling other businesses. We do not bid against our customers. Instead, we stand behind them, providing the quality products, warranties, and technical backup required for them to win and fulfill those tenders. This commitment has made us the preferred partner for a diverse portfolio of clients—from mining giants like Debswana and Khoemacau Copper Mine, to conservation leaders like Great Plains Conservation, and government bodies like the Botswana Defence Force and Water Utilities Corporation.

Growing with Botswana

The trust placed in us by the market led to the opening of our Maun branch in May 2019, bringing critical supply chain relief to the North-West region. What started as a team of four in Gaborone has grown to a family of over 13 staff members across two locations—the vast majority of whom are proud Botswana citizens promoted from within our own ranks.

The Gabz Tool Mart Promise

We are investors in Botswana's future. Under the leadership of a Managing Director who maintains an open-door policy for both staff and stakeholders, we operate on a simple but powerful principle: If we take care of our people and our customers, the business takes care of itself. Whether you are a panel beater in Broadhurst, a safari operator in the Delta, or a young entrepreneur with a CEDA grant, we are here to equip your journey. Part 2: Homepage Summary

Our Goal

Integrity in Partnership | Family First | Relentless Improvement

Our Vision

To deliver great quality products at competitive prices, backed by exceptional service. We aim to offer the greatest range of specialist tools and PPE under one roof in Botswana. We achieve this by investing continuously in our people, our infrastructure, and the long-term relationships we hold with both our South African supply partners and our local clientele.

Our Mission

To take the Gabz Tool Mart brand nationwide and beyond, establishing ourselves as the definitive market leader in industrial tool supply across Southern Africa. We envision a network of Distribution branches in key hubs like Kasane, Ghanzi, and Lethlakhane that foster job creation and provide unparalleled access to technological advancements for Batswana.

Our Core Values

  • Integrity in Partnership: We empower our customers by supplying tenders, not competing for them.
  • Family First: We maintain an open-door culture where every employee from cashier to manager is treated with dignity and care.
  • Relentless Improvement: We adapt to global technological change to ensure Botswana industry isn’t left behind.
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