About Us
The Ratchet Shop is the trading name for AVT Imports, set up by husband and wife team Paul and Ann Totman in 1999. Now in business for over 10 years, AVT has moved from a house garage to today’s purpose built industrial premises.
Paul Totman started on his own as a young man in the Demolition Business and at one time had a large, thriving company working all over the UK. Finally frustrated by the ever increasing amounts of paperwork he switched his business interests to retail.
With his wealth of knowledge of construction he was able to establish an impressive range of products which are all correctly tested, certified and guaranteed.
The business continues to develop and diversify with a wide range of lifting and lashing products and safety equipment.
Offering next-day delivery we hope you will be impressed by our commitment and dedication in serving our customers.

International Agents, our distributor network is growing rapidly and our products are becoming available in new markets throughout the world, please contact us if you need our products when working outside the UK, or are interested in becoming a distributor.

Opening Times: Mon to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Out of hours in an emergency you can always contact Paul on mob: 07808 181 775 or leave a message on the office answering machine

The Ratchetshop
Nutting Grove
Upend
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 9PL