ToughBuilt Announces New Expanded South American Distribution Agreement With Sodimac

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ToughBuilt Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBLT; TBLTW) has expanded its distribution agreement with Sodimac, the largest home improvement supplier in South America. This agreement includes 15 initial SKUs in-store and an additional 23 SKUs available online across six countries: Chile, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and Uruguay. The Latin American market is poised for growth, with a projected 3.9% CAGR through 2027 in the $17.5 billion global hand tools market. CEO Michael Panosian expressed optimism about revenue growth and increased market share potential in this partnership.

Positive

• Expansion of distribution agreement with Sodimac enhances market reach.
• Initial offering of 15 in-store SKUs and 23 online SKUs increases product availability.
• Latin America projected to grow at 3.9% CAGR, representing a significant opportunity.

Negative

• None.

• The Company has completed an extended agreement with Sodimac.
• Sodimac is the largest home improvement supplier in South America
• Expanded agreement brings ToughBuilt to market in all countries in the region.
• Agreement begins with 15 initial in-store SKUs and 23 SKUs in Sodimac’s online market.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ToughBuilt Industries, Inc. ("ToughBuilt") (NASDAQ: TBLT; TBLTW), is pleased to announce that the Company is expanding its distribution agreement with Sodimac, the largest home improvement and construction supplier in South America; In this extended agreement, stores in Chile, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and Uruguay will initially begin with 15 SKUs in-store and brings 23 SKUs to Sodimac’s online marketplace.

Latin America represents a large portion of the $17.5Bn USD Global Hand Tools Market, with a projected regional growth of 3.9% CAGR through 2027¹. LATAM customers will find ToughBuilt products in a wall display featuring some of the best-selling SKUs in the Company’s line.

Michael Panosian, Chief Executive Officer of ToughBuilt, stated, “This expansion of our partnership with Sodimac increases opportunities for overall revenue success through the capture of additional Latin American market share.” He continued, “We are proud to continue outfitting pros across South America with our innovative products.”

¹ ReportLinker. (2022-10-10). Global Hand Tools and Accessories Market to Reach 23 Billion by 2027 – Globe Newswire https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/10/10/2530924/0/en/Global-Hand-Tools-and-Accessories-Market-to-Reach-23-Billion-by-2027.html

ABOUT TOUGHBUILT INDUSTRIES, INC:

ToughBuilt Industries, Inc. is an advanced product design, manufacturer, and distributor with emphasis on innovative products. Currently, we are focused on tools and other accessories for the professional and do-it-yourself construction industries. We market and distribute various home improvement and construction product lines for both the do-it-yourself and professional markets under the TOUGHBUILT brand name, within the global multibillion dollar per year tool market industry. All our products are designed by our in-house design team. Since launching product sales in 2013, we have experienced significant annual sales growth. Our current product line includes three major categories, with several additional categories in various stages of development, consisting of Soft Goods & Kneepads and Sawhorses & Work Products. Our mission is to provide products to the building and home improvement communities that are innovative, of superior quality derived in part from enlightened creativity for our end users while enhancing performance, improving well-being, and building high brand loyalty. Additional information about the Company is available at: https://www.toughbuilt.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Such statements may be preceded by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential,” “looks to” or similar words and expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with (i) the impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and government actions, on our business, (ii) supply chain disruptions, (iii) market acceptance of our existing and new products, (iv) delays in bringing products to key markets, (v) an inability to secure regulatory approvals for the ability to sell our products in certain markets, (vi) intense competition in the industry from much larger, multinational companies, (vii) product liability claims, (viii) product malfunctions, (ix) our limited manufacturing capabilities and reliance on subcontractors for assistance, (x) our efforts to successfully obtain and maintain intellectual property protection covering our products, which may not be successful, (xi) our reliance on single suppliers for certain product components, (xii) the fact that we will need to raise additional capital to meet our business requirements in the future and that such capital raising may be costly, dilutive or difficult to obtain and (xiii) the fact that we conduct business in multiple foreign jurisdictions, exposing us to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, logistical and communications challenges, burdens and costs of compliance with foreign laws and political and economic instability in each jurisdiction. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:
KCSA Strategic Communications
David Hanover
ToughBuilt@KCSA.COM

FAQ

What is ToughBuilt's partnership with Sodimac about?

ToughBuilt has expanded its distribution agreement with Sodimac to include 15 in-store SKUs and 23 online SKUs across South America.

Which countries are included in ToughBuilt's agreement with Sodimac?

The agreement covers six countries: Chile, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and Uruguay.

What is the market growth projection for Latin America in the hand tools sector?

The Latin American market for hand tools is projected to grow at a 3.9% CAGR through 2027.

What products will ToughBuilt offer in Sodimac's stores?

ToughBuilt will initially offer 15 SKUs in-store and 23 SKUs online through Sodimac's platform.

What is the significance of this agreement for ToughBuilt's revenue?

This expanded agreement is expected to increase opportunities for revenue success by capturing more market share in Latin America.