TOUGHBUILT™ ANNOUNCES INVENTORY BUILD UP IN ANTICIPATION OF MARKET DEMAND FOR PRODUCTS

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ToughBuilt Industries (NASDAQ: TBLT) announced plans to increase inventory investment to $10 million, aiming to meet rising product demand in both international and domestic markets. The strategy includes inventory placement in Mexico and the Netherlands to cater to South American and European markets, respectively. This is in addition to expected orders from North American retailers and online platforms. The company has noted that its innovative products are continuously gaining traction since its inception in 2013.

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• Plans to increase inventory investment to $10 million.
• Expanding inventory in Mexico and the Netherlands to meet demand.
• Growth in international markets, particularly in South America and Europe.

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• None.

LAKE FOREST, Calif, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ToughBuilt Industries, Inc. (“ToughBuilt^®”) (NASDAQ: TBLT; TBLTW) is an advanced product design, manufacturer and distributor with emphasis on innovative products, currently focused on tools and other accessories for the professional and home improvement building and construction industries.

ToughBuilt today announced that it has made plans to build up $10 million in inventory to cover anticipated demand for products internationally and domestically. As previously announced, ToughBuilt has initiated inventory placement in Mexico to service its South American demand, as well as inventory in the Netherlands to cover increased demand from existing sources as well as the newly announced relationships with Toolstation and others in Europe. This international inventory is in addition to the anticipated orders from new and existing North American retailers and growing online demand.

ABOUT TOUGHBUILT INDUSTRIES, INC.:
ToughBuilt is an advanced product design, manufacturer and distributor with emphasis on innovative products. Currently 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 of 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” or similar words. 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) market acceptance of our existing and new products, (ii) delays in bringing products to key markets, (iii) an inability to secure regulatory approvals for the ability to sell our products in certain markets, (iv) intense competition in the industry from much larger, multinational companies, (v) product liability claims, (vi) product malfunctions, (vii) our limited manufacturing capabilities and reliance on subcontractors for assistance, (viii) our efforts to successfully obtain and maintain intellectual property protection covering our products, which may not be successful, (ix) our reliance on single suppliers for certain product components, (x) 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 (xi) 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 as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:
Andrew J. Barwicki
Investor Relations: 516-662-9461
Andrew@barwicki.com

FAQ

What is ToughBuilt's inventory investment plan for 2020?

ToughBuilt plans to increase its inventory investment to $10 million to meet anticipated product demand.

Where is ToughBuilt expanding its inventory?

ToughBuilt is expanding its inventory in Mexico for South American demand and in the Netherlands for European demand.

How has ToughBuilt performed since its launch?

ToughBuilt has experienced significant annual sales growth since launching product sales in 2013.

What markets is ToughBuilt targeting with its products?

ToughBuilt targets both international and domestic markets, focusing on the construction and home improvement industries.

What are ToughBuilt's primary product categories?

ToughBuilt's primary product categories include Soft Goods & Kneepads, Sawhorses, and Work Products.