LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ToughBuilt Industries, Inc. (“ToughBuilt”) (NASDAQ: TBLT; TBLTW) , a designer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative tools and accessories to the building industry, today announced it has partnered with WingPoint Group, a manufacturers’ consulting agency, to help launch and manage ToughBuilt’s Amazon online store front and overall online presence. WingPoint will also aid in expanding ToughBuilt’s product portfolio into new product categories, both online and offline.
WingPoint is a retail consultancy firm with over 18 years of experience and is comprised of former senior executives from Amazon, Google, and Best Buy. WingPoint specializes in ecommerce strategy, online and offline retail account management, and digital marketing.
Michael Panosian, Chief Executive Officer of ToughBuilt, commented, “We are pleased to partner with WingPoint, as they have an impressive track record driving online sales for a number of leading brands. Launching an Amazon storefront and our entry into other market places globally is an important next step in our strategy to grow our overall presence. In addition, we are adding new SKUs and expanding into new product categories, both online and offline, in order to leverage the strong brand loyalty among our customers.”
Ben Bounketh, Co-Founder and Vice President of WingPoint Group, stated, “We are truly excited to work with Michael Panosian and the ToughBuilt team to support the global expansion of their brand and product lines, both online and across their retail network. Our goal is to establish a strong online presence, while introducing new product categories, in order to capitalize on the growing customer demand.”
About ToughBuilt Industries, Inc.
ToughBuilt is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative tools and accessories to the building industry. 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/ .
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