https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/306628
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 27, 2026) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company"
Blackwoods is Australia's leading supplier of industrial and safety solutions, supporting businesses of all sizes across mining, manufacturing, construction, transport, government, utilities and other critical industries. Established in 1878 and part of the Wesfarmers Group (ASX: WES), Blackwoods provides an extensive range of over 300,000 products spanning safety, personal protective equipment, tools, workwear, maintenance, repair and operations supplies, and specialised industrial solutions.
Blackwoods operates a national network of branches, distribution centres and online platforms, supported by more than 2,000 team members and a dedicated field sales force.
John Veitch, Blackwoods Category Manager for Australia, commented "Blackwoods is pleased to add GMG's innovative graphene-enhanced products to our industrial product offering across Australia. Our customers are continually looking for practical solutions that support equipment reliability, operational efficiency and improved asset performance. We see G® LUBRICANT and THERMAL-XR® as strong additions to our range and look forward to supporting their availability through our branch, sales and distribution network."
Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented "We are very pleased to have Blackwoods distribute G® LUBRICANT and THERMAL-XR® in Australia. Blackwoods has an excellent reputation, extensive customer reach and a strong industrial distribution network, making them an ideal channel partner for GMG as we continue to commercialise our graphene-enhanced products. Blackwoods' focus on industrial customers, safety, quality and reliable supply aligns strongly with GMG's approach to bringing practical graphene solutions to market. We believe this relationship can help increase customer access to G® LUBRICANT and THERMAL-XR® across a wide range of industrial and commercial applications."
Jack Perkowski, Non-Executive Chairman and Director of the Company, commented: "This is an important commercial development for GMG. Partnering with a leading industrial distributor such as Blackwoods provides GMG with an established route to market in Australia and supports our strategy of scaling sales through high-quality distribution partners. Blackwoods' extensive branch network, sales capability and customer relationships provide a strong platform for GMG's products. The Board is pleased to see continued progress in building the commercial foundations for GMG's graphene products."