At Kennedy’s Welding Supplies, we’ve built our reputation on supplying professional-grade tools and equipment that tradies, mechanics, fabricators, and serious DIYers can rely on. When a new brand earns its place on our shelves, it’s because it delivers on performance, durability, and real-world practicality.

That’s why we’re excited to announce:

ToughBuilt StackTech is now available at Kennedy’s Welding Supplies in Hobart, Tasmania.

And not just any ToughBuilt products — we’re proud to stock the premium StackTech modular storage system, bringing Tasmanian tradies a serious alternative to modular tool storage systems like Milwaukee Packout.

Even better?
Kennedy’s is the only independent retailer in Tasmania selling the ToughBuilt StackTech range.

Let’s break down what ToughBuilt is, who’s behind it, where it’s made, and why it’s quickly becoming one of the most talked-about premium storage systems in Australia.

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What Is ToughBuilt?

ToughBuilt Industries is a global tool and storage manufacturer known for producing premium, trade-focused products designed for demanding jobsite environments.

The brand is best known for:

• Heavy-duty modular storage systems (StackTech)
• Tool belts and ClipTech pouches
• Sawhorses and work platforms
• Knee pads
• Hand tools
• Jobsite accessories

 

ToughBuilt products are engineered with one clear purpose:
To make professional tradespeople more efficient on site.

Their flagship system — StackTech — is a modular tool storage range designed to compete directly with high-end systems like the Milwaukee Packout range. But this isn’t a budget imitation. It’s a fully engineered, premium-grade alternative with its own design innovations.

StackTech focuses on:

• Smart auto-locking mechanisms
• High load capacity
• Reinforced corners
• Metal latches
• Heavy-duty wheels
• Weather resistance
• Jobsite durability

This is not light-duty plastic storage.
This is serious gear built for real work.

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Who Is ToughBuilt?

ToughBuilt is an American-founded brand created with the trades at its core. Unlike companies that branch into tools from other industries, ToughBuilt was built from the ground up to support professionals in construction, fabrication, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and industrial trades.

The company invests heavily in:

• Research and development
• Patent-protected innovations
• Real-world jobsite testing
• Long-term product refinement

Their design philosophy centres around solving real frustrations tradies experience daily:

• Storage systems that fail under load
• Latches that snap
• Boxes that flex
• Wheels that collapse
• Tool pouches that don’t sit right
• Systems that don’t integrate properly

ToughBuilt builds tools that are meant to be used hard.

And that aligns perfectly with Kennedy’s customer base here in Tasmania — mechanics, welders, engineers, builders, fabricators, and serious home workshop owners who demand quality.

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Where Is ToughBuilt Made?

ToughBuilt products are designed and engineered by the ToughBuilt team in the United States. Manufacturing is completed through a global supply chain, including facilities in Asia that meet strict quality control standards.

This global manufacturing approach allows ToughBuilt to:

• Maintain competitive pricing
• Uphold high engineering standards
• Deliver consistent quality
• Scale production globally

While designed in the U.S., ToughBuilt products are built to meet international jobsite standards — including the tough, demanding conditions of Australian worksites.

From commercial construction sites to rural properties across Tasmania, ToughBuilt is built to handle it.

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ToughBuilt StackTech: A Premium Alternative to Milwaukee Packout

When it comes to modular storage, many tradies immediately think of:

Milwaukee Packout

And for good reason — Packout has dominated the modular storage space for years.

But here’s the thing.

Tradies want options.

And ToughBuilt StackTech delivers a premium, high-end alternative that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Packout — not below it.

How StackTech Competes

StackTech isn’t trying to be cheaper plastic storage. It’s engineered differently.

Key features include:

Auto-Locking System
StackTech uses an innovative automatic locking mechanism. When you stack units together, they lock automatically without having to manually engage side clips.

Heavy-Duty Steel-Reinforced Corners
Designed to handle real jobsite abuse.

Metal Latches
Not flimsy plastic clips — solid, durable hardware.

High Load Ratings
Designed to carry significant weight without flex.

Weather Resistance
Built for worksites, ute trays, job trailers, and sheds.

Integrated Organisation
Multiple internal layout options for better tool management.

Why Tradies Are Switching

For some, it’s about innovation.

For others, it’s about:

• Trying something new
• Expanding beyond one brand ecosystem
• Investing in a premium system without being locked into one tool brand
• Supporting independent retailers

And that last point matters.

Because here in Tasmania, Kennedy’s Welding Supplies isn’t a corporate big-box chain. We’re independent. We’re local. And we back products that deserve shelf space.

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Distributed in Australia by Kincrome

In Australia, ToughBuilt is distributed by: Kincrome

Kincrome is one of Australia’s most respected tool distributors, with decades of experience supplying professional-grade equipment across the country.

That matters for Tasmanian customers because it means:

• Strong supply chain reliability
• Local warranty support
• Ongoing product availability
• National distribution backing
• Confidence in after-sales support

When a premium brand like ToughBuilt partners with a trusted Australian distributor like Kincrome, it ensures the product isn’t just hype — it’s supported long-term.

And that’s important when you’re investing in a modular storage system that you plan to build out over time.

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Why Kennedy’s Welding Supplies Chose ToughBuilt

At Kennedy’s, we don’t stock everything. We stock what works.

We look for:

• Durability
• Performance
• Real value
• Strong brand backing
• Products that suit Tasmanian conditions

ToughBuilt ticks those boxes.

StackTech in particular stood out because:

• It feels solid — not lightweight
• The locking system is genuinely clever
• The build quality is obvious from the first lift
• It gives customers a premium alternative in modular storage
• It isn’t oversaturated in Tasmania

Which leads to something important…

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The Only Independent Retailer in Tasmania Selling ToughBuilt StackTech

Kennedy’s Welding Supplies is currently:

The only independent retailer in Tasmania stocking the ToughBuilt StackTech range.

That means:

• You can see it in person
• You can handle it
• You can compare it
• You can get expert advice
• You’re supporting a Tasmanian-owned business

We understand our local market. We understand trades. We understand workshops.

And we’re proud to bring Tasmanian customers access to a premium global brand that isn’t just another mass-market product. Unfortunately, the likes of Nubco and Total Tools don't have access to the ToughBuilt range.

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Who Is ToughBuilt For?

ToughBuilt StackTech is ideal for:

• Mechanics
• Welders
• Builders
• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Fabricators
• Automotive workshops
• Construction crews
• Serious DIY workshop owners

If you’re transporting tools daily…
If you’re loading and unloading from a ute…
If your gear gets knocked around on site…
If you’re sick of broken latches or sagging plastic…

StackTech is worth a look.

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Built for Real Work — Not Just Showrooms

There’s a difference between storage that looks good in a showroom and storage that survives on a jobsite.

StackTech was designed for:

• Rough terrain transport
• Heavy loads
• Frequent stacking/unstacking
• Long-term durability
• Workshop abuse

The reinforced structure, steel components, and intelligent locking system show that this wasn’t rushed to market.

It was engineered to compete.

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Modular Storage Is an Investment

When you invest in modular storage, you’re not just buying one box.

You’re investing in:

• Organisation
• Efficiency
• Time saved
• Tool protection
• Jobsite professionalism

StackTech is expandable, meaning you can start small and build your system over time.

Because it’s distributed nationally by Kincrome, you can expand confidently knowing future units will remain available.

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Supporting Independent Retail in Tasmania

Choosing ToughBuilt from Kennedy’s means more than just buying storage.

It means:

• Supporting a local family-owned Tasmanian business
• Keeping dollars in the local economy, on our beautiful island
• Getting knowledgeable advice
• Access to real service
• Face-to-face product support

Independent retailers don’t survive on gimmicks. We survive on reputation.

And we don’t put our name behind gear that doesn’t perform.

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Why Premium Storage Matters

Tools aren’t cheap.

When you’re carrying thousands — sometimes tens of thousands — of dollars’ worth of tools, storage isn’t an afterthought.

It protects your investment.

Cheap storage fails at the worst time.

Premium storage:

• Keeps tools organised
• Reduces downtime
• Prevents breakage
• Saves money long-term
• Enhances your professional image

ToughBuilt StackTech positions itself firmly in the premium tier of modular storage systems.

It’s not entry-level.
It’s not throwaway.
It’s built for professionals.

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Come See ToughBuilt at Kennedy’s Welding Supplies Hobart

If you’re in Hobart or anywhere in Tasmania and you’ve been considering modular storage — especially if you’ve been looking at Packout — it’s worth coming in and physically comparing StackTech.

Lift it.
Stack it.
Check the latches.
Roll the base unit.
Feel the difference.

You’ll quickly understand why it’s gaining attention globally.

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The Future of Jobsite Organisation

Tool storage continues to evolve. Tradies demand better systems, better durability, and better integration.

ToughBuilt isn’t just entering the market — it’s pushing innovation.

And thanks to Kincrome distribution and Kennedy’s commitment to premium products, Tasmanian trades now have access to one of the most exciting modular storage systems available.

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ToughBuilt StackTech — Now Available at Kennedy’s Welding Supplies

Premium.
Innovative.
Built for work.

If you’re serious about your tools, it’s time to be serious about your storage.

Visit Kennedy’s Welding Supplies in Hobart to see the ToughBuilt StackTech range in person.

Because quality gear deserves quality storage.