@Toolscom2 Twitter@tools_com Instagram@toolscom Facebookhttps://www.pinterest.com.au/peterjhosking7/toolscom/ Pintresthttps://www.linkedin.com/tools_com LinkedInOwner Of Tools.com Autoelec.com.au and Part owner of SafetyHQ.com.au

Acquired Autoelec.com.au with the aim of expanding its successful past and increasing range and focus on automotive electrical products and services over the coming years. Exciting team lots of scope and please reach out and list your automotive products with us.

Safety HQ is an Australian Co-operative network of stores and digital communications for the goal of improving "safety" in our working lives through better products, risk reduction, education, and services. Marketing workwear to training courses etc. Check us out at safetyheadquarters.com.au and the web store launching soon at Safetyhq.com.au

Chairman, Mentor, and Advisor to the Team at Trak Racer, the world's best simulator company. Formulating branding strategies and guiding management to the future.

The aim for this business was to develop new technology with new high power lithium power systems up to 10 Ah for powerdrills and garden tools.The main focus however being the development of TOUCH. An intuitive technology for differentiating brands and advance "control" features to a new generation of power tool users. Investing over $3m the product today is manufactured by some of China's premium factories using teh technology in safety systems and power control systems . Programs using teh technology can be seen in Canadian Tire , OBI Europe , Ferritalia Italy and various retailers across Europe.With this venture we have honed our new world skills to ensure we are at the front of the curve of modern retailing by working with Amazon, Costco in the USA and Kogan in Australia to market unique online product platforms that are alternatives to in store products .

Powering modern upgrades in technology and the internet.Keeping pace with what goes on in the world today you need the skills and the products. I love reinventing myself and going after big projects . Starting in mid 2015 and hitting $30m in sales annually by 2018 its always on my mind how much I love working with tools and in retail. Working closely with Aldi on getting sales growth on product categories up to 100% year on year. At the other end of the spectrum using that intense growth factors to invest in IT systems that allow for suppliers to mange their curated product ranges online via the latest in retail software.From black Friday sellouts to ensuring every department has processes to deliver the best consumer experience with products Toolklub has been a revelation.The customer service experience has to be perfect.

Powertool innovation company from Nickel Zinc batteries to dual battery packs and EPA powered products. The company foundered over 12 new patents and programs for tools with lithium energy and today consults to those in need of a vision for their tomorrow. The company was established to handle particular businesses of private labels of SEARS and Masters. IN its first year enjoying a turnover of 2009 $26M and in 2015 delivering 100% sell through at Masters with sales of $41M in a dud retailer.Established multiple investments with factories and some global alliances .Currently operates as a factory investment vehicle to ensure retailers get the products they ask for.

Founded GMC in 1996 with $10,000 we set out to create a DIY power-tool brand for the masses. Awesome new ideas generated from excellent business partners globally. A wonderful ride . Sales of over $3 Billion in 10 years. Patented and Invented the Laser Circular Saw which took the company global and added lasers to everything that we could. Versions sold to SEARS, B&Q , LOWES and HOME DEPOT with today being credited as the man who broke the dominance of global brands down to size.Developed the low cost mitre saw program in china in 1997 selling over 5 million units in the years since then. Low cost routers, air compressors and bench top ensued. Pioneered full private label programs for major global retailers.Took over Performance Power production for B&Q in 2002 and grew the platform from $8m in UK to $32M across all Kingfisher retailers in Europe.Developed a full line of tools for step up PRo and later to be known Macallister program and sold approx $135M in 2006 across all Kingfisher operational companies.Developed products for SEARS Craftsman , Canadian Tire's Mastercraft , OBI, etc. and the business operated in 142 countries globally.Pioneered low cost powertool system manufacturing in China 2000-2006 expanding in power generation and air production systems selling over 1 million air compressors and generators at Bunnings in Australia in 2007. Generated programs in commercial investment set up joint ventures in China and started service programs. Established a team of General Managers who today carry some of teh highest management roles around teh hardware and tool industry. I get the best out of suppliers and people. Selling 37,000 tools a week GMC was a program that was brilliant fun. Won awards from the worlds top 5 retailers for service, commitment to retail excellence in planogramming and merchandising allowing retailers execute their tool businesses better. At its peak the business employed over 300 people directly and 8000 indirectly.

Started at B&D to turnaround their power tool division. From a $12m loss to profit and market leadership in 6 years. Along with the massive support from others we were able to generate a profit in the final year of around $36M. Worked with China development partners and finance partners to assist in the turn around. Had some great support from my bosses and the sales team and the engineers who would work into the night to generate the ideas we wanted to turn the Australian business around , then BAM time to do it for myself...............................go for it . Over 400 new products generated , and the impetus for some corporate JV's . Worked with global corporate teams on almost every continent. Set up China JV , created new product lines and assisted US management restructure the business. Im considered their greatest regret at letting me go cause I sort of took $9 Billion off them over the next 20 years. Had a team of several General Managers reporting to him by the age of $29 and was responsible for commercial plans and investments as well as product roads and staffing.

Almost fresh out of University worked with a great boss who allowed for the the creativity to come out. Generated $46m per annum in new business in the third year and increased profits exponentially over the same period. Responsible for the successful $50m merger of Dorf and Myttons in the late 1980's which generated massive sales growth of over $40m in its first year eventually leading to the group being acquired by a competitor. Met life long friends ( your still a jerk Lee ) , Fantastic support again , and over 150 products created in 4 years from new bathroom designs to dumping dead products in a special way. By the 4th year had a team of 40 from marketing engineering and factory floor working on my projects.