Worksport Partners With Tri-State Enterprises for Tonneau Cover Distribution
Worksport has secured Tri-State Enterprises as a cross-regional distribution partner, expanding dealer access to its tonneau covers across the South & Central U.S...
Worksport Ltd.—a U.S.-based manufacturer of hybrid and clean energy solutions primarily for the light truck, overlanding and global consumer goods markets—announced that it has secured Tri-State Enterprises Inc. as a new cross-regional distribution partner for Worksport’s growing tonneau cover lineup, including the company’s recently launched Nexus cover, company officials stated in a press release.
Worksport projects the new Tri-State account to generate seven-figure revenue in the near term, with the potential to evolve into a recurring multi-million-dollar contributor to net sales growth. This outlook is supported by expanding product availability, increasing customer adoption and deeper penetration of Worksport’s tonneau cover lineup across Tri-State’s distribution footprint, noted the release.
The Tri-State Advantage
Tri-State is a family-operated automotive aftermarket distributor headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas, with locations across Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. The company operates approximately one million square feet of warehouse space and is a member of both the Pronto Network and The AAM Group.
Tri-State offers “same-day” delivery to select locations within its network of thousands of wholesale customers—a key capability that may position Worksport to access just-in-time demand across key markets. Truck bed covers are among Tri-State’s top product categories, making this relationship a highly aligned and strategic addition to Worksport’s expanding dealer and distributor network, the company said.
Big Money Show Accelerates Nexus Exposure
On April 25, 2026, Worksport attended Tri-State’s Big Money Show to introduce its product lineup directly to a broader customer base, with particular focus on Worksport’s Nexus tonneau cover, following its recent commercial launch. This cover continues to gain significant traction and was a contributing factor to landing the Tri-State account, according to officials.
The company believes this direct selling event provided both a near-term revenue opportunity and meaningful brand exposure among active aftermarket buyers. Worksport views the event as an important step in accelerating Nexus adoption through distribution and professional aftermarket channels.
Strategic Distribution Expansion
This new relationship supports Worksport’s broader 2026 strategy to expand its U.S. dealer and distributor network, increase sell-through velocity, and build recurring revenue from high-volume regional accounts.
The company believes Tri-State’s established customer relationships, warehouse capacity and strong presence in the South and Central U.S. create a scalable distribution channel for Worksport’s tonneau cover portfolio. As Worksport continues ramping production and widening availability of its recently launched products, management expects distributor-led sales to play an increasingly important role in achieving its 2026 revenue objectives.
“We believe that a relationship with Tri-State is an important commercial win because it places Worksport products into a highly relevant, high-volume aftermarket distribution channel,” said Steven Rossi, chief executive officer of Worksport. “The initial purchase orders are encouraging, but the larger opportunity is the account’s projected annual volume and the ability to introduce Nexus to a broader customer base at the exact time we are scaling production and distribution. We believe relationships like this can help convert product innovation into repeatable revenue, stronger brand recognition and long-term shareholder value.”
