ZK International Group Co., Ltd. Embarks on Global Expansion: Enters Southeast Asia and the Middle East to Drive Innovation and Sustainable Infrastructure Development

WENZHOU, China, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:ZKIN) ("ZKIN", "ZK International" or the "Company"), a leading innovator in stainless-steel products, announces a strategic expansion initiative into Southeast Asia and the Middle East, marking a significant milestone in the company's global growth strategy.

Penetrating New Markets: Southeast Asia and the Middle East

ZK International is proud to unveil its plans to extend its operations into Southeast Asia and the Middle East, capitalizing on emerging opportunities in these dynamic regions. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality stainless-steel solutions, the company aims to bring its innovative products and expertise to meet the growing demand for sustainable infrastructure and advanced technology.

Strategic Partnerships for Regional Success

As part of its expansion strategy, ZK International is actively pursuing strategic partnerships with local businesses and key stakeholders in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. These partnerships will not only enhance the company's local market understanding but also facilitate seamless integration into the regional business landscape.

Mr. Jiancong Huang, Chairman of ZK International Group, expressed enthusiasm about the company's expansion, stating, "Our decision to enter Southeast Asia and the Middle East aligns with our commitment to global growth and market leadership. These regions present exciting opportunities, and we are eager to bring our expertise, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable solutions to contribute to the development of these markets."

Commitment to Sustainable Infrastructure

ZK International is known for its dedication to sustainability and innovation. By expanding into Southeast Asia and the Middle East, the company seeks to play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable infrastructure development in these regions. ZK International's portfolio includes a range of stainless-steel products that cater to diverse industries, including water and gas utilities, automotive, and industrial applications.

About ZK International Group Co., Ltd.

ZK International Group Co., Ltd. is a China-based engineering company building and investing in innovative technologies for the modern world. With a focus on designing and implementing next-generation solutions through industrial, environmental and software engineering, ZKIN owns 45 patents, 44 trademarks, 2 Technical Achievement Awards, and 10 National and Industry Standard Awards.  

ZKIN's core business is to engineer and manufacture patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products that effectively deliver high quality, highly sustainable and environmentally sound drinkable water to the Chinese, Asia and European markets.  ZK International is Quality Management System Certified (ISO9001), Environmental Management System Certified (ISO1401), and a National Industrial Stainless Steel Production Licensee.  It has supplied stainless steel pipelines for over 2,000 projects, which include the Beijing National Airport, the "Water Cube" and "Bird's Nest", which were venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.  ZK International is preparing to capitalize on the $850 Billion commitment made by the Chinese Government to improve the quality of water, which has been stated to be 70% unfit for human contact.  

In 2018, ZKIN established its wholly owned xSigma Corporation to develop innovative software solutions that support its core operations while exploring new opportunities in smart contracts, distributed ledgers, supply chain management and blockchain architecture. The xSigma Labs team is made up of world-class developers and engineers formerly of Facebook, Google, Amazon, Ripple and 1inch, most recently launching its first DeFi project in the Fall of 2020. 

In March of 2021, ZKIN announced the formation of its new wholly owned subsidiary, xSigma Entertainment Limited. It was established as part of ZK's integrated network of companies focused on developing and investing in innovative software technology platforms. xSigma Entertainment's mandate is to acquire assets in the high-growth US gaming market.  xSigma Entertainment aims to increase shareholder value by targeting and investing in early-stage online gambling businesses that are poised for exponential growth and exits. 

For more information please visit www.ZKInternationalGroup.com. Additionally, please follow the Company on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Weibo. For further information on the Company's SEC filings please visit www.sec.gov. 

Safe Harbor Statement 

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of ZK International.  Actual results may differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties, as well as other risk factors that are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although ZK International believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized.  In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by ZK International or any other person that their objectives or plans will be achieved. ZK International does not undertake any obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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