Worksport to Open AI-Integrated Strategic Distribution Center to Boost National Sales Ramp Up
Rhea-AI Summary
Worksport (NASDAQ:WKSP) opened an AI-integrated strategic distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 8, 2025 to accelerate U.S. shipping and support national sales growth.
Management projects 1–2 day delivery for major markets, benefits for >50% of existing customers, and early logistics cost efficiencies of 10%–15% (≈12% in FedEx Zones 2–3). The site links to Worksport's AI routing and inventory systems and will serve as a pilot for further Southeast, Texas, and West Coast rollouts to drive faster B2B and B2C order fulfillment.
Positive
- >50% of customers expected to get 1–2 day delivery
- Early logistics cost efficiencies of 10%–15%
- ≈12% savings in FedEx Zones 2 and 3
- AI-enabled routing and inventory optimization for faster processing
- Facility to serve as pilot for targeted Southeast, Texas, and West Coast rollouts
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Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
WKSP was down 0.17% with modest volume, while key Auto Parts peers like REE (-7.32%), WPRT (-3.47%), GTEC (-0.93%), SYPR (-0.95%), and PRTS (-0.83%) also declined, suggesting broader sector softness but no scanner-confirmed momentum trend.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02 | Online sales milestone | Positive | +4.3% | Record Black Friday e-commerce revenue and strongest online sales week. |
| Dec 01 | Product launch | Positive | -2.3% | Launch of COR battery system and SOLIS solar array with initial orders. |
| Nov 25 | Product rollout | Positive | +6.2% | HD3 tonneau cover sales to B2B dealers and upcoming DTC availability. |
| Nov 18 | Operations expansion | Positive | +6.7% | Major Missouri facility upgrade to support SOLIS assembly and COR distribution. |
| Nov 13 | Earnings update | Positive | -14.5% | Q3 2025 revenue growth and 2026 targets accompanied by continued losses. |
Recent operational and product-launch news has often led to positive price moves, but major financial updates like Q3 earnings have seen sharp selloffs, indicating mixed alignment between good news and near-term price reaction.
Over the past month, WKSP has released a series of growth-focused updates, including Q3 2025 results with 61% year-over-year sales growth and 31.3% gross margin on $5.0M net sales, followed by multiple product and expansion announcements (HD3, SOLIS, COR, and a Missouri operations upgrade). These drove several double-digit intraday swings, with some positive commercialization news aligning with gains and other strong metrics coinciding with declines. Today’s AI-integrated Shreveport distribution center fits this pattern of scaling U.S. infrastructure to support expanding B2B and B2C demand.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form S-3 shelf filed on 2025-11-17 allows Worksport to offer up to $30,000,000 of various securities, including up to $4,000,000 via an at-the-market program. This replaces a prior shelf and provides flexibility to raise capital over time, subject to limits tied to the roughly $30.3 million public float.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds another piece to Worksport’s U.S. expansion, introducing an AI-integrated Shreveport distribution center expected to provide 1–2-day delivery for many customers and modeled cost efficiencies of 10%–15%. It complements recent product launches and facility upgrades aimed at scaling B2B and B2C channels. Regulatory filings, however, show ongoing net losses, a going concern warning, and an S-3 shelf for up to $30,000,000, so funding progress and margin trends remain key metrics to monitor.
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WEST SENECA, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 8, 2025 / Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ:WKSP) ("Worksport" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based innovator in advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies and automotive accessories, serving both consumer and reseller markets, today announced the opening of its new strategic distribution facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, designed to significantly enhance national shipping speed, lower logistics costs, and expand the Company's growing distribution reach.
The new facility is expected to support ongoing sales growth and margin expansion, in line with corporate growth initiatives detailed in recent Company updates. Management expects this distribution model to serve as pilot framework for the continued strategic U.S. sales and distribution expansion, including targeted Southeast, Texas, and West Coast distribution strategies.
Faster Delivery Across Major Markets, With Early Cost Efficiencies
The Shreveport facility positions Worksport closer to several of its fastest growing states, enabling materially faster delivery times compared to previous routing.
More than
50% of Worksport current customer base is expected to benefit from the expansion by now getting next day or two-day shipping, with Texas and Florida seeing the largest gains.Early modeling indicates approximate cost efficiencies of 10
-15% , with roughly12% savings in FedEx Zones 2 and 3.Worksport emphasizes that its initial objective is shipping speed and cost savings are expected to increase naturally as volume scales.
The Company selected Louisiana for its central location within the Southeast shipping corridor and its proximity to major trucking routes feeding Texas and surrounding regions.
AI-Connected, Integrated Logistics
The Shreveport facility is connected directly to Worksport's AI-enabled environment, allowing automated routing, inventory optimization, and real-time shipment tracking. This integration supports faster order processing, improved accuracy, and future scalability.
Quote from Steve Raivio, Director of Sales
"The opening of the Southeast warehouse will now let Worksport resellers in the lower states to sell our product and get it on customers' trucks faster. The biggest barrier is always shipping times, and with the new warehouse we have largely eliminated this challenge. It is expected to help grow our current market substantially as we expand in the largest truck region in the USA. This location is also strategically placed to help with quicker ship times on B2C orders, keeping customers happier in an age where quick delivery is expected. We are excited about the opportunity this warehouse will bring to all aspects of sales for Worksport."
Looking Ahead
Management believes that performance data from the Shreveport facility will guide additional distribution rollouts as Worksport continues to grow. The Company anticipates that its logistics enhancements, combined with its scaling U.S. manufacturing capabilities, will support a broader national footprint across both B2B and B2C markets.
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About Worksport
Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP), through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and owns the intellectual property on a variety of tonneau covers, solar integrations, portable power systems, and clean heating & cooling solutions. Worksport has an active partnership with Hyundai for the SOLIS Solar cover. Additionally, Worksport's hard-folding cover, designed and manufactured in-house, is compatible with all major truck models and is gaining traction with newer truck makers including the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Worksport seeks to capitalize on the growing shift of consumer mindsets towards clean energy integrations with its proprietary solar solutions, mobile energy storage systems (ESS), and Cold-Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) technology. Terravis Energy's website is terravisenergy.com.
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