ABOUT

Tough Gear Trading Pty Ltd (TGT) is a Brisbane-based, Australian-owned company with over 28 years of experience across the 4x4, Mining, commercial, military, and security sectors.

Established in 2015 by Gary Turner, TGT has evolved from a single-operator business into a globally active enterprise with representation in multiple international markets.

Recognised as a trusted one-stop provider, TGT supplies high-quality vehicle components and systems to military, NGO, and commercial clients worldwide. Furthermore, having been endorsed by the Australian defence force, gives us scope to further implement and showcase our brand with vigour.

Guided by the Turner family, our team combines strategic project management, technical expertise, and strong customer focus to deliver consistent, long-term performance.

About Us

We provide quality 4×4 accessories applications, security auto applications to international military, armoured, mining, fleet and retail markets. Our key niche services are within the military, security, police and armoured markets, with the ability to supply, manufacture, source and project manage large coordinated fleets globally.

What we can do for you!

Our mission is to provide automotive solutions and offers to clients through high quality products and service. We believe that building trusting relationships with business partners including suppliers and clients, is the key contributor to a long term and valuable business.

Our Goal

Our History

📅 2015: TGT was born! We launched in 7 countries and appointed dealers in the Gulf Region.

📅 2016: Secured contracts with the UN and Saudi Arabia Military to support auto parts for specialized 4x4 vehicles.

📅 2017: Launched TGT Military with an expansion of light-armoured vehicle applications.

📅 2018: Expanded our range and became the international license holder for many strong Australian brands.

📅 2019: Launched TGT in Sub-Sahara Africa and expanded our global team with members in South Africa.

📅 2020: Introduced TGT camping products to Australia and began participating in local 4x4 shows. Secured warehouse facilities within Australia.

📅 2021: Launched a brand-new webpage and updated catalogues. Secured MOD contracts in numerous countries.

📅 2022: Launched new products in Australia and established new partnerships through Carsales and Goodyear/Dunlop stores. Expanded the corporate offers of the TGT Rooftop Tent into Australia with significant peak deals concluded. Expanded TGT in Europe.

📅 2023: Secured a significant partnerships for TGT in the Middle East and in Central Africa. Upgraded the TGT profile, through social media platforms and marketing content. Launched a new military catalogue and welcomed new suppliers. Launched mining applications.

📅 2024: Concluded exciting plans with various 4x4 and defence shows planned globally. Extended TGT’s reach even further with multiple business trips. Continued participating in numerous defence shows with the Australian Defence team and launched our Tough Gear Trading Military Webpage. Launched the TGT mining sector and catalogues. TGT achieved approval from SAMI, further solidifying our reputation in the industry!

📅 2025: Launched a partnership with Papua New Guinea. Expanded the military defence sector offering. Finalised contracts in Saudi Arabia with further expansion network.

LOGISTICS

INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Tough Gear Trading provide their import and export clients with innovative and cost effective end to end freight solutions, with the use of 21st century information technology.

Tough Gear Trading understands the evolving supply chain needs of your business, our Suppliers and our Customers, particularly with regards to:

• Preparation of all the required export commercial documentation

• Obtaining eligible Certificates of Origin from the Australian Government Authorities

• Warehousing and consolidation of multiple orders from various Australian Suppliers to reduce Freight costs for our customers

• Air and LCL / FCL sea freight management with their international Carrier partners

• Tough Gear Trading has a high level of compliance with all the relevant Australian and Overseas Government Regulations