ZK International Group's Subsidiary xSigma Corporation Signs LOI with a Leading European Software Developer to Develop Blockchain Applications

WENZHOU,China,Nov. 9,2020 -- ZK International Group Co.,Ltd.(ZKIN)("ZK International" or the "Company"),today announced that its subsidiary,xSigma Corporation ("xSigma"),have signed a letter of intent ("LOI") with Dentoro Alliance LP ("Dentoro"). Pursuant to the LOI,Dentoro proposes to earn 49% of xSigma's equity interest and to form a partnership with xSigma to build solutions that would add value in logistics,IoT,infrastructure,and in Company's supply chain management. In the hopes of leveraging the ever evolving blockchain technologies being developed world-wide,the Company believes that Dentoro's experience could help the Company develop its own R&D Lab made up of world-class software developers.

The Company's mission is to spearhead the adoption of decentralized technologies by researching,analyzing,and testing innovative concepts and use cases. By finding new ways to utilize the blockchain,xSigma will look at revolutionizing traditional industries and making financial tools more accessible. The goal is to build a product ecosystem that realizes the true potential of blockchain in promoting open access and financial inclusion world-wide.

ZK International launched xSigma as a research and development lab back in 2018 to solve real-world infrastructure challenges. Its mandate was to explore new opportunities in smart contracts,supply chain management and other blockchain-based solutions.

The Company's Chairman,Mr. Huang stated,"the Company will look at recruiting the brightest minds from the blockchain arena to its xSigma research lab. The aim is to have the lab run by a world-class team of developers. At xSigma we are excited about assembling a team that are on the leading edge of blockchain research and development that intersects decentralized finance,supply chain management,and infrastructure. We are planning on announcing new applications and solutions in the near future."

About ZK International Group Co.,Ltd.

ZK International Group Co.,Ltd. is aChina-based designer,engineer,manufacturer,and supplier of patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products that require sophisticated water or gas pipeline systems. The Company owns 33 patents,21 trademarks,2 Technical Achievement Awards,and 10 National and Industry Standard Awards. ZK International is Quality Management System Certified (ISO9001),Environmental Management System Certified (ISO1401),and a National Industrial Stainless Steel Production Licensee that is focused on supplying steel piping for the multi-billion dollar industries of Gas and Water sectors. ZK has supplied stainless steel pipelines for over 2,000 projects,including the Beijing National Airport,the "Water Cube",and "Bird's Nest",which were venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Emphasizing superior properties and durability of its steel piping,ZK International is providing a solution for the delivery of high quality,highly sustainable,environmentally sound drinkable water not only to theChinamarket but also to international markets such asEurope,East Asia,andSoutheast Asia.

For more information please visitwww.ZKInternationalGroup.com. Additionally,please follow the Company onTwitter,Facebook,YouTube,andWeibo. For further information on the Company's SEC filings please visitwww.sec.gov.

AboutXSigma Corporation

XSigma Corporation,is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ZK International Group Co.,Ltd. Together with ZK International,has launched xSigma as a research and development lab back in 2018 to solve real-world infrastructure challenges. Its mandate was to explore new opportunities in smart contracts,supply chain management and other blockchain-based solutions.

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