References

Mandates, not a wall of logos

We publish no sales figures, no contract extracts and no client name without written consent. What we can show are the mandates entrusted to us: two manufacturers chose us as their exclusive distributor in 2026.

Exclusive mandate

Jonway EV

Jiangsu Yongyuan Electric Technology Co., Ltd — China

TerritoryCôte d’Ivoire · Nigeria · Ghana
SectorAutomotive and electric mobility
ScopeIONA XS electric utility vehicle range

Agreement signed on 22 August 2026

GK General Merchant is the exclusive distributor of the IONA XS range for Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Ghana. These electric utility vehicles, in European category L7e-CU, carry a 23.04 kWh LFP battery and come with air conditioning as standard. Four body versions cover most urban professional uses.

Four versions

Cargo Box

Closed box body for urban delivery.

Pickup

Drop-side bed for bulky loads.

Flatbed

Chequered steel deck for long loads.

Refrigerated Box

Insulated body in composite panels.

Manufacturer technical drawings, reworked in monochrome.

Exclusive mandate

ESTAR TECH

Shenzhen Estar Technology Co., Ltd — China

TerritoryWest Africa
SectorMachinery and industrial equipment
ScopeJewellery chain-making machines, all models

Certificate dated 21 August 2026, valid until 20 August 2027

GK General Merchant is the exclusive distributor of ESTAR TECH jewellery chain-making machines for West Africa, with access to the manufacturer’s commercial and technical information, spare parts and support. The certificate covers chain-making machines, all models.

Jewellery chain-making machines, all models

Photograph from the manufacturer’s catalogue.

GK Group

Partner catalogues

Our partners’ product catalogues are presented by GK General Shop, the group’s sourcing service. Commercial enquiries about the IONA XS and ESTAR TECH ranges reach us directly.

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Principles

What we will never publish

The name of a research client without written consent — we may mention the sector and the country, never the content.
Volumes or sales figures, which belong to the companies we represent.
Contract extracts or commercial terms.

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