Josts Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Zowell for India

03 Apr 2025 CW Team

Josts Engineering Company Limited (JOSTS) has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Suzhou Pioneer Material Handling Equipment & Technology Co. Ltd (Zowell) to promote and sell Zowell-branded warehouse material handling equipment across India.

Under this partnership, JOSTS will leverage its extensive sales network and dealer channels to distribute Zowell’s range of narrow-aisle forklifts, AGV forklifts, electric pallet trucks, stackers, reach trucks, and specialized equipment. Sales inquiries from India received by Zowell will be directed to JOSTS, and in cases of direct sales, JOSTS will receive a commission. The agreement excludes government projects, and products under regular projects will carry the "Zowell+Josts" or "Zowell+JECL" branding.

Founded in 2005, Zowell is a high-tech material handling equipment manufacturer based in Suzhou, China. The company serves industries such as aviation, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, electronics, auto parts, and cold chain logistics. Its products adhere to ISO 9001 quality standards and hold CE certification.

Jai Prakash Agarwal, Chairman & Whole Time Director, JOSTS, stated, “We are honored to collaborate with Zowell and introduce their innovative solutions to the Indian market. This partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class material handling equipment to our customers.”

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