Mumbai

Blue Star is India's leading Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration (HVAC&R) Company, with an annual revenue of over Rs 7977 crores (972 million USD), a network of 30 offices, 7 modern manufacturing facilities including the new state-of-the-art deep freezer facility at Wada, and Blue Star Climatech Limited’s world-class facility at Sri City; 3132 employees, and 4040 channel partners. The Company has 8000 stores for room ACs, packaged air conditioners, chillers, cold rooms as well as refrigeration products and systems, along with 1,251 service associates reaching out to customers in over 4,100 talukas. Blue Star's integrated business model of a manufacturer, contractor and after-sales service provider enables it to offer an end-to-end solution to its customers, which has proved to be a significant differentiator in the marketplace. In fact, every third commercial building in India has a Blue Star product installed. The Company fulfills the heating, cooling and ventilation requirements of a large number of corporate, commercial and process applications, as well as the comfort needs of residential customers. Blue Star has also forayed into the residential water purifiers business with a stylish and differentiated range including India’s first RO+UV Hot & Cold water purifier; as well as the air purifiers and air coolers businesses. The Company also offers expertise in allied contracting activities such as electrical, plumbing, fire-fighting and industrial projects, in order to offer turnkey solutions, apart from execution of specialised industrial projects.

Asian Paints with its intent to enter the Home Improvement and Décor space in India had acquired 51% stake in Sleek group, a kitchen solutions provider in August 2013. Sleek is a major player in the organized modern kitchen space and is engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling and distribution of modular kitchens as well as kitchen components including wire baskets, cabinets, appliances, accessories etc. Recently, the company has launched ‘Smart Kitchen’ range for easy installation and design under the Sleek brand. Sleek has also introduced wardrobes in its portfolio since FY17. In December 2017, Asian Paints acquired the balance 49% in sleek from its erstwhile promoters. Sleek is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. In June 2014, Asian Paints acquired the entire front and sales business including Brands, Network and Sales Infrastructure of Ess Ess Bathroom products Pvt Ltd. Ess Ess is a prominent player in the bath segment in India and has high quality products in this segment. Recently, the company has introduced ‘Royale’ – premium range of bath fittings as well as ‘Bathsense’ – sanitary ware range of products for the evolving consumer. Both, the Kitchen and Bath business have been co-branded with Asian Paints.