Bringing advanced HVAC&R technology to Africa.
Redefining solutions across HVAC&R products and services.
Indian Legacy of Excellence
Market leader for Ducted Splits with over 45% share.
Market leader and complete solutions provider in Commercial Refrigeration.
Distinct #2 in the VRF category.
#2 in the Chillers
category.
Highest market share in the Mini–Splits High-Efficiency category.
1st Company to Introduce Ducted Splits Inverter Systems to India.
At Blue Star, we empower people and businesses worldwide by enhancing the very essentials of life – air, food, and water – with our products and service offerings which cool, heat, and preserve them.
As India's leading HVAC&R Company, we boast of a strong financial standing with annual revenues exceeding $1.16bn. Our unique integrated model brings together manufacturing, contracting, and after-sales services, allowing us to deliver comprehensive solutions. This comprehensive approach translates to diverse solutions for businesses worldwide, enabling a seamless client experience from custom design and installation to ongoing maintenance. This commitment to comprehensive solutions is evident with one out of every three commercial buildings in India relying on Blue Star products.
Our Extensive Network
- 7 Advanced Manufacturing Units: Ensures consistent quality and innovation.
34 Offices across 20 Countries: Delivering expertise worldwide.
3,200 Dedicated Employees and 5,500 Channel Partners: Collaborative strength for exceptional services.
- 10,000 Stores: Wide reach for convenient access.
History
Our Company Values
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Our Management
Vir S Advani
Chairman and Managing Director
B Thiagarajan
Managing Director
P V Rao
Executive Director,
Projects, Solutions &
International
Madhanagopal Chandrakumar
Chief Executive Officer
International Operations,
Middle East, Africa & SAARC
About Blue Star’s Corporate Responsibility
Blue Star empowers people and communities. Air, food and water are three essential elements that life depends upon, and the Company uses its expertise in cooling, purifying and preserving these resources. The Company provides products and services across all sections of society. Blue Star’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives are dedicated to causes related to education, skilling, children’s and women’s health, and women’s empowerment. Blue Star is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those communities who reside around the Company’s manufacturing facilities. Blue Star Foundation was established in 1982, to support initiatives in the areas of education, health, and poverty alleviation. These efforts have flourished over time, with structured CSR activities. The involvement of the Company’s employees utilising their domain knowledge and skillsets helped in creating and compounding a long-lasting and sustainable impact on the projects undertaken. Our CSR activities are strategically mapped out, monitored and evaluated by a dedicated CSR Committee and Board of Trustees of the Blue Star Foundation.
Alignment and Focus:
- CSR activities at Blue Star are aligned with the Companies Act, 2013.
- We focus on skill development, education, health, hygiene, wellness, women's empowerment and rural development.
At Blue Star, we believe that the potential of human ingenuity is boundless. As an organisation, we work to foster this spark in our people and their endeavours, and we seek to unlock and nurture talent across the communities we are associated with. 'Sitare' is a Blue Star’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative for capacity development – through digital education initiatives for school children, vocational education, and skill-building for enhancing employability, and scholarships for deserving and needy students pursuing higher education. We are committed to making investments in and developing 'Sitare' as a programme to help children and youth who want to fulfil their potential through continuous learning with an aspiration to reach for the stars.
CSR Initiatives
Apprenticeship
Blue Star actively participates in the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in India providing students with valuable on-the-job training.
- This apprenticeship programme bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing students in India for successful careers.
- It offers academic credit for on-the-job training, thereby enriching the learning experience.
- Blue Star apprentices in India receive hands-on training in the manufacturing facilities, acquiring practical skills and knowledge.
- Upon successful completion of the programme, which includes a minimum service tenure of three months, apprentices are awarded a highly valued experience certificate from a reputed company.
- Blue Star offers competitive stipends to apprentices, exceeding the minimum wage for unskilled workers in each state of India, ensuring financial support throughout the programme.
Enhancing Soft Skill Training Programme with NAPS Trainees
Blue Star recognises the importance of soft skills for career success and provides NAPS trainees in India with these essential competencies through one-day training workshops conducted across all factory locations in India.
- The workshops focus on developing a success mindset by building emotional intelligence and fostering practical skills for effective teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution.
- This programme prepares trainees in India for workplace readiness and equips them to navigate daily challenges with confidence. Every year we train hundreds of trainees who have benefited from this impactful initiative in India.
Vocational Training
Blue Star plays a leading role in providing comprehensive vocational training in the AC&R and MEP fields in India through partnerships with esteemed institutions, professional bodies, and corporations.
- Initiatives include setting up customised classrooms and practical labs, developing curriculums tailored to industry needs, training trainers to ensure high-quality instruction, monitoring teaching sessions to maintain programme effectiveness, and delivering guest lectures to share industry knowledge and expertise.
- Blue Star fosters a culture of volunteerism among employees, enabling them to share their skills and knowledge with trainees at no cost.
- The Company demonstrates a strong commitment to vocational training by providing ongoing support to renowned institutes like the Indo-German Institute of Technology, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal, Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira, and Apollo Total Health. This support includes faculty fee contributions and student training expenditure, ensuring financial accessibility for aspiring technicians.
- We have collaborated with the ICICI Academy of Skills to enhance the success of their AC&R course by providing curriculum and expert training resources in the past
MTA Centennial Scholarship Programme
- The Mohan T Advani Centennial Scholarships, established by the Blue Star Foundation in 2012, honour the legacy of our founder, Mohan T Advani, and his belief in the transformative power of education.
- This flagship programme provides essential financial assistance to underprivileged students pursuing undergraduate and diploma courses in engineering and architecture.
- Our scholarships support students at prestigious educational institutions across India, fostering a community of over 400 scholars.
- Beyond financial aid, we offer a holistic approach to student development through mentoring, technical internships, and soft skills training. This initiative embodies Blue Star Foundation’s commitment to educational empowerment by uplifting deserving, meritorious students and enhancing their future prospects.
Digital Literacy Programme in Himachal Pradesh, India
- We are bridging the digital divide in Himachal Pradesh, India, by collaborating with Pratham Infotech to deliver a digital literacy programme in four schools in Kala Amb.
- We empower students by fostering self-learning skills through digital education initiatives.
- We encourage community engagement in the learning process to create a supportive environment for digital literacy.
Education Support to Tribal Girl Students
Blue Star, in association with Kalinga Institute of Social Science, empowers tribal girl students by enabling them to complete their schooling. We invest in the holistic well-being of sponsored students by offering:
- Daily tutoring to enhance academic performance.
- Regular mentoring support for guidance and encouragement.
- Support for healthcare needs to ensure physical and mental well-being during adolescence.
STEM Education Promotion in Rural Areas
- We have developed a Tinkering Lab with Shri Chaitanya Health and Care Trust, impacting hundreds of tribal students in Palghar district, India.
- This programme has helped students understand electronics and present scientific concepts with confidence.
- We have also partnered with the CII Foundation to launch a Mobile Science Lab (MSL) project in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- The MSL travels to seven remote schools, bringing hands-on science learning (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) to over 2500 students. This programme fosters curiosity, builds practical skills, and encourages parental involvement in education.
Empowering Women in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
& Sri City, Tada, Andhra Pradesh, India
- We enhance the livelihoods of rural communities by collaborating with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy.
- Our focus is on sustainable economic growth. We teach women to create baskets and coir mats, utilising abundant local banana fibre to promote livelihood through entrepreneurship.
- Through our partnership with the Shrushti Foundation, India, we run the 'Self-Help Group Women Empowerment Training on Handicrafts and Job Linkage' programme.
- We prepare hundreds of women with fine handicraft skills, fostering sustainable livelihoods by training them and connecting them with job opportunities.
- Blue Star has partnered with local NGOs to empower women through handicrafts training, focusing on basket making and coir mat production using locally abundant banana fibre. This initiative aims to create sustainable livelihoods and economic self-sufficiency for women by providing them with comprehensive support, including market access and capacity building in business formation. The support received at every step ensures economic independence for these women.
Strengthening Farmer Producer Organisations in Himachal Pradesh, India
In partnership with the CII Foundation, we have established a Business Support Unit (BSU) for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).
- Our initiatives help rural FPOs improve their building capacities, increase scale through aggregation, and enhance market linkages to broaden their impact.
- We advance their use of modern technologies to boost efficiency.
Our objectives for enhancing FPOs include:
- Introducing professional management practices.
- Raising awareness about relevant government schemes.
Offering guidance on benefiting from these schemes and enhancing production and post-production processes.
At Blue Star, we are committed to enhancing the well-being of communities in India through a range of targeted health initiatives.
Health support efforts from past events:
Health Camps:
Blue Star conducts medical screening camps for rural communities around the Company’s factory areas. Additionally, the Company supports medical consultation, medicines, and lab tests free of cost to poor families.
Medical Care Centre:
In collaboration with Anandam Medical Care Centre in Chennai, India, we offered free medical consultations, medicines, and basic lab tests to the residents of 20 villages in Ambattur.- This service reached approximately 150,000 underprivileged families.
- We treated between 60 to 80 patients, every day.
Support Towards Infrastructural Development:
Blue Star, in association with various organisations, supported the construction of prefabricated residential blocks, washrooms, and sheds in schools and villages, benefitting students and communities.
Group Companies
Established in April 2017, Blue Star International FZCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Star Limited. Headquartered in the Dubai Airport Freezone, United Arab Emirates, the company operates two major divisions: the Global Products Sales Division and the Global Projects Division. It also manages joint ventures in Qatar and Malaysia.
Global Products Sales Division
This division focuses on exporting air conditioning and commercial refrigeration products and systems worldwide. Blue Star International FZCO handles the global distribution of unitary products, DX commercial refrigeration systems, and applied systems products. It is also responsible for overseeing Blue Star's Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) businesses.
Subsidiary and Joint Ventures
In addition to its core operations, Blue Star International FZCO has a subsidiary called Blue Star Systems and Solutions LLC operating in mainland UAE. The company also maintains a joint venture in Malaysia, known as Blue Star M & E Engineering Sdn Bhd.
Blue Star International FZCO expanded its operations by establishing a subsidiary in the mainland UAE in August, 2018. This subsidiary is named Blue Star Systems and Solutions LLC.
Strategic Objective
The primary aim behind this expansion is to enhance Blue Star's competitiveness in the global market, particularly in the areas of central air conditioning, mid-sized HVAC&R projects, and services.
Based in Doha, Blue Star Qatar WLL is a subsidiary of Blue Star Limited. Established on February, 2007, it operates as a joint venture with Al Malki Trading and Contracting Company WLL.
Business Focus:
We specialize in several key areas, including design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and contracts related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. We are also deeply involved in the HVAC&R domain, catering to the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors within the Middle East.
Blue Star M & E Engineering Sdn Bhd, established in November, 1993, emerged as a joint venture between Blue Star Limited and Amcorp Properties Bhd (formerly known as Arab-Malaysian Development Bhd). Ownership restructuring in 2017 and 2020 led to it becoming a joint venture of BSL AC&R (Singapore) Pte Ltd, while maintaining its association with Blue Star Limited.
Business Focus: Amcorp Properties Bhd
Amcorp Properties Bhd, commonly known as AmProp, concentrates its efforts on property development, infrastructure, utilities, engineering, and construction.
Expertise and Certification
Blue Star M & E Engineering Sdn Bhd is ISO 9001:2015 certified, specialising in HVAC and MEP contracting and maintenance services in Malaysia. Its scope encompasses mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contracting, including the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
Project Expertise
The company has a successful track record of supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning central air conditioning systems for various applications, including hotels, offices, and factories.
Central Air Conditioning Solutions
Blue Star M & E designs, engineers, and implements central air conditioning solutions for diverse sectors such as offices, hospitals, hotels, and commercial complexes. It offers comprehensive solutions, including heat load estimation, air distribution, quality component procurement, and skilled workforce deployment.
Leveraging Blue Star's Experience
Blue Star M & E leverages over eight decades of experience that Blue Star has gained in India. This expertise encompasses contemporary designs, project management capabilities, and efficient service delivery.
Blue Star North America functions as a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Star Ltd, a renowned HVAC Company with a substantial market presence and a legacy of 80 years. This publicly traded company serves a diverse clientele encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Specialisation in Product Design and Development
Blue Star North America excels in product design, development, and manufacturing, meticulously tailored to meet the unique requirements of diverse markets and customers. The company is dedicated to supporting its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers across various critical areas.
Collaborative and Custom-Designed Solutions
The company takes pride in its customised approach, crafting solutions that precisely align with customer demands. Unlike generic offerings or minor product modifications, Blue Star North America's customer-centric approach leads to innovative and distinct products.
Core Competencies and Product Offerings
The company's core strengths lie in heat pump technology, refrigerant expertise, and control development and integration with OEMs. These competencies drive the creation of cutting-edge products, including air-to-water heat pumps, ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, VRF systems, and application-specific heat pumps.
Commitment to R&D and Manufacturing Excellence
Blue Star North America is committed to investing in research and development, manufacturing processes, and production facilities. This dedication extends to the establishment of innovation centres, testing laboratories, and state-of-the-art factories spanning an extensive area.
Value Proposition
In summary, Blue Star North America is the trusted partner in Research and Development (R&D) and manufacturing, particularly in the domain of heat pump decarbonisation technologies.
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BLUE STAR EUROPE B.V. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Star Ltd, a publicly traded HVAC leader with an illustrious 80-year history. With an annual revenue of $1 billion, Blue Star has been a pioneer in air conditioning and refrigeration solutions, excelling in creating products for extreme and diverse climates. BLUE STAR EUROPE B.V. represents the Company, extending its product design and manufacturing expertise to HVAC firms across Europe.
Tailored Solutions for Specific Markets
Blue Star specialises in custom product design and development, closely aligning with unique market and customer requirements. The Company collaborates with OEM customers to bridge product gaps, accelerate time-to-market, and address technology shortfalls within their portfolios. Blue Star expands manufacturing capabilities and offers bespoke solutions tailored precisely to customer needs, going beyond standardised catalogues or superficial product modifications.
Customer-Centric Approach
Blue Star's flexible, customer-centric approach leads to the creation of fresh, distinct products for OEM customers. By working closely with partners, the Company understands growth objectives and capabilities, formulating a comprehensive product strategy. With a holistic customer engagement model and engineering expertise, Blue Star delivers products that meet customer expectations and market requirements, ensuring timely and precisely specified product launches.
Core Competencies
Blue Star excels in core competencies like heat pump technology, refrigerant expertise, and controls development, integrated seamlessly with OEMs. These capabilities result in an impressive product range, including air-to-water heat pumps, ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, VRF systems, and swimming pool heaters, all designed for quality and performance. Blue Star's ongoing investment in research and development enhances manufacturing processes to provide innovative and industry-leading solutions to its partners.
World-Class Infrastructure and Value Proposition
Blue Star is dedicated to innovation, reflected in its world-class research and development, state-of-the-art testing labs, and extensive manufacturing capabilities. With over 1 million sq. ft. of resources, including seven manufacturing facilities, Blue Star is prepared to support its growing international customer base. The Company's value proposition emphasises its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions as a trusted partner in heat pump decarbonisation technologies.
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An CDM/OEM Subsidiary, Blue Star Climatech Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Star Limited, specialising in Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) of both Residential and Commercial air conditioning units exclusively for Blue Star Limited.
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility
At present, Blue Star Climatech boasts an impressive manufacturing capacity of 3,00,000 units per annum, with future expansion plans already in motion. Our cutting-edge production facility, located in Sri City, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India, spans across 20 acres and features a high level of automation, ensuring globally competitive product quality.
Supporting Government Initiatives
Our facility aligns with the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme initiated by the Government of India, further demonstrating our commitment to quality and innovation in the HVAC&R industry.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Star Limited, Blue Star Engineering & Electronics Limited is known for delivering comprehensive engineering solutions. With over six decades of experience, the company has established itself as a trusted solution provider, offering cutting-edge technology products and end-to-end engineering solutions across a diverse spectrum of industries nationwide.
Tailored Engineering Solutions
Blue Star E&E specialises in creating bespoke engineering solutions that precisely meet customer needs. The company operates as a strategic partner, closely collaborating with globally renowned manufacturers in sectors such as MedTech equipment, Data Security Solutions, and Industrial Solutions. The result is a range of customised solutions designed to address unique industry requirements.
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