New Indian player in appliances says good growth seen in Sri Lanka
View(s):Blue Star Ltd, India-based makers of a range of air-conditioners, water coolers, deep freezers, bottled water dispensers and ice cube machines, is now in Sri Lanka to market its products through the Sri Lankan agent – Comfort Solutions. They are also expected to introduce air purifiers to the Sri Lankan market.
To announce the marketing and the partnership with Comfort Solutions with Blue Star, a media briefing was held last week in Colombo where it was noted that with the development activities that are currently taking place in the country the potential demand for these items would be high.
Dawood Bin Ozair, Head International Business Group, Blue Star said that their manufacturing was founded in 1943 and now grown to a US$670 million revenue company with joint ventures in Malaysia and Qatar and 17 international markets.
He said that they have selected Comfort Solutions as they have found that this company has long-standing reputation in marketing this range of products.
Upeka Perera, Managing Director, Comfort Solutions, said that they look forward to a long and successful relationship with Blue Star. With Blue Star’s quality products and Comfort Solution’s commitment towards the delivery and service infrastructure they are confident of delivering a world-class customer experience in Sri Lanka, he said.
The products are eco-friendly and energy efficient and 24 hours service throughout the country is assured, Mr. Perera said. (QP)