Mumbai : Blue Star Limited, announced the launch of a comprehensive new range of energy-efficient and eco-friendly deep freezers varying in capacities right from 60 to 600 litres to cater to a wide set of customer segments for diverse applications.
The new range deep freezers offer higher storage, enhanced cooling capacity and are embedded with superior technologies which ensure greater heat transfer for efficient cooling. Further, they are super tropicalised and designed to work even in 47℃ ambient temperatures. A few other features include wide range of elegant control panels with smart eye and square design with LED light, Quadracool technology that ensures uniform and optimum cooling from four sides, and a wide operating voltage range right from 160V to 270V. With an extensive range of storage capacities, the Company is in a position to cater to a wider customer segment for applications right from dairy and ice cream, frozen food, restaurants, convenience stores, hospitality and supermarkets, among others. These deep freezers start at an attractive price point of Rs 16,000/- onwards.
The entire deep freezer range is now manufactured completely in Blue Star’s modern manufacturing facility at Wada, reaffirming the Company’s commitment to the ‘Make in India, Make for the Globe’ initiative. Two years ago, this new plant at Wada was commissioned to manufacture deep freezers from 300 to 600 litres, and in the current financial year, an additional capex was invested to manufacture the entire range starting from 60 litres. This facility is well-equipped with the latest automation technologies and has also received BIS certification for deep freezers. The new plant has an installed current production capacity of 3 lakh deep freezers and 1 lakh water coolers. In addition to Wada, the Ahmedabad Plant is dedicated to the manufacturing of deep freezers. Cold Chain Products and Solutions Apart from deep freezers, the Company has ambitious plans to grow its Commercial Refrigeration business to leverage the rising opportunities in the country. With a rich legacy of over 80 years and expert domain knowledge, Blue Star has developed a wide portfolio consisting of cold chain products and solutions that cater to the entire spectrum of segments, which include Horticulture, Floriculture, Banana Ripening, Dairy, Ice Cream, Poultry, Processed Foods, Quick Service Restaurants, HoReCa, Sericulture, Marine, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare.