HI Q International

What HI Q International does

HI Q International is a full-service HVAC contracting firm headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, founded in 2001 and operating under the trade names HI-Q International and HIQ-bluestar. The company functions as an authorized contracting partner of Blue Star Limited, India's largest central air conditioning company, focusing on the design, installation, and servicing of industrial and commercial cooling systems across Ahmedabad and surrounding Gujarat. Its reference portfolio includes more than 200 scroll chiller installations at airports (Ahmedabad International Terminal 2,800 TR; Domestic Terminal 1,100 TR), healthcare (Apollo Hospital 800 TR), manufacturing (Arvind Mills 2,400 TR), retail (D-Mart 2,500 TR; Big Bazaar 456 TR), automotive (Infinium Toyota 1,500 TR), and government/space research (ISRO–SAC) sites.

The product portfolio consists of four core lines manufactured by Blue Star at its ISO 9001-certified facility with AHRI-certified test bench: air-cooled scroll chillers (10–120 TR; R22/R407C/R410A), water-cooled scroll chillers (11–85 TR), inverter scroll chillers (10–78 TR, positioned as the first in India exceeding 3-star efficiency norms), and panel cooling AC systems engineered for ambient temperatures up to 50°C targeting textile, chemical, and other process industries. Technical features include tandem hermetic scroll compressor designs, microprocessor control panels, low starting current, wide operating range, anti-corrosion condenser coatings, and touch-screen options. The recurring revenue layer is built around annual service contracts that bundle preventive maintenance, genuine spare parts, seasonal tuning, and priority response, with trained personnel handling installation and after-sales service.

HI Q International monetizes through a mix of one-time project-based hardware sales and installation (primarily Blue Star equipment) plus recurring annual service subscriptions. Pricing is quote-based, varying with system tonnage, type, and installation requirements, with no publicly disclosed price list. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales: direct engagement with government and private organizations, supported by a website (hiqbluestar.com), free consultations, and direct phone outreach. The customer base is concentrated in three primary verticals — industrial process cooling (textile, chemical, pharmaceutical, printing, packaging), large commercial sites (hospitals, hotels, retail, offices), and government/public sector — all within Gujarat. Ownership is private and founder-led with no disclosed investors, subsidiaries, or M&A history.

Name

HI Q International

Legal name

HI Q International

Website

https://hiqbluestar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

HI Q International is a private Ahmedabad-based HVAC contracting firm founded in 2001 that installs and services Blue Star scroll chillers and industrial cooling systems for government, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and infrastructure customers across Gujarat.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HVAC Contracting Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC System Replacement & Change-Outs (HSAOAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chillers & Cooling Plant Equipment (IMAHAKAE), HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA)

Keywords

• HVAC contracting services
• Industrial scroll chillers
• Central air conditioning
• HVAC maintenance contracts
• Process cooling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HVAC Installation Services: Full-service HVAC contracting including installation of scroll chillers and air conditioning systems for commercial and industrial customers. Services include technical expertise, system design consultation, and installation of Blue Star products.
2. Annual Service Solutions: Recurring maintenance contracts providing priority service, preventive maintenance checks, genuine spares, seasonal settings adjustments, and extended system life services for customers who opt for annual service agreements.
3. Product Sales: Sales of HVAC equipment including air-cooled scroll chillers, water-cooled scroll chillers, inverter scroll chillers, and panel cooling AC systems primarily from Blue Star's product portfolio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HI Q International is a full-service HVAC contracting firm that sells, installs, and maintains Blue Star-branded scroll chillers (air-cooled, water-cooled, and inverter) and industrial panel cooling AC systems for commercial, industrial, and government customers in and around Ahmedabad. The company delivers turnkey cooling solutions including technical consultation, system installation, and recurring preventive maintenance service contracts.

Product overview

HI Q International is a full-service HVAC contracting firm associated with Blue Star Limited, offering a portfolio of scroll chiller products and industrial cooling solutions. The product lineup consists of four core product lines: Air Cooled Scroll Chillers (10-120 TR), Inverter Scroll Chillers (10-78 TR), Panel Cooling AC Systems for industrial applications, and Water Cooled Scroll Chillers (11-85 TR). These products are complemented by service offerings including preventive maintenance, priority service, and genuine spare parts support. The company primarily serves government and private organizations across diverse industries including airports, hospitals, manufacturing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Cooled Scroll Chillers Air-cooled scroll chillers for industrial and commercial applications, available in R22, R407C, and R410A refrigerant options with capacities from 10 to 120 TR, featuring multiple hermetic scroll compressors with tandem design options and factory-charged pre-wired configuration. Sold and installed by HI Q International as a Blue Star authorized partner.
• Water Cooled Scroll Chillers Water-cooled scroll chillers with R22 and R407C refrigerant options, capacities from 11 to 85 TR, equipped with multiple scroll compressors with tandem design options, microprocessor control panel, and tested at Blue Star's ISO 9001 certified facility. Sold and installed by HI Q International as a Blue Star authorized partner.
• Inverter Scroll Chiller First scroll chiller in India to exceed the 3-star efficiency norm, with capacities from 10 TR to 78 TR. Combines inverter and fixed-speed compressor configurations with intelligent microprocessor control, precise temperature control, silent operation, touch-screen option, rapid cooling mode, and anti-corrosion condenser coating. Distributed and installed by HI Q International as a Blue Star authorized partner.
• Panel Cooling AC System Process cooling chilled water system customized for industrial applications such as textile and chemical industries, designed to operate effectively at ambient temperatures as high as 50°C. Distributed and installed by HI Q International for industrial customers.
• Annual Service Solutions (Preventive Maintenance Contracts) Recurring annual maintenance and service contracts covering installed HVAC systems, providing priority service response, preventive maintenance checks, genuine Blue Star spares, seasonal temperature setting adjustments, and extended equipment life. Targeted at commercial, industrial, and government customers in Ahmedabad and surrounding regions.
• HVAC Installation & Contracting Services Turnkey HVAC installation and contracting services, including technical consultation, system design advisory, and on-site installation of Blue Star scroll chillers and air conditioning systems for commercial, industrial, and government customers in Ahmedabad and surrounding regions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully installed more than 200 Scroll Chillers in various industries with 24 X 7 X 365 operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Blue Star LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHI-Q International is a full-service HVAC contracting firm primarily associated with Blue Star Limited, India's largest central air conditioning company. Blue Star manufactures a wide range of scroll, screw, and centrifugal chillers with over six decades of cooling solutions expertise. Blue Star's ISO 9001 certified factory produces the chillers, with test benches certified by AHRI. HI-Q installs and services Blue Star products including air-cooled scroll chillers (10-120 TR), water-cooled scroll chillers (11-85 TR), and inverter scroll chillers (10-78 TR).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Lloyd (Havells India): Havells-owned AC brand expanding commercial/light commercial HVAC and chiller offerings in India. A broader incumbent competitor in select overlap segments but with primary focus on room/light commercial AC rather than large tonnage chillers where HI-Q operates.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Air-Conditioning India: Global HVAC OEM with significant India operations, offering chillers, air-side equipment, and controls. Competes in the same chillers and commercial/industrial project space where HI-Q operates.
• Daikin Air-Conditioning India: Subsidiary of Japan's Daikin, one of the world's largest HVAC manufacturers with a strong India presence. Competes with Blue Star chiller products through authorized dealer-contractor networks serving the same commercial and industrial customer base.
• Mitsubishi Electric India: Japanese HVAC OEM with India presence offering chillers and air conditioning for commercial and industrial projects. Authorizes contracting partners across India that compete for the same project types as HI-Q.
• Trane India (Ingersoll Rand): Global chiller and HVAC systems manufacturer with India operations. Competes for large commercial and industrial chiller installations, including the same kind of projects (airports, hospitals, manufacturing) that HI-Q services via Blue Star products.
• Blue Star Limited: India's largest central air conditioning company and HI-Q's primary product partner. Blue Star manufactures the chillers HI-Q installs and also runs its own contracting arm — competing directly in the same customers, with greater scale, broader geographic reach, and direct OEM economics.
• Hitachi India (Johnson Controls-Hitachi): Joint venture offering chillers, VRF, and air conditioning systems for commercial and industrial customers in India. Operates via dealer-contractor networks that compete with HI-Q's Blue Star-aligned service model.

Emerging players

• Thermax Limited: Indian industrial cooling and process equipment company with absorption chillers and process cooling solutions. Comparable in the industrial process cooling segment where HI-Q's Panel Cooling AC System operates (textile, chemical), and increasingly competes in commercial HVAC projects.

Direct peers

• Sterling and Wilson Private Limited: Major Indian MEP/HVAC contractor delivering large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable contracting model serving enterprise customers with similar chiller/HVAC scope, but at national scale.
• Voltas Limited: India's largest room AC brand and a major HVAC contractor with MEP/project execution capabilities. Directly comparable as a domestic player offering HVAC contracting and services across enterprise, commercial, and industrial customers, with deeper geographic reach and brand recognition.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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