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Afcom signs Concept PR as its communication partner
Mumbai: Concept Group’s Concept PR on Monday won the communication mandate of Chennai-based international cargo airline, Afcom Holdings (Afcom).
The agency will be responsible for strategic counselling, planning and programming, preparation of communication documents, maintenance and management of media relations and implementation through various PR tools.
Concept PR will also provide professional daily news monitoring services through Concept BIU, the media monitoring arm of Concept PR. Concept BIU, an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, is a trendsetter and a leader in public relations and corporate communications measurement, news monitoring, data analytics, and research. It provides various services and solutions to teams in corporations and PR agencies that manage the media reputation of business entities.
Speaking of the association, Concept PR managing director Ashish Jalan said, “We are happy with winning the Afcom’s communication mandate. For us, Afcom is not just a cargo airline but an end-to-end cargo solutions company. We see great promise in Afcom regarding its business strategy and outlook. We will endeavour to ensure that the right narrative is designed and disseminated to the right target audiences through a perfect deployment of both traditional and digital PR.”
Commenting on the partnership, Afcom Holdings chairman Capt. Deepak Parasuraman said, “We are delighted to be partnering with Concept PR. During the pitch process, we found them to be an agency that thinks differently and outside the box while still being flexible regarding the client’s expectations and budgets. In addition, they come with deep domain knowledge and understanding of the sector we operate in, which for sure works in our favour. We look forward to a long and fruitful alliance.”
Brands
Raj Cooling Systems launches Agreyas appliances brand
Emraan Hashmi named brand ambassador for consumer appliance push.
MUMBAI: A company known for cooling solutions is now heating up its ambitions in the home appliances market. Raj Cooling Systems Pvt. Ltd. has launched a new consumer appliances brand, Agreyas, marking its entry into India’s rapidly expanding home appliances sector valued at more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore. The move represents a strategic diversification for the company, which has traditionally focused on cooling solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Through Agreyas, the firm plans to tap into growing consumer demand for energy efficient and technology driven household appliances.
To build brand visibility, Agreyas has appointed Emraan Hashmi as its brand ambassador. The campaign has been developed under the banner of Zoommantra Productions, with actor and filmmaker Rohit Roy contributing to the creative direction.
The brand’s initial portfolio will include mid premium air conditioners, washing machines, geysers and other white goods designed to cater to modern Indian households seeking efficient and reliable appliances.
Raj Cooling Systems, founder and chairman Kalpesh Ramoliya said the launch aligns with the company’s broader expansion plans.
“The launch of Agreyas is in line with our vision to build a strong presence in India’s consumer electronics and home appliances market. The brand has been developed as a standalone identity to meet the evolving needs of Indian consumers,” he said.
Hashmi said the collaboration comes at a time when Indian buyers are increasingly looking for innovative and functional home solutions.
“I’m looking forward to working with Agreyas at a time when consumers are seeking more innovative and efficient home products. The brand reflects changing consumer behaviour around functionality, innovation and ease of use,” he said.
Raj Cooling Systems plans to invest around 10 million dollars in developing the brand, with an additional 5 million dollars earmarked over the next three to five years for product development and distribution expansion.
Agreyas will follow a multi channel distribution approach, selling through online platforms, retail outlets and dealer networks aimed at both urban and semi urban markets across India.
With the launch, the company is positioning Agreyas as a standalone consumer facing brand while continuing to leverage its existing manufacturing, engineering and research capabilities built through its core cooling solutions business.
