Bright Brothers Pvt. Ltd, supplies, installs and commissions refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. Founded on 1984, and started as a small business Ltd.
HISTORY & MILESTONES
1984: Bright Brothers was founded
In 1984, two brothers, Mohamed Thowfeequ and Abdul Samad, agreed between themselves to start a small business under the name ‘Bright Brothers’ with the objective of servicing and repairing refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. In its early days, the Bright Brothers operated out of a back room of their house. As the business grew the b
rothers began to employ people.
1987: Bright Brothers becomes a registered company
By 1987 the workshop had ten employees and additional land had been leased to accommodate the steadily expanding business. The manufacturing of chest type freezers measuring 2 to 6 feet had become an established service. The growth was rapid and the emerging company found themselves having to take a lead role in the country to provide service-on-demand. This prompted the brothers to officially register the company on June 24, 1990.
1993: New venture launched
Bright Brothers began the marketing and sale of refrigeration and air-conditioning spare parts. This business proved to be a worthy and profitable investment.
1995: Bright Brothers expands to the resorts
Bright Brothers began manufacturing refrigerated containers for the Maldives tourist resort market. A product that soon followed this was the glass door display chillers.
1995: Bright Brothers Showcase opens
Bright Brothers Showcase, which provided as a hub for the retail of refrigeration and air-conditioning spare parts, was opened.
1996: New headquarters
Bright Brothers laid the foundation stone for their new headquarters. The seven storey building now provides all work facilities under one roof; standing out as the largest workshop with the largest floor area in Male’ for refrigeration and air-conditioning technology.
1997: Bright Brothers becomes a private limited company
On 18 May, Bright Brothers was changed from a partnership to a limited liability company, acquiring the name ‘Bright Brothers Private Limited’. The brothers themselves became working directors of the company.
2001 - 2002: New venture, new market
Bright Brothers sought of a new way to expand their ever growing horizon in the marketing field. They came up with the idea of dealing in household and kitchenware merchandise. Thus, a new Showcase was opened on March 14, 2001. And on September 26, 2002, a second Showcase was opened in order to keep up with the rapidly growing market for household and kitchenware products. The continuing success gave the brothers the confidence to boldly embark on a far more ambitious project.
2005: First supermarket - Agora
On 4 August, Bright Brothers achieved the fulfillment of this project – the opening of a multi-storied supermarket in Male’,Majeedhee Magu. Agora is a four storey supermarket offering a wide range of food and grocery, general merchandise and consumer electronics to customers each and every day.
2006: Agora Wholesale
Agora Wholesale was founded to cater for the daily requirements of Agora and to supply a wide range of merchandise to businesses located both in Male’ and the islands. This 6,000 Sq feet warehouse includes 550 cu. feet of chilling space, 6,416 cu. feet of freezer space and a well-equipped packing facility.
2008: Agora becomes a Supermarket chain
A second supermarket was opened at Sosun Magu, Male’ on 5th December 2008, thereby taking the first step towards making Agora a supermarket chain.
2011: Argo (Kudahuvadhoo Ice Plant)
Bright Brothers has invested in the production of Flake ice plant in Kudahuvadhoo with a capacity of 15 tons per day, which was started on May 2011. And have registered as a local investment in the name of Argo. In addition of Flake production Argo has the capacity to freeze and vacuum pack fish. Fish packing already started in June of 2011.
2011: Warehouse
Bright Brothers achieved the fulfillment of this project – the opening of 3 Stories (4,800 x 3) warehouse
2012: Agora Express
Third Agora (Agora Express,Dhidhi Goalhi) was opened on 20th July 2012.
2013: Bright Brothers Hulhumale’ Service Centre
Hulhumale’ Service centre was opened in Hulhumale’ Industrial Zone at Onugas Magu, on 1st April 2013.
2013: Bright Brothers today
Today Bright Brothers Pvt. is a highly successful, responsive and dynamic company which specializes in providing a well integrated range of air-conditioning services and mass-market consumer products. Since its inception in 1984, Bright Brothers’ history has been one of consistent and successful growth. Bright Brothers’ impressive growth report has its roots in its objective to provide exceptional quality and value for customers. Bright Brothers has gradually built lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with business partners, suppliers and service providers around the globe.
