About Us

Equator Advanced Appliances India is a subsidiary of Equator Appliances, a Amercian-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative home appliances. Equator Appliances was founded in 1991 and has since become a well-known brand in the industry. Equator Advanced Appliances was introduced in India in 2020 and has quickly become a front runner in the Indian market.

The company’s product portfolio includes a range of home appliances, such as washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, and ovens. Equator India is committed to providing eco-friendly and energy-efficient appliances to its customers. The company has also received several awards for its innovation and design excellence.

Equator India is headquartered in Pune and has a strong distribution network across India. With a focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Equator Advanced Appliances India has positioned itself as a trusted brand in the Indian market.

Atul Vir is a hands-on CEO, seasoned entrepreneur, inventor and business ethics thought leader committed to excellence and innovation. Mr. Vir operates his global company, Equator Advanced Appliances, on the principles of strong ethics and superior customer service — values that set him apart from the laissez-faire conduct of the business world. He shares this expertise in speaking engagements around the globe.

Mr. Vir founded Equator Advanced Appliances with one goal: to help his wife spend less time doing laundry and more time with her family. Over the years, he has grown Equator into a leading appliance company with interests in the United States, India, China, Canada and Europe. As the President of Equator, Mr. Vir is known for designing some of the world’s most innovative household appliances, including combo washer-dryers that wash and dry in a single unit. Mr. Vir’s work has led to 16 patents and a global reputation for innovation.

An Indian immigrant who was told “you don’t know a thing” in his first American job interview, Mr. Vir has twice been named Wells Fargo Bank Entrepreneur of the Year, was an Ernst and Young Finalist and is an internationally acclaimed CEO. Equator has been ranked in the Houston 100 List of Fastest Growing Companies, and has been featured in leading media such as CBS News, HGTV, Oprah, Fortune magazine, Popular Mechanics, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.