# FRIGAIR2018
INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
Keystar Industries SA | Eliwell showed off interesting new connected products from Eliwell and Schneider-Electric at their stand . They highlighted how technologically efficient their products and solutions are . An excited team on the stand , from left : Ben Milne ; Andre van Moerkerken ; Bradley Starkey ; Jenny Collins ; Hennie Poley ; and Dave Starkey .
Metraclark showed off the latest product technologies from different world-leading manufacturers this year . There was a variety of product highlights , including the new Danfoss ICFL compressor as well as an extremely energyefficient highwall air conditioner . They also showcased Samon AB refrigerant gas detection products , Copeland Scroll spark-free natural CO 2 refrigerant , and more . Seen on the stand , from left : Peter Hoetmer ; Bob Vuletic ; Vernon Vandrau ; Philip Theunissen ( kneeling ); Gert Lategan ; Tony Merrington ; Richard Vermaak ; Driaan van der Merwe ; Stephan Fourie ; and Kumar Singh .
Ningbo PartsNet , a refrigerator , air-conditioning parts , and washing machine parts supplier , displayed their full range of products . Hubert Shz ( sales manager ) took visitors through some of the products and offered demonstrations .
Kirloskar | Joburg Industrial Trading SA was at the show for the third time and their stand featured a screw compressor package as well as a reciprocating compressor for visitors to look at . Based in India , Kirloskar has been operating in the South African market for 15 years .
MTH srl featured relevant industry products such as refrigeration units , high-speed doors , and several door components . “ We are introducing products not yet supplied to the country , like the monoblock refrigeration unit ,” said MTH agent , Francois du Toit ( pictured standing ), with Claudio Zinzini ( sales manager : overseas ) in the back .
NL Trading exhibited their Therma-Stor heat recovery systems . Robert Hanssen , member of Therma-Stor , relaunched the product in the country .
Omega Refrigeration highlighted its offering of locally manufactured commercial refrigeration cabinets , energy-saving supermarket refrigeration , display fridges , freezers , and more . Nick Sacco , beverage cooler executive ( pictured ), said they are proud of their biggest clients , which include Tiger Brands , Shoprite , Clicks , Coca-Cola , Distell , and more .
Maxiflex Door Systems SA exhibited the HS9010PFR highspeed freezer door and the RR3000ISO thermal insulated high-speed door , as well as a high-speed sectional door . They also showed the full display of loading dock equipment , including dock leveller , dock shelter , and insulated sectional doors . From left : Darrel van Zutphen , sales executive ; Mervin Pillay , sales executive ; Andrew Bird , sales executive ; Robyn Rhodes , sales support ( kneeling in front ); Dillon van Niekerk , national sales manager ; and Bram Janssen , Maxiflex managing director .
Munters , as a climate control company , had evaporative cooling , adiabatic humidification , and adiabatic cooling information for visitors . “ We offer stand-alone , component and modular units ,” said Phillip Dickinson ( MD ), on left , here with business unit manager Rampuru Mpuru ( technical sales engineer ). He mentioned some of the services and products they have provided to clients .
OTTC shared their training programmes with interested customers — as well as ice lollies , created from a fully functional CO 2 cascade system . Completely ozone friendly and compact , this machine really was a show-stopper . Christian Richter ( trainer ) and director Isolde Döbelin were present to provide advice and more information about the training centre .
Messer Eutectic SA showcased their welding , cutting , and braising equipment as well as a selection of consumables . A new product ready for visitors to get a look and feel of was the portable oxygen-hydrogen brazing machine . “ It ’ s a new product on the market that can produce a 2 500 ° C flame without any gas , instead using distilled water and electricity . It is also packed with safety features ,” said Domenico Spadino , sales executive ( right ). Here with João Casa Nova , Castolin Eutectic brazing product manager for Africa and Middle East .
Nationwide Cold Room Supplies handed out pamphlets and cards to prospective clients and had a small display of what they do . Vic le Gros ( general manager ) shared with clients their footprint and capabilities .
Panel World ’ s Reinier Muller ( MD ) and Sarieta Muller ( assistant ) exhibited insulated panels made of polyurethane . Visitors could see and touch products that were on the stand .
32 www . coldlinkafrica . co . za COLD LINK AFRICA • September 2018