# FRIGAIR2018
INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
Fire and Security Techniques shared information about why a gas suppression system should be used in the cold storage environment . “ It ’ s a much better solution compared to using water . The system is clean ( greenhouse gas ) and provides little damage and financial loss ,” said Nick Collins , technical manager ( on left ). Collins is pictured with Trevor Moyo on right , and Hanlie Truter .
FireGear displayed their new fire curtain that can withhold a 1 000 ° C fire for four hours . “ The curtain is made of woven glass fibre ,” explained the director of Firegear , Ron Burns ( right ). Together with Steve Mason ( international sales manager ) from BLE Smoke and Fire Curtains , they were at the show to share the technicalities and properties of the curtains and fire walls . They are offering real solutions to circumstances that can arise during a fire in a building .
Full Gauge Controls came all the way from Brazil for their third show . They offer various applications and have been operating in the South African sector for more than 10 years . Lidiane Burin of Full Gauge ( pictured ) said that South Africa and Brazil are very similar markets , which is good for business .
GEA Africa ’ s stand was all about refrigeration , particularly focusing on their range of products for the cold storage market . Their stand had the latest Bock compressors and HB products . Stephen Long , head of compression sales , and a whole bunch of GEA representatives were available to advise .
Honeywell South Africa ’ s stand highlighted the Performax LT ( R407F ) refrigerant — a retrofit alternative to R404A , R22 , and N40 — a refrigerant alternative that ticks all the boxes , offers better energy efficiency , zero ozone depleting potential ( ODP ), and a GWP < 1 . They also exhibited their fourthgeneration cleaning system for HVAC & R — a costeffective , environmentally responsible system . At the stand , from left : Amir Naqvi ; Nadine Kroucamp , and Pawel Wisnik .
Humidair had an audiovisual presentation of their product range at their stand . Various dehumidifiers were also on display for visitors to see . “ Anyone that comes , we are happy to show them the units and explain anything about who we are ,” said Robert Aldred , sales manager ( left ), with Peter Aldred , MD .
GHM Messtechnik SA displayed all their wireless instruments and mini data loggers for the refrigeration industry . “ It ’ s an industry launch for Delta OHM in the South African market ,” said managing director Jaco Grobler . From left is Erich du Toit ( sales engineer ) and Grobler . They offered sensible solutions to visitors at their stand for variables required in an environment .
Hydro Precision Tubing exhibited at FRIGAIR for the first time and showed off its customised products that are tailormade for clients . They highlighted their aluminium tubes for heat transfer applications . Here is Mark Winker ( left ) with Oliver Vierhaus .
Frigrite exhibited refrigeration cabinets for the supermarket industry . Exhibiting for the first time , they looked forward to creating new connections and establishing themselves in the market . Pictured from left : Hernani Ribeiro ( regional sales ) and Dave Kotsiros ( general manager ) took visitors through the products that were at their stand .
Grid Switch was at the show for their first time and launched their new OptiFlo fridge / freezer spacers and plastic pallets at the show . Mike Cohen , Grid Switch sales manager ( left ), said that the OptiFlo fridge / freezer spacers are highly innovative and a first for South Africa . Cohen was joined by personal assistant Lesley Carneiro . iLED exhibited their latest offering of industry-leading control systems , peripherals , and value adds from Distech Controls , Sontay , and eZi Tech to provide HVAC & R systems integrators with feature-leading and innovative complete control solutions . The team , from left : Ivan Potter , managing director ; Chris Irwin ; and Bianca Roode .
Fuchs Lubricants South Africa is an independent lubricants manufacturer in southern Africa , and in addition to their wide range of refrigeration lubricants , they offer a comprehensive range of OEM-approved oils and greases for all industrial applications . They exhibited the Fuchs Reniso Refrigeration products this year . They boast a listing of over 10 000 products , noted Gerald Langley ( left ), here with Ryan Tate .
In terms of age , 26 % of FRIGAIR 2018 visitors were aged 18 – 34 ; 44 % were between 35 and 50 ; and 30 % were 51 and older .
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