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INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
testo South Africa
showcased the latest
innovations in HVAC&R
measuring instrumentation
and tools. They launched
the testo 440 — an air
velocity and indoor air
quality (IAQ) measuring
instrument. They also
highlighted the testo 420.
Seen at the stand, from
left: Chris Naidoo, Clement
Steenkamp, and Torsten
Harms.
Stab-A-Load offers a wide variety of products, including
dock levellers, high-speed PVC Dynaco doors, high-speed
Efaflex insulated sectional doors, and normal Richard
Wilcox insulated doors. Stab-A-Load owner Dean le Roux
(pictured) said that Stab-A-Load’s doors are perfect for
every application and can be used as barriers between
different areas.
Thermofin GmbH presented their latest developments of
CO 2 , ammonia, and propane coolers. They also showed
off their range of dry coolers and condensers. Thermofin
sales executive Felix Weber (pictured) highlighted the
company’s heat exchangers from Germany.
Starke had a full range of refrigeration gases, brackets,
wrap-arounds, and flat backs. “Later in the year we will
bring in tools (gauges and so on) and in a few months’
time we’re bringing in compressors,” said Johan Loots,
business development manager. The compressors were
launched at the stand throughout the show.
TecsaReco had multiple stands at the show, this one
displaying products from their in-house brands Friga
Systems and Unitherm. “We provide the full range
nationwide,” said Gareth Smit, TecsaReco northern
regional manager (right), here with Sebastian Muller,
Cape regional manager (left); and Lenard Wynne; sales
engineer (middle).
TecsaReco’s other indoor
stand showcased its new
range of evaporative
coolers and turbine
ventilators. Samson Khantsi
of the TecsaReco
evaporative cooling division
proudly represented the
other stand at the show.
Trane displayed
commercial and unitary
products at their stand,
including a massive chiller.
They launched a multi-split
unitary product and a few
controls on the commercial
side. From left: Christo
Schlechter; Hayley
Westermeyer; Jillian Fraser;
and Danita van der
Westhuizen.
Transfrig displayed their new slimline products for the
refrigeration industry. Visitors who came to the stand were
able to get a look and feel of the product. From left,
representatives Mark Demartinis, Fran Trathen, and Doug
Wilson were ready to engage interested clients.
Umicore Marketing Services
Africa focused on BrazeTec
brazing alloys and fluxes at
their stand. Arthur Smal,
general manager
(pictured), highlighted that
the brazing alloys are
manufactured in Germany.
Toolsense featured their range of high-quality tools for
the HVAC industry. “We have well over 2 000 products. A
good technician has good tools,” said Dominick Kempe,
owner.

43.8%
When asked about their
interests in attending
FRIGAIR 2018, an
overwhelming majority
(43.8%) said it was in air
conditioning.
Victaulic looked at instilling progression within the
industry, moving from pipe connections to faster and less
riskier installations on site. Changing perceptions about
capital cost versus life cycle cost. “We’re influencing our
markets to look beyond what capital cost is and rather
looking at life cycle cost on a project,” said Marcel Ley
(regional sales manager) on right, with Jannes du Plessis
(sales engineer).
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