Since 1980 , FRIGAIR has been providing an industry-preferred platform for engagement on doing business , knowledge transfer and networking opportunities . The 2025 event will no doubt create excitement and stimulus for the entire heating , energy , refrigeration , ventilation and airconditioning ( HERVAC ) industries . It is one of the South African Institute for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning ’ s ( SAIRAC ’ s ) premier events , as well as the largest dedicated HERVAC trade exhibition in Africa . FRIGAIR 2025 will feature an exhibition , workshops and courses which are eagerly anticipated by the industry , if 2022 ’ s event is anything to go by . The exhibition and its line-up of several free-to-attend workshops and courses will once again take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand , on 4 – 6 June 2025 .
A lot of progress in techniques and technology has occurred over recent years , driven primarily by solutions to aspects related to indoor air quality , as well as efficiency and the heightened drive to mitigate global warming and its effects – where the HERVAC sector plays a significant role in terms of energy and refrigerants .
SO MUCH ON OFFER FOR VISITORS , YOU CAN ’ T MISS OUT !
Some key reasons to visit will include :
• Sourcing cutting edge products and technologies .
• Learning opportunities from daily workshops and courses .
• Network with suppliers and service providers .
• Engage with 100 + knowledgeable exhibitors .
• Experience live demos .
• Discover new products and solutions .
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“ JUST ONE SUCH LEAD MAKES AN ENTIRE EVENT WORTHWHILE ”
Robert Kershaw , Barpro sales and marketing manager : Johannesburg , has attended the previous two Frigairs and will be at the 2025 iteration .
Reflecting what can occur at such a face-to-face event , he says his experience of Frigair is positively impacted by the fact Barpro had acquired a lead at the 2019 show whose turnover has subsequently grown considerably .
“ Just one such lead makes an entire event worthwhile ,” he enthuses , “ but both shows were really good . There was a good throughput of people from our industry , most of whom we already knew . There was also new interest . That ’ s what you ’ re looking at from a show – just one or two very good connections that hopefully leads to future business .
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“ Being present at Frigair is also about having brand visibility . We sell a number of smaller products , like Ismelt ( which melts ice ten times faster than salt which we give out samples of ) and Delf freezer ware which gets a lot of interest , in addition to our racking with our core business being mobile racking .”
Barpro has developed a base of 350 racking systems which remains an important part of its business , including inspections , maintenance and repairs , and overhauling motors . It has branched from its core mobile racking to other types of racking including gravity feed pallet , static racking , drive-in racking , and more . Kershaw says his expectations of Frigair 2025 are for more of the same : “ I would like to connect with customers similar to my experience of the first show , who are looking to grow and build cold stores whether in South Africa or elsewhere in Africa . We ’ re
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doing a lot more work in some of our neighbouring countries .
“ Barpro is well known in the marketplace and a lot of business comes from word of mouth , but we also get referrals from shows like Frigair , because attendees come down from north of our borders .
“ Since the last show we attended Barpro has gone a lot more into rack safety awareness and inspecting racks in line with SEMA ( Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association ). We have identified a massive need for safe racking systems .”
CEMA is UK-based , consisting of companies in the racking industry , including storage , rack manufacturers , consultants and others . They created guidelines for users on how to design racking systems , to maintain and to make them safe and ensure they are used correctly .
“ When Barpro identified this need we partnered with them and employed a safety inspector who passed the SEMA qualification to become a SEMA-approved rack inspector ( SARI ). We have also developed a rack safety and inspection training workshop for companies on-site - and this business is gaining a lot of traction .
SEMA recommends that companies do planned self-inspection of their racks on a weekly or fortnightly basis , and employ a PRRS ( person responsible for racking safety ). “ In our training workshop on-site , we train them on the SEMA concept of what their responsibilities are and how they can do their own inspections , to categorise any damage ; making sure it ' s maintained and repaired correctly . It is something that we are going to profile at Frigair 2025 .
“ We also have other new products such as powered mobile shelving where you store boxes as opposed to pallets ; double-deckers – but that ’ s less applicable for refrigeration .
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