INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
2018
AFRICA’S ONLY DEDICATED HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION & ENERGY EVENT
Doing FRIGAIR 2018 right
– some tips
It’s finally time for FRIGAIR 2018 and the excitement in the industry is infectious!
But with so much to do and so much to see, how do you get the most out of your
FRIGAIR experience?
kay, so this is my third FRIGAIR don’t worry. But there are two exhibition halls
only, but I can tell you that the AND stands outside, too. If you are coming
2015 edition was an almost all the way to the show, you want to stop by
incomparable upgrade to 2012. Not only all the stands, not just a selected few. You
was the Gallagher venue a huge upgrade, might as well. Knowing what the rest of the
the stands were bigger, better, and more industry is up to and what new technology is
impressive than they have ever been. available will come in handy at some point
This year’s show officially kicks off 6–8
June and everything is set for a memorable
— even if it doesn’t seem so obvious now.
The venue is small enough to stop by
showcase of all things heating, energy, every stand. Make sure to keep your trusty
ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration FRIGAIR Catalogue as a guide to help you
related. It’s finally time for Africa’s largest navigate the exhibition. It also has contact
HEVAC&R trade show to shine again! details for the exhibitors, should you want to
VISITING STANDS
Tip number one: wear comfortable shoes.
look any of them up after the show. So, keep
the catalogue — tip number two.
The exhibitors have put in a lot of time
You will be doing a lot of walking — but not and effort to bring you the best possible
nearly as much as the international shows, show, so spare them some time for a chat.
O
By Ilana Koegelenberg
Visitors from the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) arriving at the 2015 show.
Who will be there this year?
The industry is changing quickly and you exciting prizes to be won. Keep your eyes
want to know who the new players are. It’s (and ears) open.
who you know, remember … Whether you On that note, make sure to stop by the
are a consultant, a contractor, or even part Cold Link Africa and RACA Journal stands for
of the competition, knowledge is power! some prizes too — or just to sign up for one of
EVENTS AND LAUNCHES
The exhibitors are planning numerous fun
and exciting moments. Last time, we had
Everyone brought their A-game in terms of stand build-up for 2015 and this year promises
to be even better!
our publications. It’s worth a stop either way
— trust me on this one. I might be biased,
but still.
lucky draws, classy singers, and even live FREE-TO-ATTEND SEMINARS
demos. There are breakfasts (like Metraclark This year the South African Institute of
and SAIRAC on 7 June) and evening events Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (SAIRAC)
all around. Make sure you check in with your has put together a very informative free-
suppliers/connections to find out what else is to-attend seminar programme that will run
happening. concurrently with FRIGAIR. Check out the
There are some pretty exciting launches
on the exhibition floor, not to mention
COLD LINK AFRICA • June 2018
programme online if you want, or in this edition
and circle the talks you want to attend.
www.coldlinkafrica.co.za
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