Cold Link Africa May 2018 | Page 7

NEWS INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN Eurocool opens branch in Bloemfontein E urocool opened another branch in Bloemfontein last December to keep up with its expanding customer base, hosting an official grand opening to celebrate on 24 January 2018. “We had to move closer to our customers to give them the best possible service,” explains Johann van Breda, national product manager at Eurocool. The opening of this new branch brings the total number of Eurocool branches to eight nationwide. The branch will service the Northern Cape, Free State, and Eastern Cape regions. It will stock all the usual well-known Eurocool brands (local and international). The opening was a big success with over 20 companies attending, including various Eurocool suppliers. Some lucky draws were also done on the day, gifting a couple of fortunate attendees with some exciting prizes. The Bloemfontein team, from left: Joseph Fihlo, Dewald Ainslie, Michael Maina, Michael Matakane, and Anthony Kerry. (Absent: David Mackay.) The Bloemfontein team is as follows: • David Mackay (general manager) • Dewald Ainslie (branch manager) • Anthony Kerry (sales – Bloemfontein) • Michael Maina, Michael Matakane, and Joseph Fihlo (drivers – Bloemfontein). CLA