Cold Link Africa Nov/Dec 2016 | Page 7

NEWS INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN Transfrig settles 2 into its new home I n the beginning of the year, Transfrig moved into its “The new premises have given us a better working space, newly built custom premises, which is just up the road better control and better quality,” said Peter Solomon, from its old site in Linbro Business Park, Sandton — Transfrig managing director. “We are very happy with the without losing any production time. move.” CLA Transfrig has been at its old premises since 2008, but had outgrown the 2 000m2 space and was bursting at the 3 seams. The move to the new 4 000m2 space at 3 Franken Weld Street was gradual, moving one department at a time. First, the office, then the stores, and so on until the entire operation and its 90-odd staff members were relocated. Everything was carefully planned to ensure a smooth process without stopping any production. 1. Transfrig’s new home in Linbro Business Park. 2. The new premises offers double the space. 3. The automatic welding machine inside the new factory. 4. The installation and test bay can accommodate several vehicles. 1 4 COLD LINK AFRICA • November | December 2016 www.coldlinkafrica.co.za 7