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EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN Industry getting excited about FRIGAIR 2018 By Ilana Koegelenberg After the hugely successful FRIGAIR Expo 2015, next year’s show is already getting a lot of attention, with most of the previous exhibitors already signed up again. T he sold-out 2015 FRIGAIR Expo boasted 140 exhibitors, representing not only the local HVAC&R market, but also leading international players. Months of planning (in some cases, years) culminated in the memorable event that took place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 3 to 5 June 2015. The show was a resounding success, drawing 4 470 visitors from far and wide over the three show days. A lot of hard work went into building the stands as exhibitors pulled out all the stops to stand out from the crowd. It all came together brilliantly in the end, looking as professional as many of the huge international trade shows. From early on in the expo already, the stands were a hive of activity as exhibitors drew crowds in with everything from lucky draws to free gifts and coffee. Exhibitors really went the extra mile to reach their customers and the hard work paid off. Live music and launches and even partnership signings — FRIGAIR 2015 was the time for it all. Not to mention all the supplier events that took place in the evenings. The show truly was an industry highlight of note. Even though there is still some time to go until FRIGAIR 2018, industry is already excited about the show. Many have even started planning their stand. The organisers — Interact Media Defined and Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery — are positive that FRIGAIR 2018 will be just as successful as, if not more so, than the 2015 event. So, make sure you do not miss out and diarise 6–8 June 2018 — we will see you at Gallagher in Midrand! The floor plan is filling up quickly with exhibitors old and new, with more companies coming on board every day to ensure that they do not miss out on this HVAC&R calendar highlight. There is still some space left, but it is selling out fast. Anyone who is still interested in booking their spot should get in touch with the sales team. Don’t blow hot and cold on this one — use this excellent opportunity to generate sales, gain valuable sales leads, and develop business connections. Visit www.frigairexpo.co.za for more information and to see what is new as the time draws nearer for another epic FRIGAIR. CLA Check out some photos from the 2015 FRIGAIR Expo to see what’s in store for 2018. BOOK YOUR STAND! You can still book your stand, although space is selling out quickly. Contact the exhibition manager, Dale Macnamara, at [email protected] or on +27 (0) 11 579 4940. You can also contact Paul Engelbrecht, sales representative, at [email protected] or on +27 (0) 76 455 9528. COLD LINK AFRICA • November | December 2017 www.coldlinkafrica.co.za 31