ISSN 2412-7779
REGULARS
CONTENTS
INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
VOL. 03 - NO.01 | SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017
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REGULARS
3 Editor’s column
49 Word search
50 Products
NEWS
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In memory of Dave Mathers
Serco delivers multi-temperature body for Durban eatery chain
Celebrating 30 years of Cold Link
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
15 Emirates SkyCargo receives prestigious pharma award
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17 Cool Logistics to explore effect of new technology
19 Global refrigeration headlines from IIR 33 Less than a year to FRIGAIR 2018!
34 Thermo King launches new trailer units
ASSOCIATIONS FEATURES
23 Deciduous fruit industry signs Bee and Pollination Charter
23 SARDA welcomes two new members
25 Recognising the value of fresh produce market agents 37 Application of SANS 1518 to anhydrous ammonia tankers
39 Reefer trends in the African market
EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS 43 FPT increases cold treatment capacity for citrus exports
PROJECTS
27 HCFC stakeholders discuss future of refrigerants
28 SARDA Tony Lewis winner represents in California
30 IIR conference looks at natural refrigerant technologies
EDITOR’S COLUMN
30 years of Cold Link Africa
L
ooking back at the anxiety around the
publishing of the first The Cold Link in
September 1987, the three decades
that followed have been more than
rewarding. The 10-page first edition, mostly
printed in black and white on litho
machines, is a far cry from the current
52-page issues printed in full colour. It is truly
heart-warming that some of the advertisers
that appeared in the first issue — in
particular, Kovco, Apex Strip Curtains, Serco,
Minus 40, and Henred Fruehauf — are still
part of our international network of
supporters.
Many people from all sectors of the
industry, locally and abroad, have
contributed towards the growth of the
publication and I remain truly thankful to
them all. Sadly, we have also had to bid
farewell to many of our readers, some of
whom passed on tragically and others
because of age. The archives of old
issues remain a living memory of their
earthly journey.
The growth of The Cold Link from a
one-man-band has been an extraordinary
journey, only made possible by the grace of
life, for which I remain humbled.
International conferences, exhibitions, trade
shows, and association events have always
been a prominent feature in Cold Link Africa
to keep our readers updated about
developing trends and new technologies.
Active participation at these events have
added to a vast network of contacts
and readers.
Francois Smith proudly represented South
Africa at the IARW Convention held in the
US in April and competed against three
other contestants to select the best of our
future leaders. (Page 28)
The IIR natural refrigerant conference held
in Macedonia in May 2017 once again had
delegates from South Africa and we also
report on this event in this issue. (Page 30)
Three body builders — Elite Fibre, GRW,
and Serco — have had the thermal
efficiency of production models of
refrigerated trailers tested in the new SABS/
GIZ chamber. As can be expected, teething
problems were experienced in the test
procedures, administration, communication,
and the issue of certificates. Two of the main
issues arose as to the requirement for a
pull-down test when only the k-value was
tested, and the clause in specification SABS
1744 that the refrigeration unit be fitted
for the test.
All these issues were dealt with at a
meeting of role players with the SABS on
Thursday, 3 August 2017. Simply put, the
SABS — in accordance with international
standards — is required to adhere to all the
requirements of the test standard to which
the product is being tested, that is, in the
case of refrigerated vehicles, according to
SABS 1744.
The meeting was of mutual benefit, with a
positive outcome for the way forward. The
specification is to be amended to address
the issues mentioned, and while the
amendment is in progress, special
concessions will be made in the form of
contracts between the SABS and clients
wanting to have vehicles tested. The
agreements reached will undoubtedly pave
the way for all vehicles, new and those in
service, to be tested. With this agreement,
industry should support the chamber to the
fullest, as this will improve performance
levels in the transport of temperature-
sensitive perishables in South Africa.
Happy reading and thank you for being
part of our 30th celebration. CLA
COLD LINK AFRICA • September | October 2017
John Ackermann
Editor | [email protected]
www.coldlinkafrica.co.za
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