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Events and Exhibitions
THURSDAY , 5 JUNE 2025 – UPDATED LEGISLATION , NEW OCCUPATIONS AND TRADE TESTING Day 2 discusses changes to the legislation as well as new occupations and trade testing within the HVACR environment . Time : Topic : Speaker name and bio :
10h00 – 10h45
10h45 – 11h30
11h30 – 12h15
12h15 – 13h00
15h15 – 16h00
Matters around authorised refrigeration practitioners in South Africa
South Africa ’ s progress and obligations with regards to the phase out and phase down of global warming substances and the impact on industry : The Hydrofluorocarbons Phase-Out Management Plan ( HPMP ) and the phase down of HFC ’ s including the 2025 HFC freeze .
The newly implemented national Refrigeration Occupational Qualifications ; Refrigeration Mechanic with three contexts ; ammonia , fluorinated and hydrocarbon refrigerants and carbon dioxide . The new airconditioning and refrigeration qualification . apprenticeships , part qualifications and skills programmes will be additional focus areas .
National Trade test . Phase out of legacy trades - new trade test against occupations ; the new External Integrated Summative Assessment ( EISA ). Applying for and what to expect .
Reimagining insurance - mitigating the risk in the cold chain
FRIDAY , 6 JUNE 2025 – INNOVATION AND REFRIGERANT TRENDS
Virginia Mtshali - SAQCC Gas David Botha South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association ( SARACCA )
Margaret Molefi - National Department of Forestry Fisheries and Environment ( DFFE ) and the National Ozone Unit .
Grant Laidlaw - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Academy ( ACRA )
Gordon Banks - vice president SAIRAC
Samuel Jacobs - Energy Partners
INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS - INNOVATION AND REFRIGERANT TRENDS Alongside the advancements in refrigerant technologies , the refrigeration and HVAC industry has witnessed a wave of innovative system designs that further enhance energy efficiency and sustainability .
One such innovation is the emergence of high-performance compressors that deliver exceptional cooling and heating capacity while consuming less energy . These compressors , often paired with advanced control algorithms , optimise system performance and reduce the overall carbon footprint of refrigeration systems .
Additionally , the use of advanced insulation materials has significantly improved the thermal efficiency of refrigeration equipment , minimising heat transfer and reducing the energy required for temperature maintenance . Intelligent control systems , enabled by the Internet of Things ( IoT ) and machine learning , have further elevated the operational efficiency of refrigeration systems , allowing for real-time monitoring , predictive maintenance , and dynamic energy optimisation .
Time : Topic : Speaker name and bio :
10h00 – 10h45
10h45 – 11h30
Refrigerant usage in South Africa
Refrigerant trends and innovations from a BITZER perspective ( TBC )
Michel Loubsher – A-Gas
Tobias Fuhrer - head of Center of Expertise : commercial refrigeration
Stay tuned for more updates in the April / May issue of Cold Link Africa or the April issue of RACA Journal . This is one event you don ’ t want to miss — mark your calendars and be part of the future of HVAC & R !
ASHRAE COURSES CANCELLED FOR FRIGAIR 2025 – MORE SAIRAC WORKSHOPS TO BE OFFERED
The organisers of FRIGAIR 2025 regret to announce that the ASHRAE courses originally scheduled to take place alongside the exhibition have been cancelled . These worldclass training sessions were set to cover critical industry topics , including the commissioning process in new and existing buildings , effective energy management , and smart HVAC solutions for climate design .
While this is disappointing news , the FRIGAIR organisers are working closely with the South African Institute for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning ( SAIRAC ) to enhance the offering of workshops at the expo . The aim is to provide industry professionals with additional opportunities for knowledge-sharing and professional development .
Further details on the expanded SAIRAC workshop programme will be announced in due course . Stay tuned for updates as FRIGAIR 2025 continues to deliver valuable content for HVAC & R professionals .
To register for show and workshops , visit www . frigairexpo . co . za
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