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Part of the 250-strong attendees.
Takis shared encouraging updates across all categories, noting substantial market share growth in refrigeration, laundry, cooking and small domestic appliances.
The keynote address was delivered by Paris Li, general manager of Midea- Middle East and Africa, who outlined the global strategy of the Midea Group, and reaffirmed its long-term vision, emphasising innovation and expansion in emerging markets.
Livance concluded the evening by recognising and honouring the outstanding performance of it ' s partners across the AC and retail sectors.
TOP AC DEALER AWARD WINNERS INCLUDED: Absolut Air, AC Direct Africa, ACR Heating & Cooling, Airco Electric, Airfreeze, Airgro, Arctic Electric, Cape Airconditioning, Chabo & Joubert Airconditioning Services,
“ We are incredibly proud of the progress we’ ve made and of the partners who continue to grow with us”
Climate Control, Cool Comfort, Cool Intentions, Cool Projects, Cooling Solutions, Dawson Verkoeling, Durbanville Aircons, Embassy Air Services, FB Airconditioning, Gauche Air, H & B Refrigeration & Electrical, Harmonds Engineering, Heat Exchange Airconditioning, Heat Transformation Systems, Hirsch, HVAC Cooling Solutions, Instalacoes Electromecanicas de Mozambique SA, JA Neethling Verkoeling, JC Verkoeling, John Polson, Kloppers, Louwco Cooling Solutions, Moderate Air, Panaspares, Premium Airconditioning, Redefine, Roux Airconditioning, San Air, South Coast Refrigeration and Airconditioning, Thermacool, WP Airconditioning, Zululand Refrigeration.
TOP RETAIL PARTNER AWARD WINNERS INCLUDED: Fair Price, Full House, Game, Hirsch, Makro, OK, Shaw Group, Takealot.
Reflecting on the event, Fowlds stated,“ We are incredibly proud of the progress we’ ve made and of the partners who continue to grow with us. Tonight was about celebrating our shared success and laying the foundation for an even stronger 2025.” RACA
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RACA Journal I July 2025 www. refrigerationandaircon. co. za