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Events and Exhibitions
WE SPEAK TO FEATURED EXHIBITORS AT FRIGAIR 2025
By Eamonn Ryan
With just over a year to go , the best stands in the 2025 offering of Frigair are rapidly being booked . As the HERVAC sector ’ s only dedicated event in Africa , it represents a not-to-be-missed opportunity to be seen among the elite of the industry . The HERVAC industry is known to produce the best outcomes when done through physical interaction , and such opportunities abound at FRIGAIR .
Since 1980 , FRIGAIR has been providing an industrypreferred platform for engagement on doing business , knowledge transfer and networking opportunities . The 2025 event will no doubt create excitement and stimulus for the entire heating , energy , refrigeration , ventilation and air-conditioning ( HERVAC ) industries .
It is one of the South African Institute for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning ’ s ( SAIRAC ) premier events , as well as the largest dedicated HERVAC trade exhibition in Africa . FRIGAIR 2025 will feature an exhibition , workshops and courses which are eagerly anticipated by the industry , if 2022 ’ s event is anything to go by . The exhibition and its line-up of several free-to-attend workshops and courses will once again take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand , on 4 – 6 June 2025 .
A lot of progress in techniques and technology has occurred over recent years , driven primarily by solutions to aspects related to indoor air quality , as well as efficiency and the heightened drive to mitigate global warming and its effects – where the HERVAC sector plays a significant role in terms of energy and refrigerants .
SO MUCH ON OFFER FOR VISITORS , YOU CAN ’ T MISS OUT !
• Some key reasons to visit will include :
• Sourcing cutting edge products and technologies .
• Learning opportunities from daily workshops and courses .
• Network with suppliers and service providers .
• Engage with 100 + knowledgeable exhibitors .
• Experience live demos .
• Discover new products and solutions .
FRIGAIR 2025 AIMS TO TOP 2022 ebm-papst South Africa plans to be participating at FRIGAIR 2025 . The company ’ s sales director Steven Friedmann has the following to say on its previous experiences and highlights : “ As ebm-papst , I can honestly say that being part of Frigair and exhibiting at the expos has been a fantastic experience . Any opportunity to engage with industry role players and partners is welcomed .”
On how participating in FRIGAIR benefitted their business in the past , Friedmann says : “ ebm-papst is at the forefront of technology when it comes to air technology products . Therefore , we find Frigair a perfect opportunity to introduce new such energy-efficient related products to our market .” Companies typically have certain expectations for Frigair 2025 . We asked Friedmann if he had specific goals or outcomes the company hoped to achieve . “ Yes , most definitely . Strategically , ebm-papst is on a major growth drive within the AC & V market , including retrofit . We will use this platform to reach not only our current customers but also invite representatives from various other sectors to view our product range . ebm-papst , amongst other new products relating to the agriculture and renewable sectors , will be launching their range of unmatched RadiPac 3C fans .”
Given the Covid-19 hiatus , HVAC & R companies appreciate the opportunity for face-to-face interaction with industry ebm-papst delivering a SAIRAC Tech Talk last year .
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