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FRIDAY, 6 JUNE 2025 – INNOVATION AND REFRIGERANT TRENDS
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: Description: Speaker name and bio:
10h00 – 10h30
10h45 – 11h15
11h30 – 12h00
12h15 – 12h45
The future of refrigerants.
Refrigerant trends and innovations from a BITZER perspective.
Sustainable cooling.
Growing your HVAC business with technology.
A global perspective the future of refrigerants.
WE SPEAK TO EXHIBITORS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE FOR FRIGAIR 2025 In this FRIGAIR 2025 preview, we explore a number of exhibiting companies’ plans for this year’ s exhibition and highlight how their continuous growth and innovation work hand-in-hand with their participation in an exhibition which is reshaping the HVAC & R landscape in South Africa and beyond.
BARPRO STORAGE SA TO SHOWCASE INNOVATION-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS AT FRIGAIR Barpro Storage SA, a leading provider of mobile racking systems in Southern Africa, has announced its participation in FRIGAIR. With over 29 years of experience and more than 400 installations across the region, Barpro will showcase its expertise and reliability within the cold storage, food processing, logistics and pharmaceutical industries. The company emphasises its commitment to practical innovation.
Fuhrer’ s talk will include showcasing a range of innovations as well as refrigeration trends that will address the growing demand for efficient and environmentally responsible systems in both industrial and commercial refrigeration markets.
Danfoss is transitioning forward with innovative technologies that reduce energy consumption, support the use of low-GWP refrigerants, and enable smarter, more sustainable cooling systems. Danfoss contributes to global climate goals through district cooling solutions, heat recovery and strong policy collaboration.
Running an HVAC business is hard. Time on the road. Time with clients. Time on the job. It ' s hard to find time to work on the business- when you ' re always stuck in it. Learn more about why WhatsApp, paper and emails are holding you back from reaching your potential- and how technology and help you win more work, get paid faster and have happier customers.
Werner Terblanche, Key Account Manager, A-Gas South Africa, has 14 years of refrigerant industry knowledge and has built a solid reputation for himself with his extensive and specialist knowledge of the circular economy of refrigerants.
Tobias Fuhrer- head of center of expertise: commercial refrigeration.
Alex Schaddach is Head of Global Sales for System Solution Division and responsible for the Divisional Profit & Loss, driver of global product development and conductor of profitable growth. With over nine years at Danfoss, he has played a key role in shaping and executing strategies for sustainable, profitable expansion.
Charles Freedman is the CEO of ServCraft, South Africa ' s # 1 job management software. Today ServCraft powers over 3500 teams across South Africa helping them win more work, get paid faster and have happier customers.
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