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ISSN 1812-772X
June 2026 I Vol 42 No 04
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REGULARS 1 Editor’ s Note 44 Brand listings
NETWORKING 3 General air solutions, actuators for reliable air control 7 SAIRAC backs school with donation
EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS 9 FRIGAIR expands with new regional events from 2027 11 From solar fields to cooling loads 14 Howden Technology Day 2026 highlights integrated solutions for a changing industry
FEATURE 18 Demystifying PLC-based HVAC & R from fundamentals to the future
FEATURE SERIES
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Feature series – AI:‘ Data’ is a big word
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Feature series – Renewables and energy efficiency: Powering cooling
VOICES
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Welcome to the solutions page
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The tools of the trade: using simple finance systems to stay in control
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FRIGAIR expands with new regional events from 2027
www. refrigerationandaircon. co. za
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Africa
NETWORKING
General air solutions, actuators for reliable air control
EVENTS
FRIGAIR expands with new regional events from 2027
FEATURE
Demystifying PLC-based HVAC & R from fundamentals to the future
FEATURE SERIES – AI
‘ Data’ is a big word
June 2026 | Vol 42 No. 04
ISSN1812-772X | R92.00
PAVILION
CAPE TOWN 02 – 04 March 2027
KWAZULU- NATAL 27 – 29 July 2027
Don’ t miss FRIGAIR 2027- details on page 9
Heating | Energy | Ventilation | Air Conditioning | Refrigeration
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