The heating, energy, refrigeration, ventilation and air conditioning (HERVAC) industries play a vital role in the local food and beverage sector. Refrigeration is especially essential to preserve perishable goods and ensure retailers comply with health and safety regulations. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.
The South African Institute of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (SAIRAC) will host FRIGAIR 2025 from 4-6 June 2025 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand. The event will profile approximately 150 leading HERVAC companies that play a vital role in the local food and beverage sector and will showcase all the latest products, technologies and developments in integrated HERVAC systems.
In food and beverage manufacturing, temperature control is vital for food safety, quality and compliance. Refrigeration systems keep perishable food items at safe temperatures and ventilation systems maintain air quality, regulate humidity and remove contaminants. Cold storage and refrigeration facilities are an important part of the logistics supply chain in the food and beverage industry. Precision refrigeration and new monitoring and automation controls are leading the way in HERVAC developments to track temperature, humidity and energy use in real time.
Daikin South Africa, a global leader in climate control solutions, plans to leverage the FRIGAIR platform to demonstrate its evolution beyond air conditioning and establish itself as a comprehensive HVAC supplier that delivers complete solutions across various industries. The company will exhibit solutions such as the Daikin DX Air Handling Unit for optimal air quality and energy efficiency, and the Daikin LMS Monoblock fully functional plug-and-play cold room system. Industry professionals and stakeholders will have the opportunity to explore solutions which ensure optimal indoor air quality, precise climate control, high-performance cooling solutions and industrial applications supporting factories and large-scale facilities.
Maxiflex, a leader in industrial entrance solutions, will showcase its specialised solutions for cold storage and refrigeration applications. Visitors to the Maxiflex stand can expect to see a range of cold room innovations designed to optimise insulation, energy savings, and traffic flow in temperature-controlled environments. Highlights include the refrigeration-grade strip curtain material, engineered for durability and superior thermal insulation, ideal for use in walk-in freezers, cold rooms, and food processing facilities. Specialised door for freezer applications, including models built to handle extreme temperature differences while maintaining high-performance sealing and minimal energy loss.
Refrigeration contributes a large portion to facilities management costs, so optimisation and energy efficiency of these systems is very important in managing costs and is becoming a key competitive differentiator in the food and beverage sector. HERVAC systems are increasingly incorporating renewable energy sources, such as solar-thermal, geothermal and solar-powered electric AC units to power or supplement and optimise power usage and lower dependency on fossil fuels. The sector is also making strides towards phasing out refrigerants with high global warming potential, shifting towards natural refrigerants that have lower environmental impact. Many traditional refrigerants deplete the ozone layer and contribute to global warming. Ongoing research into more environmentally friendly refrigerants will be an important area of development going forward.
For free visitor registration and more details, visit www.frigairexpo.co.za
Source: Provided by Specialised Exhibitions