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Logistics giants join forces in Southern Africa
Grindrod and Laurintzen-Cool Logistics (LCL) has announced
their intention of joining forces in sea and land based perishable
logistics in Southern Africa.
LCL Grindrod will be based in Cape Town with offices in Durban,
Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, Komatiepoort and Maputo.
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Dairy’s Flagship Running
This country's second largest dairy producer, Parmalat, has
added a new mega-facility to its band of properties.
The more-than-7000m2 distribution centre in
Louwlardia, Centurion, will serve the Gauteng province.
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New entrant for urethane industry
The Elastogran Group and CHC Urethane Products (Pty) Ltd.
announced that they have received approval from the South
African Competition Commission for the formation of their
proposed joint venture company.
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Launch of cooling equipment supplier
CoolTrade has launched the Airwell range of products to a
group of installers and contractors at their Boksburg branch on
Friday 3 February 2006.
Airwell, the largest manufacturer of a/c units in Europe
(1.7million units p.a.) has been in existence for 48 years; with
manufacturing plants in China, Israel, Italy and France.
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Universal Space Development
A major expansion program has been completed by Clover at
their Clayville operation. The project entailed the installation
of a racking system consisting of several different techniques.
These included, in the main, a drive-in racking system plus a
racking installation. What is interesting is the exceptional
load capacity of the racking system. With a total load capacity
of over 5 million kg, the Clayville ambient temperature
warehouse is a major warehousing facility for Clover.
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Universal Space Development
A major expansion program has been completed by Clover at
their Clayville operation. The project entailed the installation
of a racking system consisting of several different techniques.
ith a total load capacity of over 5 million kg, the Clayville
ambient temperature warehouse is a major warehousing facility
for Clover.
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New refrigerant gas plant good news for SA
A new Refrigerant Gas plant begun production this month at a
time of strong growth in demand for Refrigerants both locally
and internationally. This Ineos Fluor manufacturing facility is
dedicated to the manufacture of R125, a key component molecule
in many of the long-term and interim replacement gases used in
refrigeration applications.
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Cooling device to aid medical fraternity
A miniaturized cooling system could make it possible to
safely transport biological tissue and organs to remote areas
without electricity.
This proposed novel cooling system also could have an immense
impact in the medical field for patients suffering from diseases
such as multiple sclerosis, whose mobility is impaired due to
their sensitivity to temperature changes.
Solar Breakthrouah?
A team of South African scientists has developed solar power
technology that could change the way we perceive solar systems.
According to a report publish by the Saturday Argus, the unique
South African-developed solar panels will make it possible
houses to become completely self-sufficient for energy supplies.
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Expo for business opportunities
The International Franchise Expo (IFE) 2006 will at the
Sandton Convention Centre from 4 - 6 May 2006, under the
auspices of the Franchising Association of Southern Africa (FASA).
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Global Update
Your International Cold Chain News
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Truck Manufacturer shifts a Global Gear
The German MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group made the decision last
year to use its homogenous umbrella brand for subsidiaries as
well.
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Growth for KZN chiller manufacturer
Liquichiller SA was launched in 1982 and for the past 23
years has served the plastic converting industry in South
Africa. Peter Artz, a single Member with 33 years refrigeration
experience, founded the company. He believes in providing
quality goods and service at fair and competitive prices.
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Competition laws
Should suppliers and manufacturers operate in different
levels of the market? This is the point that is being argued by
business and it seems that especially small businesses are
agreeing that that is not such a great idea. |
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Technical
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Accurate Fruit Pulp Temperature Measurement:
Best Operating Practice with Thermocouples
by Dr. M C Dodd • Cold Chain Specialist • PPECB, South Africa
This document was drafted after the fruit industry was
informed that the KM 22 "Food Check" meters would no longer be
manufactured. Later the fruit industry was informed that the
replacement instrument the C22, was in fact compatible with
thermocouples.
Sending Chills Down the Line -
The European Perspective
Whether you're dealing with cheese, meat or fruit - when it
comes to perishable products, freshness is the top priority. To
meet the high quality standards associated with such products,
impeccable refrigeration must be ensured through out the supply
chain - beginning with production and intermediate storage and
ending with the point of sale. |
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Management
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Pete's Weekly
Business Idea - Peter Carruthers
Money is good
Business is about money. Without money no business can
realistically survive. Yet very, very few of us small business
owners understand anything about money. Most of us have a
somewhat vague knowledge of the subject and an even vaguer
relationship with it. |
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Regular
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Industry Talk
For this edition of Industry Talk, Cold Chain caught up with
Andrew Perkins. Andrew is a respected member of the
Western Cape's Refrigeration community and owner of A. Perks
Enterprises; a specialist refrigeration contracting
and training facility.
New Products
An overview of some recent product announcements
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Cool Word
Editorial Comment from Rory Macnamara
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