REFCOLD India 2024 held at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata

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Kolkata: REFCOLD India 2024, India’s leading exhibition for refrigeration and cold chain technologies, was held at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata, from October 3rd to 5th, catering to the region’s growing demand for advanced cold chain and refrigeration solutions.

Featuring over 130 exhibitors and attracting more than 10,000 visitors, REFCOLD India 2024 highlighted innovations across key industries, including seafood, pharmaceuticals, dairy, meat, agriculture, hospitality, and food processing. The event featured a strong lineup of notable exhibitors, including BlueStar, Daikin, Copeland, Tecumseh, Danfoss, Carrier Transicold, Paharpur, Johnson Controls, Frascold and Tecumseh among others.

Supported by prestigious domestic and international associations such as the UNEP, International Institute of Refrigeration (IIF-IIR), National Centre for Cold-chain Development (NCCD), Federation of European Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (REHVA), Refrigeration and Airconditioning Trade Association (RATA), Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), All India Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Association (ACRA), International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), ASSOCHAM India, Department of Food Processing – Govt of West Bengal, Odisha Cold Storage Association, NHB and more, the event highlighted its importance as a hub for industry collaboration and innovation.

With over 20 sessions, the event saw strong participation, particularly in the Global Poster Competition and interactive demonstrations, fostering engagement and collaboration across sectors. The event also featured a series of well-attended webinars on topics such as “Multi-Commodity Temperature-Controlled Warehousing & Distribution”, “Design and Selection of FREON-Based Refrigeration Systems for Cold Warehouses”, and “Standalone Solar Milk Coolers.”

These sessions provided valuable insights for professionals in industries ranging from food processing to pharmaceuticals. The colloquium featured engaging panel discussions and presentations on crucial topics shaping the future of the cold chain sector. Highlights included sessions on ‘The Cold Chain Revolution in India: Growth Drivers and Opportunity’ and ‘National Policies, Subsidies, Government Schemes for the Cold Chain Sector’ and ’Natural Refrigerants Application – The Landscape’.

A special session titled ‘Women in ‘Cool’ Careers: HerStory of Cooling,’ was also held highlighting the contributions of women to the industry, followed by discussions on ‘Sustainable Refrigeration: Redefining the Cold Chain Landscape.’ The event concluded with a power-packed session on the ‘Successful Demonstration and Future Scope of Natural Refrigerant Systems in India,’ where industry leaders shared their insights and experiences.

Alongside the REFCOLD India Expo, the industry witnessed the 5th edition of the REFCOLD India Copeland Awards that served as a significant highlight of the event. The awards provided a platform to honour outstanding contributions, breakthrough innovations, and excellence within the refrigeration and cold chain industry. Recognising individuals and organisations that are driving progress and spearheading energy-efficient solutions, the awards celebrate those at the forefront of the industry’s development.

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