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TCS&D 2019
Taking place for the fifth time, the bi-annual Temperature
Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) Exhibition &
Conference is returning to its original location at the East of
England Arena in Peterborough.
Interest in the UK’s only dedicated event for the cold storage and
distribution sector is already hotting up. “We’re delighted to have
secured the support of a number of key trade associations,” said
Exhibition Director, Martyn Cogan, “including the British Frozen
Food Federation, the Food Storage & Distribution Federation, the
Freight Transport Association, the Road Haulage Association and
the Institute of Refrigeration.”
Innovation and education
Being held on 25 & 26 June, TCS&D 2019 has been designed to
secure maximum benefit for all participants. “We’re committed
to creating a great experience for exhibitors and visitors alike,”
explained Martyn Cogan. “As well as a large number of stands,
which will showcase the latest innovations in the temperature
controlled storage and distribution sector, the event will feature no
less than four streams of free-to-attend seminars.” The programme
of seminars – which will take place in the Innovation Hub, the
Storage & Transport Hub, the Big Issues Hub and the Refrigeration
Hub – will feature up to 40 speakers from across the industry over
the two days, covering topics relevant to the chilled and frozen food,
pharmaceutical and haulage sectors. “We’re also very excited to be
adding extra value by providing access to videos of the seminars
after the event for everyone who visited the show,” added Martyn
Cogan. “What’s more, on the second day of the show we will be
celebrating World Refrigeration Day. Taking place on 26 June every
year, World Refrigeration Day – @WorldRefDay on Twitter – was
founded by former President of the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR),
Stephen Gill. Amongst the World Refrigeration Day celebrations
at TCS&D, the IOR and ACRIB (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Industry Board) will be running a series of workshops and will also
be live-streaming selected seminars internationally to promote
this global industry awareness campaign.”
Gala awards evening
In addition, the annual TCS&D Awards will take place on the
evening of the first day of the show. Commented Richard Cogan,
fellow Director and Publisher of Frozen & Chilled Foods and TCS&D
magazines, “Recognising excellence in the perishable supply chain
in a variety of categories, the TCS&D Awards are a great opportunity
to reward success across our industry, as well as a chance for
executives to network with their peers. With over 300 tickets
already sold, it promises to be another fantastic night.”
Brand-new features
The TCS&D showwill see the introduction of new features including
a demonstration area to showcase the latest material handling
equipment for cold stores and a ‘Ride & Drive Experience’ track in
the outside display area. “We’re also introducing a new concierge
service,” said Martyn Cogan, “allowing visitors to seek help in being
introduced to the right person to discuss their particular needs.
There will be an opportunity to book appointments either online or
at a booth at the entrance to the show.”
Diverse range of exhibitors
A combination of the show’s well-established reputation and
active promotion on social media (hashtag #TCSD19) mean that
interest in the event has been high. Confirmed exhibitors include
transport refrigeration manufacturer Carrier Transicold; vehicle
suppliers Paneltex, Gray & Adams, Isuzu Truck UK and Truck Craft
Bodies; temperature-logging and vehicle-tracking specialist
Seven Telematics; rapid-action freezer door manufacturer SAFE-
door Industries; cold store constructors 1Cold, Chalcroft and
ISD Solutions; portable cold store supplier Cold Store Rentals;
refrigerated vehicle rental and contract hire specialists Petit
Forestier, Prohire and VMS (Fleet) Management; and first-time
TCS&D exhibitors Lineage Logistics and Chiltern Distribution.
For more details on the TCS&D Exhibition & Conference, visit
tcsdshow.com
TCS&D 2019 takes place on 25 & 26 June at the East of England Arena
Successful TCS&D show returns to its roots
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