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Issued 30 November 2012 – for immediate release

Schmitz Cargobull (UK) and Jean Chereau SAS choose TCS&D 2013

A confident mood in the industry has led two more blue-chip companies in the cold supply chain to book stands at next year's Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) exhibition, which incorporates the Frozen & Chilled Foods show.

Amongst the latest firms to sign up for TCS&D 2013 – which takes place at the Peterborough Arena on 18 and 19 September next year – are Schmitz Cargobull (UK), Jean Chereau SAS, Sopp+Sopp, Peter Staines Refrigeration, Eistechnik, Toyota Material Handling UK, Viessmann Cold Technology UK, Ratcliff Palfinger and Commercial Body Fittings. They join an impressive list of key industry players that will be present at the show including Thermo King, Krone Trailers UK, Montracon, Gray & Adams, Carrier Transicold (UK), The Cold Consortium, Hormann UK, Paneltex, SOMI Trailers, Blended Products, Seven Telematics, Chiltern Cold Storage Group, Chalcroft Construction, Eberspacher, BPW and Digital Lumens. As at the inaugural show last year, TCS&D will be supported by both the Food Storage & Distribution Federation (FSDF) and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), and will showcase a diverse range of solutions designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs in the cold supply chain.

Award nominations now open
Nominations for the TCS&D Industry Awards have now begun. Recognising excellence in the cold logistics sector in a range of categories, the awards will be presented at the first-ever TCS&D Awards Dinner, a black-tie event taking place at the end of the first day of the show at the nearby Peterborough Marriott Hotel. Tickets for this exclusive event are already sold out, with a waiting list in operation. The accolades include Refrigerated Transporter of the Year, sponsored by Thermo King; Refrigerated Courier of the Year, also sponsored by Thermo King; Livery of the Year, sponsored by Sopp+Sopp; Customer Service Award, also sponsored by Sopp+Sopp; Environmental & Sustainability Award, sponsored by Gray & Adams; Innovation Award, sponsored by Carrier Transicold (UK); and Refrigerated Fleet Manager of the Year, sponsored by BPW. Commented Richard Cogan, Director of Sherwin Publications, joint organiser of the show with Informa Exhibitions, "Nominations are now welcome in all of the award categories. We hope that the industry will take up the challenge to put forward the best products, services, initiatives and employees so that they get the recognition they deserve through these prestigious awards." For full details of award sponsorship opportunities, contact Richard Cogan on 01732 868288.

A targeted event
The organisers of TCS&D 2013 are confident that the show will be a sell-out event, with excellent attendance ensured through an active marketing campaign that features both advertising and PR. Commented Rob Fisher, Exhibition Director, "This show offers exhibitors a cost-effective opportunity to meet key buyers in the chilled and frozen distribution industry. Our comprehensive marketing programme, combined with the convenient location of the venue, will ensure that professionals in the cold supply chain will view TCS&D 2013 as a must-attend event." Firms interested in exhibiting should contact Martyn Cogan on 01732 868288 or Rob Fisher on 020 7017 6986, or visit the show's website atwww.tcsanddshow.com.

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TCS&D 2013 logo.eps

For further information, please contact the PR agency for TCS&D 2013:
Bridgeland Copyright
Contact: Heidi Scott
Tel: 01622 832598
E-mail: heidi@bridgeland-copyright.co.uk

TCS&D 2013 is organised by Informa Exhibitions (contact Rob Fisher on 020 7017 6986) and Sherwin Publications (contact Martyn Cogan on 01732 868288).

http://www.tcsanddshow.com