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Cold Chain Hub returns to the NEC

UK: Cold Chain Hub, the UK’s leading event for the cold storage and distribution sector, returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 9 & 10 September. 

With a focus on sustainable solutions, the exhibition will showcase innovation from across the cold supply chain and run alongside IMHX, the supply chain and logistics event.

Supported by the Road Haulage Association, the Cold Chain Hub will feature solutions designed to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the movement and storage of both frozen and chilled foods and pharmaceuticals.

Located in the NEC’s Hall 3A, Cold Chain Hub 2025 will feature two new areas, the Truck Zone and the Food Logistics Zone, as well as its usual free-to-attend conference across both days. 

The exhibition has already attracted A number of key industry names are said to have already signed up to attend. Returning exhibitors include Asset Alliance Group, Carrier Transicold, CoolKit, ECOOLTEC, Gray & Adams, Longhurst Refrigeration, Pulleyn Transport, Seven Asset Management, Solomon Commercials, Tiger Trailers, Sunswap and Wave Refrigeration. First-time exhibitors include Brianza Plastica, Certa Logistics, Charnwood Commercial Bodies, Coolfreeze, GAH Refrigeration, Lamilux, Renault Trucks UK and REX Temperature-controlled Vehicles. 

Visitor registration is now open on the Cold Chain Hub website.

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