Networking & Education Opportunities
Annual Conference & Expo
This annual association event features timely educational programs and
exhibits focused specifically on products and professional services of
interest to professionals involved with cold storage construction. The
conference also offers ample opportunity for contractors and suppliers
to network via a host of organized social activities, including a golf
tournament.
Global Cold Chain Alliance Assembly of Committees
Annually GCCA conducts a series of knowledge forums and committee
meetings with GCCA Core Partner the International Refrigerated
Transportation Association and the International Association for Cold
Storage Construction. In total, ten committees meet to discuss current
issues in warehouse operations, administration, construction trends,
research, transportation and more.
Discounted IARW Membership
Through a special agreement with the International Association of
Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), IACSC members are invited to join that
organization at a discounted rate. IARW membership offers IACSC members
a direct link to their customers.
Marketing
Global Cold Chain Directory
As an IACSC member, your company will have a listing in the annual
directory. Published in conjunction with the other GCCA Core Partners,
the Directory includes over 500 pages of cold chain providers and is the
sourcebook for over 3,000 cold chain professionals and customers
searching for cold chain solutions. A searchable, electronic format is
also available online from the IACSC website www.iacsc.org.
Advertising and Sponsorships
IACSC members have the opportunity to
advertise in the
Global Cold Chain Directory and receive daily exposure for an entire
year to a readership tailored to their companies’ services. Additional
advertising opportunities are available throughout the year in the
biannual IACSC
newsletter, Cold Talk,
and the bi-monthly e-newsletter,
Cool Designs. Sponsorship opportunities are available at many
association events.
IACSC Logo
All members may use the association’s logo on their website(s),
stationery, advertising or other printed material as a visible “seal of
quality.”
Technical Resources
IACSC Construction Codes Committee
IACSC members have access to the knowledgeable professionals serving
on the IACSC Construction Codes Committee. Committee members are called
upon to advise IACSC members on technical matters.
Design, Construction, Specification, and Fire Management of Insulated Envelopes for Temperature Controlled Environments*
This publication, endorsed by the British government and the Fire
Services, has become the “bible” for the temperature-controlled storage
and food-processing industries.
Guidelines for the Specification, Design and Construction of Cold Store
Floors*
This publication includes information on materials and construction
(fill material, sub-base material, slabs, vapor barriers, etc.),
tolerances, site investigation, and more.
*These items are available to IACSC members at a discounted rate.
Member Communications
COLD FACTS Magazine
The bimonthly COLD FACTS magazine is a direct link to
3,500 of the top decision-makers in the international cold chain, which
include members of the International Association of Refrigerated
Warehouses, the World Food Logistics Organization, the International
Refrigerated Transportation Association, and the International
Association for Cold Storage Construction. Cold Facts reports on all
association programs and activities, the latest cold chain trends and
advancements, and provides in-depth market intelligence studies.
Enewsletter
Cool Designs delivers the latest association, industry
news, and a comprehensive listing of construction activity to over 200
players in the cold storage construction industry every other month.
Cool Designs is a bi-monthly publication.
Periodic Updates
Several times a year, all members receive updates containing news of
interest to the industry, association business and events, and more!
Government Affairs
Monitoring
The IACSC staff monitors both Congressional and regulatory activity,
as well as selected state and local jurisdictions. Through contacts on
Capitol Hill and at federal agencies, IACSC keeps members abreast of
issues including regulatory compliance, tax, small business matters,
security requirements, and other topics which impact the cold storage
industry. Get members only access to government affairs resources
targeted to help your business understand and adapt to government policy
changes, including access to the GCCA Government Affairs website,
Government Affairs webinars and articles in GCCA publications.
Advocacy
As the only trade association devoted to the cold storage industry,
IACSC understands your needs, conveys your message to government
decision makers, and gives you a voice in Washington. IACSC engages
Congress and the Administration on your behalf and gives members the
tools they need to proactively influence public policy impacting our
industry. IACSC also actively participates in coalitions in Washington
and works closely with allied organizations to promote policies
beneficial to the cold storage industry. IACSC staff is on call to
respond to questions and help members through the regulatory maze,
working to ensure that the cold storage industry is not subjected to
onerous and unreasonable requirements.
International
Outreach
Cold Chain Development
Through a growing number of government-funded projects, and in
partnership with WFLO, IACSC actively contributes to increasing
awareness of cold chain issues. With assessments, training, design and
feasibility studies, the organizations work to ensure the growth of a
strong industry. A strong industry means higher quality and volume of
product, and a greater number of business opportunities.
Consultancy Opportunities
With a growing number of development projects to implement, WFLO
regularly seeks IACSC members to fill short-term technical assistance
positions. Participating members gain invaluable insight into the state
of the cold chain in developing countries, as well as the opportunity to
make industry contacts in nations with growing economies.
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