About the IOR
The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here.
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Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
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When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.
New Publications Series from the IOR Environmental Committee
The IOR’s Environmental Committee has today published the first in a new series of Technology Briefs on the topic of Heat Recovery.
Volunteer at the Big Bang Fair
Keen to promote our brilliant sector to young people? The Big Bang Fair, the UK's biggest free celebration of STEM for young people is looking for volunteers!
IOR Announces First Talk & Tour
The IOR is hosting is first-ever Talk & Tour on 19 May; this half-day in-person event will bring together delegates from across the RACHP sector to explore the practical path to net zero.
IOR Joins The Construction & Built Environment Interim Talent Board
The IOR Education Outreach Project Manager, Matt Harvey, has been appointed to the London's Construction & Built Environment Interim Talent Board to represent the RACHP Sector.
IOR EngTech Section Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Technicians
The Institute is marking the occasion with a special offer designed to support the career progression of section subscribers.
Skills Alliance Event Fully Booked - But Still Many Ways to Join In
The IOR Skills Alliance's first meeting in Milton Keynes is at capacity, but there are still many ways to take part in the alliance's work.
IOR Board of Trustees Members Honoured at the ACR Awards
Congratulations to Steve Benton FInstR and Craig Girdlestone FInstR for this well‑deserved recognition for their dedicated, often behind‑the‑scenes contributions to the industry.
Recording Now Available for March IOR TechTalk
The recording for the IOR TechTalk on “Unscrambling the Refrigerant Clutter for the Future” on 5th March is now available from the IOR Webinar Channel.
EBSSA Sector Skills Plan Launched
The Engineering and Building Services Skills Alliance (EBSSA) published recently their strategic Sector Skills Plan, as part of the work undertaken by the Construction Mission Skills Board.