The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is an independent registered charity run for the public benefit with a membership of around 1,900 individuals reflecting the diversity of the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector (RACHP).
Our sector is essential to the safe, reliable and efficient provision essential services in food production, distribution, storage and retail, industrial cooling processes in manufacturing, climate control in spaces, such as datacentres, IT rooms, offices, shops, leisure facilities and hospitality, as well as pharmaceutical and healthcare facilities, amongst others.
The Institute provides a central resource for people from all over the world to improve the application of refrigeration and allied fields for the general good of society with particular emphasis on environment, efficiency, safety and innovation.
