IMG 1419Do you think a career in cooling may be for you? The IOR takes a lead in assisting with professional development and offers a large selection of resources for anyone looking to make their next step in the RACHP sector. The Fantastic Fridges web site is not only teeming with information on the science of cooling, it also gives examples of careers and provides an insight of apprenticeships in the sector.

The education section of the IOR web site is another great resource with information including a searchable database of employers looking for apprentices in the industry and handy links for anyone already working in the industry.

 

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About the IOR

23 Apr 2026

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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What we do

23 Apr 2026

Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new  technologies and professional development.

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23 Apr 2026

When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.

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Update on 2025 Ban on Single Split Air-Conditioning Systems with a GWP of more than 750

24 Aug 2026

The Environment Agency has updated its guidance regarding the interpretation of Point 15 of Annex III to Regulation (EU) No. 517/2014 on fluorinated greenhouse gases.

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New IOR Technology Brief on Retrofitting Doors

13 Aug 2026

A new technology brief on retrofitting doors to open-fronted display cabinets is now available on the IOR website. Published by the IOR Environmental Committee, this document focuses on practical considerations associated with retrofitting doors. 

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