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The Pakistan HVACR Society (PHVACR) and the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) in the UK recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will for the base for future collaborative work.   

Members of both organisations will have access to increased range of technical publications, news and events, to help improve knowledge and standards in refrigeration and air conditioning practice.

As a result of our co-operative work the PHVACR members will have the opportunity to access IOR’s extensive library of on-line refrigeration technical information.    PHVACR is keen to encourage IOR member participation in its Building Services Expo and Conference in Karachi in 2019. 

The Memorandum of Association has been ratified by both organisations, representatives of whom continue to meet to discuss opportunities for continued collaboration at international meetings and events.

 

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