7 Sep 2018
Voting is now open in the IOR Election to the Board of Trustees for 2018. The Board of Trustees set IOR strategy, ensuring it addresses the needs of membership as well as meeting its charity objectives and legal obligations. Trustees take an active role in the work of the IOR by joining a committee, taking part in steering groups and representing the IOR at key industry meetings. They also help promote the IOR at every opportunity.
Voting closes at noon on 7th November and results will be announced at the AGM on the following day.
This year, seven nominations have been received for two vacancies on the Board.
Read the Candidates' election statements here
Eligible members (Member, Fellow, Associate and Technician grade) will have received an email with their unique voting code and a link to the secure voting site on 7th September. Those without emails are sent a postal ballot paper. If you have not received your voting email or have any technical queries please contact the independent election administrators support@mi-voice.com
28 May 2025
Lots to discuss at the "enough" retail workshop on commercial refrigeration and food chain emissions reduction on 27th May
22 May 2025
IOR has published its latest Education Guidance Note in the series, this time focusing on Coaching as a way of employers supporting engineering and technician development. The Guidance Note (16) gives a guide to understanding the benefits of coaching, how this differs from mentoring and includes a useful list of organisations who can offer help with setting up coaching schemes or offer coaching.
21 May 2025
IOR members showed their support for the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) campaign to recognise the Cold Chain as part of the UK's critical national infrastructure, as they attended the CCF's reception at the Houses of Parliament on 20th May.
8 May 2025
Expert in climate change adaptation Tim Fox will deliver a keynote talk at the IOR’s Adaptation 2025 conference detailing why cooling is now a “mission critical” service, essential to public health, food security, global commerce, and economic well-being.
7 May 2025
Watch this webinar on catch-up, which focused on implementing technologies and operational strategies capable of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the European retail sector.