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
6 Nov 2025
Topics of the new bulletins include direct expansion water-to-refrigerant evaporators, electrical safe isolation and determining the wattage of electric heaters.
5 Nov 2025
The outcomes will be used to shape future legislation for our sector. Take part in this consultation to make the views of the RACHP industry heard. Industry groups will be coordinating a response through ACRIB (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board).
5 Nov 2025
The talk by Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic, FREng on emerging technologies in compressors and their systems is now available from the IOR website.
3 Nov 2025
On 29 October, the IOR members met to share their reports on activity, plans and strategies for the future. Seven IOR committees met, including Membership, Education, Environment, Technical, Engineering Technician Group, Women in RACHP, and the Dinner Committee.
29 Oct 2025
At the IOR Annual General Meeting held on 29 October 2025, election results were announced. Stephen Gill FInstR was voted President-Elect, and Stephen Benton FInstR together with David Bostock FInstR were elected as Trustees to the IOR Board.