Jacinta Hampshire Award 2Congratulations to IOR Trustee Jacinta Caden on winning the Hampshire Refrigeration Word Refrigeration Day Award 2020! The award was launched in 2019 to reward individuals or companies who have shown exceptional skills, support, or vision, thereby furthering the advancement of the RACHP industry.

A Technical Director for USystems Ltd, Jacinta is actively involved in promoting the sector through various initiatives including her work as an IOR Trustee and STEM Ambassador.

 

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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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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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Catch Up On Flammable Refrigerants Fundamentals

11 May 2026

The IOR Masterclass on core principles for flammable refrigerants is now available from the Institute's webinar channel. This online session introduces the essential principles behind safe handling and day-to-day good practice across RACHP applications. 

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BSRIA Reports Huge Increase in Cooling Demand

7 May 2026

The BSRIA has recently released its Worldwide Air Conditioning Report on Chillers and its Split Systems Report, revealing that overall demand in cooling has increased by 245% since 2010.

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