Make sure you get your application form in by 1st August to stand for the IOR’s Trustees Elections held in the autumn. The Board of Trustees meets four times a year and elected members normally serve for three years. Board members take an active role in the work of the IOR by setting strategic aims, joining a committee, taking part in steering groups and representing the IOR at key industry meetings. The results of the IOR Trustees Elections will be announced at the IOR’s AGM. Find out more about the role and responsibilities of an IOR Trustee and download the application form here.

 

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Constitution update and revision 2026

29 Sep 2026

Find out about updates being proposed to the IOR Constitution following member feedback and Charity Commission updated guidance.

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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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Join us

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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Exploring the Critical Role of Thermal Insulation in Refrigeration and the Cold Chain

26 Oct 2026

Join us on 5 November for an IOR Technical Talk featuring two presentations that explore the vital role thermal insulation plays in refrigeration and cold chain applications.

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