2 Sep 2024
Are you working on an innovative project which is addressing net-zero targets?
We are now inviting entries for the prestigious Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award. This annual award celebrates groundbreaking projects and innovations that significantly reduce environmental emissions from cooling systems in the UK, aligning with the critical goal of achieving net-zero targets.
In addition to receiving recognition from the industry at the IOR Annual Dinner, the winning project will be presented as a technical paper as part of the IOR’s programme, ensuring that their innovative solution gains maximum exposure.
Further details on this award and how you can enter, are available here.
11 Nov 2025
Hear from DEFRA and industry experts about the impacts and opportunities for the RACHP industry following the launch of the UK Government’s consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown under the GB F Gas Regulation.
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.