11 Apr 2023
AREA (The European Contractors Association) and World Refrigeration Day are partnering to offer prizes to female engineers in this competition designed to promote careers in RACHP and demonstrate best practice in engineering. It is open to all women working in cooling in Europe.
Entries must provide a video showing them at work and demonstrating good field practices in installation, service or maintenance activities. The short videos can be upload to AREA's Facebook page - deadline is 16 May 2023.
The winner will receive:
- a 1000 EURO prize from World Refrigeration Day
- flights, accommodation, and conference fee to attend the UNEP-IIR-AREA-CSG 20th European Conference in Milan from 8-9 June 2023 from AREA (provided by ATF the Italian Association)
See the rules and judging criteria here
18 Dec 2025
The European Commission is reviewing the energy label and ecodesign regulations for commercial refrigeration to assess how these Regulations have performed and to identify potential improvements.
11 Dec 2025
The IOR is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Harvey as its new Education Outreach Manager to lead education outreach initiatives with schools, vocational colleges, and employers.
11 Dec 2025
The consultation will shape future refrigerant use for our sector. Take part in this consultation to make the views of the RACHP industry heard.Â
1 Dec 2025
Check our social media feeds on LinkedIn and Facebook to find out what we've been up to and what you can look forward to in 2026.
11 Nov 2025
The recording of the webinar featuring DEFRA and industry experts discussing 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 is now available.