Luke Haile CroppedCongratulations to Luke Haile TMInstR on being selected to represent the UK as part of Team UK at the global WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France.
The 2020 winner of the RAC and IOR Student of the Year, Luke has been an outstanding advocate for promoting careers in the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump sector. The competition will take place between 10 and 15 September - stay tuned for updates on Luke’s journey by checking the WorldSkills UK website.

 

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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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Briefing on RACHP Resilience in Shifting Energy Markets

9 Jun 2026

The IOR is delighted to announce that it will host the next IRC Business Briefing, which will focus on strengthening RACHP sustainability amid electricity market volatility.

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Smart Controls & System Intelligence Masterclass

8 Jun 2026

The June 2026 Masterclass on smart controls and system intelligence is now available for download from the IOR Masterclass library.

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