21 Oct 2025
The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Designed to support busy engineers and technicians in the RACHP sector, the technician app provides seamless, on-the-go access to a wealth of technical resources and good practice guides. The full version is available exclusively to subscribers to the IOR Eng Tech mailing, students and of course IOR members, where they can now view bulletins, masterclass recordings anytime, anywhere. The technician's app also lets them know about future webinars and industry news and includes a push notification when new items are added.
The app is available for download here:
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Signing up to the IOR technical mailing list is easy and costs just £44 per year. Subscribers receive immediate access to over 200 online good practice guides, bulletins, and safety notices. The RACHP EngTech Section subscription is open to anyone working in the sector and includes four postal mailings annually. New subscribers also receive a complimentary Torque Tool, perfect for setting Schrader valves and preventing refrigerant leakage.
At the end of each subscription year, members are awarded a CPD Certificate from the IOR, recognising their dedication to skill development and industry excellence. Find out more about becoming a subscriber to the IOR technical mailing via the app or on this website.
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.