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The achievements of the top 10 Students of the Year were celebrated last week by the industry. Students reflecting the wide variety of different roles, employers and training routes joined employers and industry representatives at an award ceremony, that saw Sam Gills of Star Refrigeration (6th from left) named the Gold Award Winner. The 10 finalists were presented with their certificates by Sam Buckell, chair of the IOR Women in RACHP network, and a speech was given on behalf of the judges by IOR Trustee Jacinta Caden.
- Ross Brogan, City Refrigeration
- Sam Cameron, Wave Limited
- Sam Gills, Star Refrigeration
- Matthew Huckle, EPTA Cold Service
- James Lopes, Scotford & Teasdale
- Ethan Lupton, Cold Control Services Ltd
- Yousaf Mohammed, Clade Engineering Systems
- Jack Sherman, GEA Refrigeration
- Adam Walker, J & E Hall international
- Ryan Walton, AC Solutions Group Ltd
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New Technician Good Practice Guides Available
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GB F Gas consultation launched by DEFRA
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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).
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Talk on the Future of Compressors Now Available
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The talk by Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic, FREng on emerging technologies in compressors and their systems is now available from the IOR website.
Recording
IOR’s Committees Share Achievements and Plans
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.
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IOR 2025 Election Results Announced
29 Oct 2025
At the IOR Annual General Meeting held on 29 October 2025, election results were announced. Stephen Gill FInstR was voted President-Elect, and Stephen Benton FInstR together with David Bostock FInstR were elected as Trustees to the IOR Board.
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