11 Oct 2023
The IOR is participating in a research project to help identify opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing emissions from RAC equipment in Transport, Industrial, and Commercial (supermarket) Refrigeration (TICR). The project is led by LSBU on behalf of the Government Department DESNZ. We are asking members to provide information on current site practices to help in the creation of resources and policies to support improved training, and develop performance benchmarks and technology guidance. It will also be part of a guidance recommendation for policymakers to support the future of our sector.
We are seeking input from members to identify the barriers and opportunities to reducing carbon emissions (both direct ie leakage and indirect ie energy from use), and would ask for your views on areas such as key priorities for maintenance, design and training. The survey relates only to industrial and commercial retail refrigeration (not air conditioning, heat pumps or hospitality as they are not part of this research programme scope)
Please complete this survey and forward the link to anyone else who might be interested.
13 Jan 2025
Members have been contributing to the latest IOR newsletter, highlighting the initiatives they're involved in with the Institute.
10 Feb 2025
Catch up on the IOR February TechTalk which provided key insights into energy usage in the UK’s industrial refrigeration sector as part of the government project TICR (Transport, Industrial, Commercial Refrigeration).
10 Feb 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ian Garvey. An IOR member since 2006, Ian played a pivotal role in shaping the industry through his work with the BRA Commercial Refrigerated Cabinets Section, contributing tirelessly for 25 years.
9 Feb 2025
The IOR Northern Region Dinner is back after five years!
7 Feb 2025
This month's report from IOR President Lisa-Jayne Cook FInstR turns the spotlight on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—and how we can inspire the next generation to get excited about refrigeration and engineering.