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Technical
The IOR provides services to its members and the wider community that help individuals to improve safety and compliance, reduce environmental impact, understand the opportunities of new technologies and gain recognition for their own continued professional development and training.
We bring together reliable experts in these fields to produce industry reference publications, and technical events. Through the IOR you will be able to engage with individuals the wider RACHP sector, develop your ideas and understanding, and enhance your impact and employability.
Find out more about what the IOR can offer you in our Technical, Events, Education and Environment pages.
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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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Join us
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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National Heat Pump Week: WiRACHP Network Welcomes Charlotte Lee
12 Oct 2026
To mark the start of National Heat Pump Week, the IOR Women in RACHP Network welcomed Charlotte Lee, Chief Executive of the Heat Pump Association (HPA UK), on its podcast.
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Do You Know An Outstanding RACHP Technician Or Engineer?
8 Oct 2026
Nominations are now open for the IOR RACHP Engineering Technician Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating the dedicated technicians and engineers who are the backbone of our industry.
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Registration Open for the Next IOR Industry Skills Alliance Meeting
7 Oct 2026
Registration is now open for the next IOR Industry Skills Alliance meeting, which will take place on 19 November at Leeds College of Building.Live eventSitemap
