23 Apr 2026
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.
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.
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.
12 May 2026
Our new Skills and Talent Hub is now live, bringing together everything you need to know about skills, education, training, and career development from the IOR in one easy‑to‑navigate place.
11 May 2026
The IOR Masterclass on core principles for flammable refrigerants is now available from the Institute's webinar channel. This online session introduces the essential principles behind safe handling and day-to-day good practice across RACHP applications.
7 May 2026
The BSRIA has recently released its Worldwide Air Conditioning Report on Chillers and its Split Systems Report, revealing that overall demand in cooling has increased by 245% since 2010.