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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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What we do

23 Apr 2026

Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new  technologies and professional development.

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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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BSRIA Reports Huge Increase in Cooling Demand

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.

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LEGO Refrigeration Experience Now Available Through Neon

7 May 2026

Teachers can now book the LEGO refrigeration experience through Neon, helping bring our sector to life for young minds. Neon is the UK's dedicated platform helping primary and secondary teachers find quality-assured science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) enrichment activities. 

 

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New IOR refrigeration LEGO series in partnership with Danfoss

29 Apr 2026

Building on the success of the first refrigeration LEGO kit provided by FJB in 2024 the IOR has announced the launch of even more LEGO kits in collaboration with Danfoss.

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New Good Practice Bulletins Now Available

28 Apr 2026

Water chiller evaporators, the Building Safety Act and AHU Filters are the focus of the latest bulletins issued by the IOR EngTech Section. Subscribers to the technical mailing can now download these from the IOR Technician App or from the IOR RACHP EngTech Section on the website.

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BSI Celebrating Its 125th Anniversary

23 Apr 2026

The Institute of Refrigeration is a member of the BSI and a nominating body that puts forward experts to technical panels in charge of developing safety standards. 

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New Publications Series from the IOR Environmental Committee

23 Apr 2026

The IOR’s Environmental Committee has today published the first in a new series of Technology Briefs on the topic of Heat Recovery. 

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Volunteer at the Big Bang Fair

20 Apr 2026

Keen to promote our brilliant sector to young people? The Big Bang Fair, the UK's biggest free celebration of STEM for young people is looking for volunteers!

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