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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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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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IOR To Host Adaptation 2027
27 May 2026
The IOR is pleased to announce that the UK has been selected to host the 2nd IIR International Conference in the series on Refrigeration: Adapting to Rising Temperatures (known as Adaptation 2027).
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IOR Industry Skills Alliance's New Supporter Badge
26 May 2026
Supporters of the IOR Industry Skills Alliance can now receive their own digital badge displaying their commitment to the future of skills in the RACHP sector.
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Tinsley Fund: Open for Applications
20 May 2026
The Tinsley Fund was set up in memory of Mike Tinsley and offers targeted financial help for people facing barriers to entering or progressing in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.
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Do You Know An Oustanding Student or Apprentice?
20 May 2026
The deadline for the RAC and IOR National Student of the Year Cooling Industry Award has been extended to 29 May, which means there’s still time to put forward the exceptional students you know and help them gain the recognition they deserve.
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Update on the Proposal to Reform the HFC Phasedown Schedule
18 May 2026
On 15 May 2026, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced its decision to delay changes to the phasedown to beyond 2027.
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IOR at the Engineering Council Summer Networking Meeting
14 May 2026
The IOR attended the Engineering Council Summer Networking Meeting which focused on the work that the Engineering Council has done on reviewing professional standards, ethics and regulation of the engineering profession including international recognition agreements with countries such as USA and Australia.
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Apprenticeship Funding Under the Growth and Skills Levy
14 May 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions has recently published technical guidance outlining how new apprenticeship units will be funded under the reformed Growth and Skills Levy.
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