14 Jun 2021
The IOR added its congratulations to Mike Nankivell on the announcement that he would be awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List as “Chair, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board Fgas Implementation Group. For services to the UK Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry”.
IOR President Mike Creamer said “I am delighted to see the contribution of one of our most respected volunteers recognised in this way. It is gratifying to know that the very significant contribution that our RACHP industry has been making in addressing national and international environmental goals, is appreciated.” Mike Nankivell was responsible for coordinating much of the UK industry response to early Fgas regulation consultations and for helping to prepare numerous guidance notes and press articles to raise awareness of the new obligations the regulations brought in.
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
Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
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.
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.
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.