As part of the agreement, ASHRAE and IOU will
explore ways to make technical information more
accessible to both memberships. The MoU additionally
places special focus on continuing to build and
strengthen the organizations’ global networks. As ASHRAE
and IOR continue growing their memberships
internationally, the possibility of joint events would
benefit both groups. Co-hosting a conference or meeting
would directly support global collaboration that could
help further the impact ASHRAE and IOR have on the
industries they serve.
“I am proud that we have refreshed the IOR and ASHRAE
long-standing relationship through the signing of a new
MoU, approved recently by both of our boards,” says IOR
President Stephen Gill. “This will underpin future
collaborative work for both organizations. ASHRAE and
IOR already share much of common interest in that both
organizations represent a network of dedicated
individuals who have a strong commitment to the
advancement of our industry. We look forward to
continuing to work closely together in the future,
particularly in areas such as improving education and
skills, disseminating technical publications and
encouragement of improved standards – especially in
refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump areas of
expertise.”
The MoU
was signed by Tim Wentz and Stephen Gill as part of the
CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium 2017 at Loughborough
University on April 6.
About ASHRAE
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing
human well-being through sustainable technology for the
built environment. ASHRAE and its more than 57,000
members worldwide focus on building systems, energy
efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and
sustainability. Through research, standards writing,
publishing, certification and continuing education,
ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. More
information can be found at
www.ashrae.org/news.
About IOR
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is a widely
recognised individual membership organisation in the
refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump field. It
promotes the advancement of technologies and shares
information through a wide range of UK and international
initiatives for professional, technical and education
standards, diversity, careers and profile raising for
the sector. In this way it supports the advancement of
cooling technologies and applications. IOR is a member
of the International Institute of Refrigeration,
recognized as an affiliate of the UK Engineering Council
and represents members in 45 different countries
globally. To learn more about IOR, visit
www.ior.org.uk.
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