ASHRAE and IOR Strengthen Partnership with Signing of New MoU Agreement

ATLANTA, April 10, 2017 – ASHRAE and the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship, which dates back more than a century.

The new MoU outlines how the two groups will work together more closely and with more defined parameters to continue furthering and promoting the advancements of cooling and heating related technologies. These include but are not limited to research; joint conferences and meetings; training and education programs; publication distribution and chapter collaboration.

“Strengthening our relationship with IOR is a natural and obvious decision. Both organizations are committed to harnessing and adapting new technologies and research to create a future where the built environment is healthier, more comfortable and more energy efficient,” says ASHRAE President Tim Wentz, Fellow ASHRAE, HBDP. “The strides our organizations are making to produce a more sustainable world are exciting, and both ASHRAE and IOR are well poised to support each other’s objectives immediately and moving into the future. We are pleased to formalize our relationship with this MoU and look forward to continuing a long association with IOR.”

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.

SOURCE: ASHRAE