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  • International events: European Central Asia

    The European Central Asia network of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) held its 7th annual meeting in Tirana, Albania. It was focused on the phase-out of CFCs in Metered-Dose Inhalants (MDIs) and the replacement of HCFCs in foams and...

    • Publication date : 2008/05/13
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  • Past events: The IIR around the world, April 2023

    This month, the IIR conference on HFOs welcomed 200 delegates, and one of Asia's largest exhibitions in HVACR, China Refrigeration, set a new record with 60,000 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors.

    • Publication date : 2023/04/26
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  • Highlights from REFCOLD India 2024

    The International Institute of Refrigeration recently participated in REFCOLD India 2024, held from October 3-5 in Kolkata, India. Organised by ISHRAE and Informa Markets, this

    • Publication date : 2024/10/30
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  • The International Journal of Refrigeration (IJR)

    The IJR is the most important scientific journal in the field of refrigeration technology. It is a co-publication of Elsevier and the IIR. Eight issues are published each year, with over 15 articles per issue. Certain issues are totally or...

    • Publication date : 2006/07/26
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  • International events: HVAC

    An IIR event, HVAC Energy Efficiency Best Practice Conference, was organized in Melbourne by AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating), on September 17-19, 2008. Various topics were covered: the rating of energy...

    • Publication date : 2008/10/25
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  • International events:

    The European Central Asia network of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) held its 7th annual meeting in Yerevan, Armenia. For the first time, national associations of refrigeration and AREA were invited. Didier Coulomb attended the...

    • Publication date : 2009/08/13
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  • International activities: UNEP

    The IIR was invited by UNEP to participate in a meeting of the Regional Ozone Network for Europe and Central Asia held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on February 26-March 2, 2007. Representatives of 16 countries and international agencies (UNDP,...

    • Publication date : 2007/05/04
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  • Magnetic refrigeration: a promising technology

    The IIR decided, a few years ago, to set up a Working Party on Magnetic Refrigeration at Room Temperature, and has organized 4 conferences: in 2005 in Switzerland, in 2007 in Slovenia, in 2009 in the USA, in 2010 in China. We published articles in...

    • Publication date : 2011/02/07
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  • Corporate Members: news

    - Danfoss has experienced booming sales 18% growth over the first three quarters of 2007. Sales reached 2.2 billion €. Growth in China and Latin America was particularly positive and end of year sales are expected to top 3 billion €.

    • Publication date : 2008/02/12
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  • South Korea joins Horizon Europe

    South Korea, an active IIR member country, is the first Asian country outside Europe to officially join the EU’s research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, from 2025.

    • Publication date : 2024/04/26
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  • June 2004: fruitful meetings of the IIR’s statutory committees

    Here are some highlights of the annual meetings of the IIR's statutory bodies (Management Committee, Science and Technology Council [STC] and Executive Committee): Strategic Plan of the IIR Four years after having adopted its Strategic...

    • Publication date : 2004/07/27
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  • Conference reports: Tokyo

    ACRA2010, the 5th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, was held in Tokyo on June 7-9, 2010. This fifth successful IIR-co-sponsored event in the series attracted 156 attendees from 12 countries. Order the proceedings containing...

    • Publication date : 2011/02/04
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  • International events: Taipei

    ACRA 2009 (4th Asian Conference on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) was held in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 20-22, 2009. With 198 attendees from 10 countries and 135 papers presented, this fourth edition confirmed the ongoing success of this series...

    • Publication date : 2009/08/13
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  • News from IIR members: Tecumseh do Brasil

    Tecumseh do Brasil has reached a landmark of 170 million compressors manufactured since the company was set up 35 years ago. The company manufactures hermetic compressors and condensing units for domestic and commercial refrigeration and air...

    • Publication date : 2009/05/18
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  • What’s on the IIR’s 2024 conference calendar?

    The IIR calendar for 2024 features a promising choice of events covering cutting-edge refrigeration themes such as the cold chain, natural refrigerants, compressor technologies and much more! 

    • Publication date : 2023/06/28
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  • The Congress in Yokohama: a great success!

    In Yokohama, the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR2015), a huge milestone in the refrigeration sector, saw a massive amount of information disseminated and certainly lived up to expectations with almost 1,200 conference delegates, 143...

    • Publication date : 2015/09/16
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  • Past events: The IIR around the world, August and September 2024

    A look back at the IIR’s latest events during conferences (Gustav Lorentzen, Thermag, Compressors) and during sponsored vents (CHPC).

    • Publication date : 2024/10/07
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  • ICR2015: A stimulating environment for dynamic exchanges

    With a focus on improving standards and the quality of life of many worldwide, as well as emphasising the importance of preserving the earth through the advancement of refrigeration applications and technology, ICR2015 is expected to attract a...

    • Publication date : 2015/04/08
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  • INDEE+ at 23rd India International Seafood Show (2023), Kolkata, India

    In February 2023, INDEE+ successfully participated to the 23rd India International Seafood Show (2023) in Kolkata. The project was jointly promoted in a technical session and at a dedicated booth.

    • Publication date : 2023/03/28
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  • 50th HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition in Serbia

    The 50th HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition, cosponsored by the IIR, took place on December 4-6, 2019 in Belgrade.

    • Publication date : 2019/12/30
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  • WGC PARIS 2015: “Growing together towards a friendly planet”

    The 26th World Gas Conference (WGC), held in Paris last week, offered attendees an ideal opportunity for networking, learning and sharing information on the latest developments

    • Publication date : 2015/06/09
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  • The IIR makes its mark in LNG

    In line with our objective to remain at the forefront of developments in the field of cryogenics the IIR, in partnership with the lnternational Gas Union (IGU), and the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), organizes triennial LNG conferences across the...

    • Publication date : 2015/10/14
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  • Participation of the IIR in the 31st Meeting of the Parties (MOP 31)

    The 31st Meeting of the Parties (MOP 31) took place on November 4-8, 2019 in Italy at FAO headquarters. The Rome declaration on the reduction of food losses was signed.

    • Publication date : 2019/11/29
    • Subjects: Environment, General information, Regulation
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  • REFCOLD India 2024

    We are thrilled to announce that visitor registration is now open for REFCOLD India 2024 - Yosr Allouche, the first woman to be elected Director General of the IIR, will be speaking at the event.

    • Publication date : 2024/06/17
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  • Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 35

    Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 35th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-35) in Nairobi, Kenya (octobre 23 –...

    • Publication date : 2023/11/07
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