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Save the date: IIR World Refrigeration Day 2025 Event on June 18th in Paris

The 2025 IIR World Refrigeration Day event brings together key decision-makers from governments, industry, academia and partner international organisations under one theme: The critical role of refrigeration and...

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  • IIR Member news: Star Refrigeration installs ammonia chillers in an indoor skiing facility

    After 90 years of existence, indoor skiing now uses modern and energy efficient technologies. Star Refrigeration participates in this evolution with its ammonia chillers.

    • Publication date : 2018/12/27
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  • Obituary: Anders Lindborg

    Anders Lindborg, honorary member of the IIR and President of IIR Commission D1 from 1993 until 1996, died on September 25, 2012.

    • Publication date : 2012/10/25
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  • Policy brief available to download: Developing the cold chain in the agrifood sector in sub-Saharan Africa

    A focus on the importance of the cold chain in reducing post-harvest losses

    • Publication date : 2016/02/17
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  • Nominations for the J&E Hall Gold Medal are now open

    With a prize award of £5,000, the J&E Hall Gold Medal is an internationally respected award that recognises the most noteworthy practical contribution to the field of innovation in refrigeration, air...

    • Publication date : 2022/09/29
    • Subjects: General information
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  • New IIR Informatory Note on non-uniform environment

    A non-uniform indoor environment can reconcile the demand for a healthy and comfortable environment and the objective of low carbon emissions. 

    • Publication date : 2023/11/28
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  • Briefs: Obituary

    Dr P. Ole Fanger, Senior Professor at the International Centre for Indoor Environment and Energy at the Technical University of Denmark, died on September 18, 2006, at the age of 72. He was considered as the world's leading expert on the effect of...

    • Publication date : 2006/11/15
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  • Conference update: Melbourne

    IIR 2008 - HVAC Energy Efficiency Best Practice Conference will be held in Melbourne on September 18-19, 2008. This cutting-edge event will cover solar air conditioning and heating of buildings, comfort and indoor environmental quality in energy...

    • Publication date : 2008/08/12
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  • Conference update: Melbourne

    IR 2008 - HVAC Energy Efficiency Best Practice Conference will be held in Melbourne on September 18-19, 2008. This cutting-edge event will cover solar air conditioning and heating of buildings, comfort and indoor environmental quality in energy...

    • Publication date : 2008/02/12
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  • Conference update: Melbourne

    IIR 2008 - HVAC Energy Efficiency Best Practice Conference will be held in Melbourne on September 18-19, 2008. This cutting-edge event will cover solar air conditioning and heating of buildings, comfort and indoor environmental quality in energy...

    • Publication date : 2008/05/13
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  • News from IIR members: Solar hybrid air conditioner launched by LG

    LG Electronics (LG) recently announced Korea's first eco-friendly residential hybrid air conditioner that utilizes solar energy as part of its power supply. By combining power generated through the solar cell module attached to the top of the...

    • Publication date : 2011/02/07
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  • Obituary: Prof. A. H. C. van Paassen

    Prof. A. H. C. van Paassen, Emeritus Professor in the section Energy Technology at the Faculty Design, Construction and Production of the Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands), died on June 30, 2009, at the age of 68. He taught courses...

    • Publication date : 2009/12/09
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  • International events: Belgrade

    The IIR co-sponsored 40th International Conference on Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration took place in Belgrade, Serbia, on December 2-4, 2009. With 750 participants from 20 countries, 63 papers and 132 exhibitors, the event was highly...

    • Publication date : 2010/03/07
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  • News from IIR members: Danfoss

    A pleasant indoor climate and no energy costs. This is what it feels like to live in the Zero+ house - the first home in Denmark that produces more power than is actually consumed. The house supplies its own heating and electricity and generates...

    • Publication date : 2011/02/04
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  • ICR2007 in Beijing

    The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) holds Congresses every 4 years. They have two objectives: - a scientific objective: apart from the numerous IIR and IIR-co-sponsored conferences (about 50 over a 4-year period), which are focused...

    • Publication date : 2007/11/20
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  • The Beijing Congress

    The 22nd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration will be held in Beijing, China, on August 21-26, 2007. IIR congresses are held every 4 years in various parts of the world, showing the global influence of the IIR. The previous event was held...

    • Publication date : 2007/05/04
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  • The Beijing Congress

    The 22nd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration will be held in Beijing, China, on August 21-26, 2007. IIR congresses are held every 4 years in various parts of the world, showing the global influence of the IIR. The previous event was held...

    • Publication date : 2007/05/04
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  • ICR 2011 in Prague: a Resounding Success

    The 23rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration held in Prague, on August 21-26, 2011, was highly successful...

    • Publication date : 2011/08/30
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  • Member news: Danfoss is committed to reducing food waste

    The Salling Group and Danfoss are working with Microsoft to reduce food waste and energy consumption in retail refrigeration. 

    • Publication date : 2023/02/17
    • Subjects: HFCs alternatives
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  • IIR member news: Danfoss

    Overview of the key global trends in refrigerants in Danfoss new report.

    • Publication date : 2014/11/21
    • Subjects: Environment
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  • IIR takes part in RACHP European Conference

    The 20th European RACHP Conference of Centro Studi Galileo was held in Milan at the beginning of June. The IIR presented the women in cooling brochure and held a booth to promote the projects ENOUGH...

    • Publication date : 2023/06/28
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  • IIR economic news service: the latest from our market report partners

    The IIR has established partnerships with several leading market research companies, as well as with establishments that combine and provide detailed reports and global analytical studies on different sectors of the refrigeration or economic...

    • Publication date : 2016/12/07
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  • Highlights: the 25th IIR Congress 2019 brings together over 850 delegates

    The congress attracted over 650 papers, including 530 oral presentations, 72 posters, 17 keynotes and 1 plenary session, as well as 9 workshops, 10 IIR Commission and Working Group meetings, and 4 technical tours.

    • Publication date : 2019/09/12
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  • IIR member news: Daikin launches new VRV solution

    Daikin has launched a new VRV solution to meet the specific demands of city and urban locations where space is limited and customers want an invisible air conditioning solution.

    • Publication date : 2015/09/20
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  • New IIR Working Groups focus on core matters in refrigeration

    IIR Working Groups (WGs) operate on a temporary basis and bring together specialists to work on projects concerning current technological, social or economic issues linked to refrigeration. Their aim is to promote development, provide knowledge...

    • Publication date : 2018/10/02
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  • The IIR publishes two new IIR Informatory Notes on Energy Recovery!

    The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has just published two new Informatory Notes on energy recovery: one on Energy Recovery in Mechanical Ventilation Systems and the other one on Air-to-Air Energy...

    • Publication date : 2021/07/13
    • Subjects: Technology, Environment
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