International events: Birmingham

The IIR took part in yet another successful RAC Exhibition (6000 visitors and 186 exhibitors) in Birmingham in February 2009 thanks to the UK Institute of Refrigeration (IOR). Compliance with the F-gas Regulation was a key focus of the exhibition and the IOR provides constantly updated information on approved training centres and has launched Real Zero - Refrigerants emissions and leakage zero: www.realzero.org.uk www.ior.org.uk The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs was also on hand at the RAC show to assist visitors seeking advice on F-gas strategy: www.defra.gov.uk/environment/air-atmos/fgas/index.htm