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05 Feb 2026

Invitation to the International Women’s Day 2026 Webinar

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, we are pleased to invite you to a special webinar dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and empowering women in the refrigeration and cooling sector

22 Jan 2026

AGFR joins AREA!

AREA is proud to announce that AGFR , The Romanian General Association of Refrigeration, became a member on 1 January 2026. Founded in 1990, AGFR is a non-profit association and a certification

11 Dec 2025

2026 MCE - A new energy is driving the HVAC+R sector

MCE – Mostra Convegno Expocomfort, the world’s leading biennial exhibition for civil and industrial plant engineering, air conditioning, and renewable energy sources, returns to Fiera Milano from 24

04 Dec 2025

AREA Position on Illegal Trade of Refrigerants and Uncertified Work

The RACHP sector faces urgent threats from the illegal trade of refrigerants and uncertified work. These activities undermine climate policy, public safety, and fair competition—jeopardizing the EU’s

20 Nov 2025

AREA Position on Heating & Cooling Strategy

AREA welcomes the upcoming publication of the Heating and Cooling Strategy. The RACHP sector needs a clear and comprehensive framework supporting the transition towards sustainable solutions aimed at

04 Nov 2025

European Rising Stars: AREA Launches 2026 Video Competition Celebrating Women and Youth in Cooling

AREA, in partnership with World Refrigeration Day, is proud to announce the fourth edition of Video Competition, spotlighting excellence and innovation among young professionals and women in the

03 Nov 2025

Become an AREA Observing Partner

We are delighted to announce the exciting new opportunity to join AREA as an Observing Partner. By becoming an Observing Partner, you join an unique network of peers where you can: Connect with Europe

25 Aug 2025

EHPS 2025 - Spotlight on innovations, market developments and applications

Two days packed with high-calibre professional expertise – that’s what participants in the European Heat Pump Summit can look forward to in Nuremberg on 28 and 29 October. The compact, two-day

26 Jun 2025

AREA Information Bulletin on the revision of EN 378-2016

The European Standards Organisation CEN is about to issue for public enquiry the proposed revision of the widely used standard for refrigeration systems, EN 378. The changes proposed will have a

10 Jun 2025

EHPS 2025 - Call for Presentations has started!

The European Heat Pump Summit (EHPS) is the central meeting place for the international heat pump industry. It will take place on 28 and 29 October 2025 at the Exhibition Center Nuremberg. The high

31 May 2025

Winners Announced for the 3rd Edition of the Women in Cooling Video Competition!

WRD and AREA are proud to announce the winners of the 3rd edition of the Women in Cooling Competition (WiCC25). This initiative is a key part of WRD and AREA’s shared commitment to fostering inclusion

26 May 2025

AREA welcomes new members AIPOR and OPSE

We are proud to announce that our AREA General Assembly who just met in Istanbul on 23 May, has welcomed AIPOR (the Portuguese Contractors Association of the Technical Installations) and OPSE, the

22 May 2025

Finalists announced for the 2025 Women in Cooling Video Competition

AREA and World Refrigeration Day (WRD) have officially announced the participants of the third edition of the Women in Cooling Video Competition, an initiative that highlights the technical and design

04 Apr 2025

21st EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON RACHP TECHNOLOGIES

Organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with Centro Studi Galileo, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR)of Paris, AREA, the Renewable Energy

14 Feb 2025

Interview with Dennis Knight, ASHRAE’s President

ASHRAE President Dennis Knight discusses Workforce Empowerment and Global Collaboration with Marco Buoni, Past President and International Affairs for AREA. During the AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando, Marco

19 Dec 2024

The results of the last AREA internal survey on training & certification on f-gases and alternative refrigerants are out!

The proportion of F-gas certified personnel trained on alternatives has significantly increased in Europe since our last survey published in 2021. This is one of the main outcomes of an internal

05 Nov 2024

AREA: Women in cooling video competition- 3rd edition!

AREA and World Refrigeration Day (WRD) have launched the third edition of the video competition on best practices for EU women in cooling. The challenge is to provide a video on one of the following

21 Oct 2024

Chillventa 2024 closing report

Chillventa 2024 – a gathering of experts: innovations, dialogue, and insights into the future of the sector Chillventa 2024 impressed the professional community across the board. 1,010 exhibitors from

03 Oct 2024

AREA releases a new Guide on F-Gas!

The new F-Gas Regulation applies since 11 March 2024 and gives RACHP contractors a new set of requirements to deal with. The AREA Guide on the application of the new F-Gas Regulation to RACHP

03 Oct 2024

AREA releases its new Vision 2030!

The Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) sector is pivotal to the wellbeing of society. Having to adapt to challenges and the evolving landscape, the RACHP contracting sector has

13 Sep 2024

AREA Forum 2024: The future of RAC training and certification in the EU

Did you know that AREA will address crucial topics surrounding the new Gas 3.0 Regulation at our AREA Forum 2024 on 10 October at Chillventa? Coen Van de Sande, AREA President and NVKL Director, will

22 Aug 2024

AREA supports Women in Cooling at Chillventa

AREA is joining other international organisations to promote opportunities for women in the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) sector at the INWIC booth in Hall 9, 9-125 at

02 Jul 2024

Visit AREA booth at Chillventa 2024

From 8 to 10 October, Chillventa 2024 will once again be the international hub of the global refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and heat pump community. With about four months still to go, a

17 Jun 2024

AREA replies to the public consultation on the Implementing Act on training and certification (Article 10 F-gas Regulation 2024/573)

AREA welcomes the extension of the F-gas certification scheme to alternative refrigerants in the new F-gas Regulation as a necessary complementary addition to the existing F-gas provisions in order to

10 Jun 2024

Good Indoor Air Quality Must Become a Basic Human Right: Launch of the IAQ Manifesto

Together with the co-signatories, we highlight the critical importance of indoor air quality for our health, for our economy and for our future generations. As the European Parliament and Commission

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