International Institute of Refrigeration

        The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is a scientific and technical intergovernmental organization enabling pooling of scientific and industrial know-how in all refrigeration fields on a worldwide scale. .

        The IIR's mission is to promote knowledge of refrigeration technology and all its applications in order to address today's major issues, including food safety and protection of the environment (reduction of global warming, protection of the ozone layer), and the development of the least developed countries (food, health).

        The IIR has 61 member countries representing 80% of the global population, and corporate and individual members in all refrigeration spheres; it is rigorously neutral and aims to express balanced, constructive viewpoints. The head office of the IIR and its entire staff are located in Paris.

        The conference is a joint conference of Commission B2 (Refrigerating equipment) with Commission B1 (Thermodynamics and transfer processes) and Commission D1 (Refrigerated storage).
        The IIR is celebrating its centenary in 2008, Refrigeration Year! Find out more about the celebrations: www.iifiir.org