August 27, 2008—Under a new agreement, ASHRAE and the Global Cold Chain Alliance will work together in a strategic partnership to advance and promote the mutual interests of refrigeration and facility professionals.
Potential collaborative efforts include development of a refrigerated warehouse guide, updating the existing refrigeration warehouse chapter and other guidance in the ASHRAE Handbook, Refrigeration, and co-sponsoring of research related to refrigeration, says ASHRAE.
“ASHRAE’s involvement in refrigeration began more than 100 years ago, and since that time the Society has been a strong link in the cold chain through our research, education and other technical information,” ASHRAE President Bill Harrison said. “Through our agreement with the Global Cold Chain Alliance, we will strive to revitalize refrigeration to better serve the needs of the world. Working together, we must seek the best in refrigerants, efficiency, cost reduction, reliability and energy utilization.”
Comprised of its Core Partners, including the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses, the World Food Logistics Organization, the International Refrigerated Transportation Association, and the International Association for Cold Storage Construction, the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) represents all major industries engaged in temperature-controlled logistics. GCCA unites partners to facilitate communication, networking, and education for the perishable food industry. For more information, see the Web site.
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