July 14, 2006—In recognition of shared technical interests, ASHRAE and the Chinese Association of Refrigeration have agreed to work together to promote the interests of HVAC&R professionals.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the two associations. “The best way to solve the problems facing the building industry today is by working together,” ASHRAE President Lee Burgett said. “Carrying out these objectives will allow ASHRAE and CAR to find solutions to those problems, such as energy conservation, improving the quality of life for people around the world.”
“In signing this agreement, ASHRAE and CAR will make all efforts to develop the refrigeration of our two countries and the world and create a bright future,” Jin Jiawei, vice-president and Secretary General of CAR, said. “I believe we will have a successful cooperation.”
Objectives in the plan include:
- Maintain effective and timely communication to optimize cooperative efforts mutually beneficial to each organizations respective members;
- Support cooperative standards development to benefit the global refrigeration industry;
- Encourage continuing dialogue between ASHRAE and CAR at all organizational levels;
- Promote the continued advancement of the science and technology of refrigeration by supporting each organizations respective research and technology programs.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of 55,000 persons with the objective of advancing through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Details of the MOU can be viewed on the Web site under “About ASHRAE.”
