International. ASHRAE announced that it has joined with associations and societies around the world to pledge support for World Refrigeration Day 2020 on June 26.
Called the "Coolest Day of the Year", World Refrigeration Day is an international awareness campaign created to raise the profile of the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector and focuses attention on the important role that industry and its technology play in modern life and society. This year's theme will be "Cold Chain 4 Life."
"Since 1904, ASHRAE's contributions to refrigeration research and technology continue to advance the cold chain industry and benefit the public in profound ways," said ASHRAE 2019-20 President Darryl K. Boyce. "We are proud to partner with other global organizations to support World Refrigeration Day, this its second year, as we celebrate the vital role of refrigeration in the modern world."
Prominent industry associations and societies, in dozens of countries, are expected to participate for a number of refrigeration-related activities to support the day. Government officials have also joined in to recognize the event, including issuing letters and statements of recommendation.
ASHRAE's refrigeration website aligns with World Refrigeration Day by encouraging the expansion of refrigeration technology and its application.
"Refrigeration and the cold chain are part of a growing global industry," said Rajan Rajendran, chairman of ASHRAE's Refrigeration Committee. "ASHRAE's resources and the work of our members will continue to make a difference in improving the quality of life for people around the world."
