Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)

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Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI)

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is a national association that represents more than 1,000 heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors, and which provides Canadians with the tools and information necessary to ensure their total indoor environment comfort.

HRAI offers leadership and training programs for the advancement of its members’ business and technical excellence, promotes a code of ethics for consumer protection and safety, and provides consumers with useful information and a database of members in good standing to support an informed buying process. Through its membership requirements and consumer feedback processes, HRAI is committed to a safe, responsible and fair industry that is environmentally-responsible and sustainable.

About HRAI
Founded in 1968, the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is a non-profit national trade association of manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors in the Canadian heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industries.

More than 1,000 member companies provide products and services for indoor environments and essential refrigeration processes. HRAI also has more than 200 associate members including utilities, municipalities, educational institutions, consultants, manufacturers’ representatives and related trade organizations.

HRAI advocates a safe, responsible and fair industry where indoor environment systems are designed, installed and serviced by qualified professionals in order ensure efficient and energy-conscious operation. The association’s activities are directly related to the needs and requests of its membership and include education and training programs, industry meetings, up-to-date industry information, technical support, government and industry advocacy, statistics and trends, and a bi-ennial national trade show.

HRAI's Mission
To serve the HRAI Membership and HVACR industry in Canada by:

Co-ordinating a strong national membership;
Representing the industry to its publics;
Providing quality member/customer services;
Educating and training industry members; and
Facilitating industry solutions.