Partner with RACES: Strengthening the Future of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry
At RACES (the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Society), our mission is clear — to support and empower engineers at all levels, from apprentices to experienced professionals. We understand that a strong engineering workforce is vital for the success of every business in our sector, and we are here to strengthen that connection from the ground up.
Decades of under development of our skilled workforce, with only a bare minimum of an F-Gas qualification being taught for many in the industry, has left our sector unprepared for the transition of the sector towards alternative refrigerants and the technological advancements in controls and data monitoring.
The RACES technical library is delivering practical guidance and training enhancements designed to provide our members with the tools they need for self-development, learning many of the skills that were once seen as critical in the refrigeration and air conditioning engineer’s personal “tool kit”.
While our focus is on engineers, we also recognize the crucial role that businesses — including manufacturers, wholesalers, and service companies — play in developing and sustaining a skilled workforce. That is why we are inviting industry sponsors to join us in building a more capable, connected, and forward-thinking sector.
Why Sponsor RACES?
By partnering with RACES, your business will be part of a movement that is committed to:
- Upskilling the workforce through structured training, resources, and mentoring
- Providing accessible guidance via online manuals, webinars, and best-practice documents
- Strengthening industry standards through collaboration and community engagement
- Supporting the next generation of engineers through outreach, apprenticeships, and career pathways
We actively listen to businesses; many of whom tell us they want more effective ways to support and develop their teams. Our sponsors help us respond directly to those needs — with tailor-made support and real-world solutions that help everyone.
Sponsorship Packages
We have designed sponsorship tiers that reflect the size and scale of your business while ensuring mutual value:
SME Contractor Sponsors (up to 50 staff):
Includes collaborative workforce development, branding opportunities, and access to RACES training resources.
Large Workforce Contractor Sponsors (50+ staff):
Includes all SME benefits plus enhanced collaboration, featured placement in RACES communications, and custom workforce support.
Supplier/ManufacturerSponsors :
A range of packages available for your business to support the work of RACES in developing a better skilled, more competent workforce.
We welcome active contribution and engagement with manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and tools with opportunities to showcase your products and processes directly to the engineers who specify and use them in the field.
Your support enables us to deliver real change across the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Whether it is developing digital training platforms or setting up local events and engineer networks, our sponsors are vital partners in everything we do.
If you are ready to invest in the future of your workforce and your industry, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us today to learn more about sponsorship, benefits, and how we can work together.
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