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AREA
The Voice of European Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Contractors

Welcome to AREA, the European association of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) contractors. Established in 1989, AREA voices the interests of 19 national associations from 16 European countries, representing more than 9,000 companies (mainly small to medium sized enterprises), employing some 125,000 people and with an annual turnover approaching € 20 billion.

Contractors are the essential link between end users and manufacturers. They design, install and maintain RACHP equipment using every available solution with complete neutrality towards equipment and refrigerants, in the sole aim of ensuring the highest level of reliability, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

For more information about AREA, please see our brochure

NEW!  AREA Annual Report 2011 is available HERE

Headnews

07/02/2012 - AREA responds to consultation on renewable energy strategy

14/12/2011 - AREA Bulletin 2011/03

12/12/2011 - AREA replies to consultation on F-Gas review

29/11/2011 - AREA publishes guidance on certification of heat pumps installers

04/10/2011 - AREA/EHPA/EPEE joint position on the proposed Energy Efficiency Directive