Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers New Zealand Inc. (IRHACE)

Name

Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers New Zealand Inc. (IRHACE)

Legal name

Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers of New Zealand Inc.

Website

https://irhace.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Zealand

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: IRHACE generates revenue through individual membership fees, company membership fees, and company affiliate fees. The organization provides tiered membership levels including Individual Member, Company Member, and Company Affiliate categories with associated benefits such as professional development access, standards library, and buying power.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IRHACE is a professional membership association serving HVAC&R engineers in New Zealand, offering individual and company memberships that include continuing professional development (CPD) tracking, standards library access, professional directories, industry publications, training coordination, and regulatory/technical appointments. The organization also coordinates skill competitions (Wallie Askew, WorldSkills), industry events (HVAC&R Hub, HVAC&R South), and approved filler/refrigerant certification programs through partner RLNZ.

Product overview

IRHACE is a professional industry association serving 800+ HVAC&R engineers in New Zealand, offering a portfolio of membership services rather than a unified product platform. The core offering includes professional membership (M.IRHACE), industry publications (IRHACE Journal), education and training coordination (Course Catalogue), professional development tracking (CPD points), and networking directories (Find a Professional, Find a Company). Additional services include Standards Library access, refrigerant recovery compliance resources, approved filler certification through RLNZ, skill competitions (Wallie Askew), and event coordination. The organization also collaborates with partner organizations including ASHRAE, Airah, EECA, and Standards NZ to advance industry standards and practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership (M.IRHACE)
• Company Membership (CCCANZ)
• Company Affiliate Membership
• IRHACE Journal
• Course Catalogue
• Find a Professional
• Find a Company
• Professional Development (CPD) Program
• Standards Library
• Approved Filler Certification
• Refrigerant Recovery Program
• Wallie Askew Competition
• HVAC&R Events Program

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional society partnership providing global HVAC&R industry connections, standards collaboration, and technical resources. ASHRAE is a major international organization focused on building systems technology and energy efficiency.
• Airah (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrans-Tasman partnership with Australian equivalent professional body for refrigeration and air conditioning engineers, facilitating regional industry collaboration and harmonization.
• EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with New Zealand government agency responsible for energy efficiency programs, supporting industry initiatives in sustainable HVAC&R practices.
• Standards NZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial technical appointment involvement with Standards New Zealand for HVAC&R standards development and review. IRHACE professional members participate in standards committees.
• MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical appointments for professional members involving the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment for policy and regulatory input.
• REA (Registered Engineering Associates)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Registered Engineering Associate credentialing body for professional engineering recognition and appointments.
• RLNZ (Refrigerant Leakage New Zealand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with RLNZ for refrigerant recovery certification and approved filler certification programs. IRHACE site links to RLNZ for certification services.
• WorldSkills New ZealandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for skills competition including Wallie Askew competition for HVAC&R technicians. Supports industry talent development through competitive skills assessment.
• ARBS (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Board of Australia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrans-Tasman industry board partnership for air conditioning and refrigeration sector standards and best practices.
• NZCIC (New Zealand Certified Installers Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NZCIC for certified installer recognition and industry standards compliance.
• CEP (Clean Energy Programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Clean Energy Programme for sustainable energy initiatives in the HVAC&R sector.
• Xpo ExhibitionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent partner for exhibitions including BuildNZ and SouthMACH trade shows where IRHACE participates and promotes industry membership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HARDI: Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International is a US HVAC&R distribution trade association; relevant peer for IRHACE's CCCANZ company-side buying-power and standards distribution activities.
• Engineering New Zealand: Engineering New Zealand is the national professional body for engineers across all disciplines; it engages with IRHACE through REA appointments and provides a broader umbrella for engineering credentialing in NZ.
• CIBSE: The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is the UK chartered body for building services professionals, covering HVAC&R as part of a broader building services scope; comparable in function as a credentialing and standards-setting institution.

Direct peers

• ASHRAE: The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is the largest global HVAC&R professional body and IRHACE's listed international strategic partner; structurally identical in purpose (membership, standards, CPD, journal) and the dominant reference body in the field.
• AIRAH: The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating is the Trans-Tasman counterpart professional body to IRHACE, offering analogous membership, technical appointments, and industry representation.
• ARBS Australia: The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Board of Australia is a Trans-Tasman industry standards and credentials body listed as one of IRHACE's strategic partners, with an analogous role in HVAC&R professional regulation.

Emerging players

• RETA: The Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association is a US-based technical society for industrial refrigeration operators; comparable as a niche credentialing and training body within the HVAC&R ecosystem.
• IIAR: The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration is a specialized professional association focused on industrial refrigeration, overlapping with IRHACE's refrigeration engineering membership base and certification programs.
• NZCIC: New Zealand Certified Installers Corporation is a domestic installer credentialing partner of IRHACE; comparable as a membership and certification body operating in adjacent trades within NZ.

Others

• WorldSkills New Zealand: WorldSkills NZ runs skills competitions and is IRHACE's listed competition partner for the Wallie Askew HVAC&R category; included as a comparable talent-development/competition ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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