BESA Offers REFCOM Elite Membership to Members Free of Charge

BESA members can now access REFCOM Elite membership at no additional cost, thanks to a new partnership. The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) is now offering its members free access to the REFCOM Elite scheme, as detailed on the BESA website.

REFCOM Elite, established in 1996, is a voluntary registration scheme promoting environmentally responsible refrigerant management. It signifies a commitment to superior standards in the installation, commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning of refrigerant systems. More information is available via TrustATrader.

This partnership allows BESA members to demonstrate adherence to high industry standards and potentially gain a competitive advantage. According to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board (ACRIB), the RAC industry's direct economic impact is approximately £2.4 billion per annum, with the indirect market value of goods and services reliant on refrigeration approaching £100 billion annually, according to ACRIB. This extensive reach underscores the importance of maintaining high standards.

Paul Harrison, Managing Director of Air Conditioning Supplies Ltd, notes that “having the REFCOM Elite status on our correspondence assures customers that we are professional in what we do and although we are only small at this stage, it gives customer confidence that they are dealing with a company that cares about the industry we are working in". Conor Haynes, Managing Director of UKS Cooling Ltd, notes that "Being a part of elite set us at the highest level to our competitors and shows we take pride to provide exceptional se”.

refcom.org.uk/take-your-business-from-compliance-to-excellence">REFCOM website. BESA members can now access REFCOM Elite membership at no additional cost – a potentially significant benefit.