The British Refrigeration Association (BRA) is the only trade association representing manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, distributors, contractors, specifiers and end-users of refrigeration plant, equipment and components.

It also includes producers of refrigerants and lubricants, colleges and training establishments. It works closely with government, public bodies and other organisations, both in the UK and overseas, to further the interests of the refrigeration industry. BRA was originally formed in 1940 under the name ‘Commercial Electric Refrigeration Association’. It has worked continuously since 1940, as CERA, BRA, BRACA and now again BRA to promote the interests of the Refrigeration Industry.

About BRA

Membership is open to European registered companies who are wholly or partly engaged in, or associated with, the refrigeration industry.

The Association represents the interests of the Members and aims to:

Promotes and defends the interests of all sections of the refrigeration industry.
Obtains maximum publicity for the industry through exhibitions, promotions and general public relations and emphasises the products and services of Members in so doing.
Influences legislation, regulation, policies and standards that affect or might affect, the technical or commercial interest of the industry in general and Members in particular.

Develops and promotes high standards of quality, design, safety and workmanship in the industry.
Encourages uniform high standards of competence and of training and education to achieve this at all levels throughout the industry.
Co-ordinates market and technical research into areas of common interest identified by Members.
Works to improve trading conditions and promote trading opportunities for Members in home and overseas markets.

Sections within BRA

BRA conducts the majority of its business within specialist sections. These sections meet 3 or 4 times a year, and they deal with issues and topics that directly affect their businesses. As well as the more formal part of the meeting, members find the informal networking over lunch to be an invaluable benefit of membership.

The sections within BRA are:

Commercial Refrigerated Cabinet Section
Contractors' Section
Equipment & Components' Section
Refrigeration End Users Section
Training Section

Enquiry on the refrigeration sector

If you are not a member and feel that you would benefit from being part of the largest and most affordable UK Association for your industry, please contact the Chief Executive, Chris Yates chris.yates@feta.co.uk or tel 0118 940 3416.

If you have an enquiry on the refrigeration sector which you would like us to pass onto the BRA member companies, please contact info@feta.co.uk

BRA Contacts

President BRA Neil Roberts Climalife IDS Refrigeration Limited Visit Website
Past President BRA Mark Hughes Chemours UK Limited Visit Website
Vice-President Paul Arrowsmith Sainsburys Supermarkets Limited Visit Website
Chair Commercial Refrigerated Cabinet Section Colin Green Ryan-Jayberg Ltd Visit Website
Chair Contractors Section Rob Lamb Star Refrigeration Visit Website
Chair Equipment & Components’ Section Mark Hughes Chemours UK Limited Visit Website
Chair Refrigeration End Users Section Paul Arrowsmith Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Visit Website

BRA Publications

BRA

PFAS Summary Document This document serves as a summary of the PFAS situation, including background on these products, the potential impacts on the RACHP industry and alternatives.
Jointing of Copper Pipework for Refrigeration Systems - Specification & Procedures for Manual Torch Brazing and Brazer Assessment
FETA Refrigerants List This list has been compiled from a wide range of sources, and has been reviewed by a number of FETA members. It is offered as a source of information, and is correct as of the date noted above.
Code of Practice - Design and Manufacture of Refrigerated Cabinets running on Hydrocarbon Refrigerants
Service of Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Equipment in a Retail Environment In order to support the increasing use of hydrocarbon refrigerants in retail refrigeration and air conditioning equipment the British Refrigeration Association issued this Guidance. It summarises best practice for the service and maintenance of retail systems which use hydrocarbon refrigerants to ensure engineers work safely.