Costa Rica. In this country, the HVAC/R sector has been working on the formation of an association that brings them together and generates new learning spaces and activities related to the industry.
A total of 20 professionals participated in the first meeting held on July 29, which aimed to advance the process of forming the association, which in the first instance confirmed that it will bear the name of Costa Rican Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Ventilation (ACRAVE).
Within the formation of the Association, Eng. Fabio Clavijo, representing ACAIRE, has been advising on the subject and held an informative session on the history and advances of ACAIRE in the integration of the sector in Colombia in recent decades, since its creation in 1981 including training work, integration of the sector and with the government sector, mainly.
Finally, the appointment of an Initial Committee was made by volunteering, which was formed as follows:
- Paul Campos - Interfrío
- Alberto Jara Villalobos - Refrimundo
- Mario Lang Dos Santos - HVAC Products CR
- Víctor Fung PE - Aplitec Ingeniería
- Maite Ulibarri Leiva - BOS Ventilation
- Mario Ulate Araya - Ideal Climate
- Marcela Ulibarri Leiva - Saire
- Juan Carlos Schmidt - AC Air Conditioning Services
- Manuel Corella Vargas – Ciemi
The next meeting of this group will be held on August 26, in order to continue with the progress of the formation process.
ACR Latin America wishes you many successes and advances in the immediate future of ACRAVE.