ARI and GAMA Explore Merger to Form Larger HVAC/R Trade Association

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) and the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are in discussions to merge their trade associations. Both executive committees have voted to continue exploring the combination, citing potential benefits like greater political clout and stronger influence on standards bodies, while acknowledging challenges in merging corporate cultures and dues structures.

“The Executive Committee of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute’s (ARI’s) board of directors voted to continue exploring a merger with the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA).”

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