ARI and GAMA Merger Proposal Moves Forward

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) and the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are advancing a proposed merger to create a stronger, broader voice for HVACR manufacturers on energy and environmental issues. The merger aims to consolidate standards, certification, and advocacy activities, with a timeline targeting a new combined association by early 2008.

“The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) and Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) continue to review and discuss a proposed merger. ARI said that, while there are several issues to consider, members of ARI’s Executive Committee agreed that the main compelling reason to merge is: “A stronger and broader voice for air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration manufacturers to respond to increasing and more complex energy and environmental issues through greater standards, certification, and advocacy activities.””

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