The new association would be named The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and would consist of more than 370 members representing more than $27 billion in sales.
In an official statement, Patrick Quilty, GAMA chairman, said, “The compelling reason for the merger is the creation of a single organization representing our industries that will provide one voice and one message on important issues, while ensuring stronger advocacy to address increasing regulatory and legislative initiatives at the federal, state, and international levels. A single, stronger organization will better represent our interests.