ALBANY, OR (April 2, 2026) – Following the historic merger of the Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES), the combined organization is proud to unveil its new official logo. This visually marks the pinnacle of the “Better Together” initiative, representing a unified association dedicated to the professional development of technicians and engineers worldwide.
The new logo serves as a bridge between the storied histories of both associations: RETA, founded in 1910, and RSES, founded in 1933. By combining RETA’s position as the "Gold Standard" for high-stakes industrial refrigeration certification with RSES’s legacy as the definitive "HVACR Training Authority," the merger creates a singular, powerhouse resource for professional development.
"While summarizing over 200 years of combined history in a single design is a daunting task, our new logo accomplishes just that by honoring both our past and our future," agree both Executive Director Vern Sanderson and Board President Bill Lape. “Our membership can be proud of the new logo. It is our promise to the membership and to the industry. Our organization is stronger than ever, and our greatest days are ahead.”
For the first time, professionals across the entire field have access to a unified master library of technical knowledge, ensuring that the next generation of technicians is trained to the highest possible safety and efficiency standards.
For more information, visit reta-rses.org.