Our Mascot

Meet RATA's mascot, a symbol of innovation, excellence, and community spirit, representing our commitment to leading the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry forward.

Our Mascot

Meet ARATA

A symbol of innovation, excellence, and community spirit, representing our commitment to leading the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry forward.

The RATA mascot was a creation of the Generation Next of RATA. Gen – Next is the second-generation youngsters who are children of RATA members. These youngsters could be studying or could have just joined the industry.

Innovation
Excellence
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Our Mascot RATA Mascot - ARATA

Generation Next Initiative

The Gen-Next team helps members build a healthy succession plan for the business through engagement between youngsters. It's also with a focus to showcase the opportunities the industry holds and widen their horizon to scale up the business as they take over. It also helps them to network with entrepreneurs within their generation and build peer to peer learning groups.

  • Succession planning
  • Industry opportunities
  • Business scaling
  • Peer networking
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Next-gen entrepreneurship

The Meaning Behind ARATA

The RATA mascot was named ARATA. ARATA is a Japanese word - a culture that is synonymous in our industry with quality and a name very close to RATA. It also means Fresh, with an idea of always remaining Fresh and innovative through ideas and participation from younger generation.

The Tiger

Represents the toughness that this industry demands

The Smile

Depicts the fun element of the business

The Tools

Represent the technical prowess the industry requires

The Hard Hat

Represents the focus on safety in our trade

The Mascot is a tribute to the millions of technicians and workers who work in hot ambient conditions to provide cooling solutions to our customers.

RATA at a Glance

RATA, established in 1949, drives industry growth through a robust network of over 500 members. With over 75 years of dedication, RATA hosts over 1000 events, fostering innovation and collaboration in air-conditioning and refrigeration.

76+

Years of Excellence

Since 1949, RATA has been a cornerstone in the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry, fostering growth and innovation for over 75 years.

2200+

Active Member Companies

RATA proudly represents a diverse membership of over 500 businesses, ranging from manufacturers to consultants, all working together for industry advancement.