Fact Sheets
NARSA fact sheet
About NARSA
The International Heat Transfer Association – NARSA – is a non-profit trade association providing educational, technical, safety, and marketing programs for individuals in the engine cooling and heat transfer industry. The association is comprised of heat transfer specialists, manufacturers, and suppliers located in 42 countries. NARSA is committed to educating consumers, promoting educational practices and improving procedures, fostering and promoting business friendships, conducting research and providing solutions for the industry’s issues.
Objectives
- To educate consumers;
- promote educational practices and improve procedures;
- foster and promote business friendships;
- promote educational practices;
- gather and disseminate information;
- conduct research; and
- provide for the discussion and solution of mutual problems.
The Early Years
The automotive industry traces its roots to the 1890s. NARSA members trace their heritage beyond that to the era of the horse and buggy to the blacksmith. In the early days of the horseless carriage, radiator repair was pioneered at the anvils and forges of the village smithies. As the motor car and the motor car industry grew, so did the need for radiator repair and cooling system maintenance. Local, regional and metropolitan associations grew out of the need for better education and communication about the business of radiator repair. It wasn't until 1954 when a group radiator repair shop owners founded NARSA – The International Heat Transfer Association, expanded for the first time a network for education and communication from one end of the United States to the other. Throughout the years, the organization grew and expanded; today it counts more than 1500 members in 42 different countries.
Services
To fulfill its mission, NARSA provides the following services as a benefit to its members:
- An annual convention and trade show
- Regional educational/technical meetings
- Certification Program
- Two publications: The Cooling Journal and the Radiator Reporter
- Government, legislative affairs and public relations
- Discounts on a variety of services including payment processing, health insurance, shipping, uniforms, and store discounts
- Technical advice
NARSA Web site
The NARSA Web site, www.narsa.org, is the number one online resource for the heat transfer and engine cooling industry. NARSA’s Web site offers members 24 hour access to information on upcoming events, industry contacts, training and educational tools. In addition, it offers consumers maintenance tips, a member service locator tool, and the opportunity to get their questions answered by a professional.
NARSA Headquarters
15000 Commerce Parkway, Suite C
Mt. Laurel, N.J. 08054
Phone: 856-439-1575
Toll Free: 800-551-3232
Fax: 856-439-9596
Email: info@narsa.org
Staff
Mike Dwyer, CAE
Executive Director
856-642-4409
mdwyer@ahint.com
Thomas Bremble
Director of Association Services
856-642-4205
tbremble@ahint.com
Yarissa Reyes
Communications Manager
856-642-4420
yreyes@ahint.com
