• Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS)

    Lansdale, PA 19446

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    P.O. Box 88
    Lansdale, PA 19446
    USA
    http://www.macsw.org
    215-631-7020
    215-631-7017

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    Since 1981, the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) has been the advocate for service and repair owners, distributors, manufacturers, and educators making their living in the total vehicle climate and thermal management industry.

    MACS empowers members to grow their businesses and delivers tangible member benefits through industry advocacy with government regulators and by providing accurate, unbiased training information, training products, training curriculum, and money-saving affinity member services. MACS has assisted more than 1.2 million technicians to comply with the 1990 Clean Air Act requirements for certification in refrigerant recovery and recycling to protect the environment. Learn more about MACS at www.macsmobileairclimate.org

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    Nov. 8, 2021
    The events will take place in Tampa Bay, Florida; Long Beach, California; and Dallas, Texas.
    2021 Its On!
    May 3, 2021
    The 41st annual Training Event and Trade Show will be held September 30 - October 2, 2021 at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, FL.
    Charles Sanville
    April 12, 2021
    Charles Sanville, known as The Humble Mechanic, will deliver the Keynote address for MACS 2021 Training Event and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida.
    From left to right: Jim Atkinson, Steve Sunday, Caroline Marks Acebedo, Andy Fiffick, and Jim Hittman
    Feb. 11, 2021
    The board of directors of the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) met virtually Friday, February 5, 2021, and elected officers for the year.
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    Jan. 25, 2021
    The MACS 2021 Training Event and Trade Show will take place Thursday, September 30 through Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Rosen Centre Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando...
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    Dec. 17, 2020
    MACS will work with its host hotel to reschedule the event to a mutually agreeable date once it is deemed safe.
    Recognized for Best Use of Technology in a new product was the eCoolPark no-idle A/C system from Bergstrom.
    Feb. 27, 2020
    A panel of independent members of the aftermarket trade press chose three new products to be recognized.
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    Sept. 9, 2019
    NASCAR driver David Starr will be the keynote speaker at the 2020 Training Event luncheon.
    Macs Bootcamp
    May 1, 2019
    Learn relevant skills related to electronics, computer software writing, and coding.

    Articles & News

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    MACS adds Education seats to Board of Directors
    July 5, 2023
    In a unanimous decision, the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) Board of Directors approved an amendment to include seats for educators.
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    MACS 2024 Training Event and Trade Show to be held in conjunction with AMRA's Winter MAP Technical Conference
    June 30, 2023
    Both events will take place at the end of January at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida.
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    Sept. 26, 2022
    CYTK provides full mechanical repair content, which allows techs to access a comprehensive range of automotive repair and parts information on their smartphones.
    Registration now open for MACS 2023 Training Event and Trade Show
    The event will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center from February 2-4, 2023.
    Macs Winners
    Oct. 7, 2021
    Three member companies were determined winners at the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) 2021 Trade Show that was held Oct. 1 at the Rosen Centre Hotel and Convention...
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    A technician works with MAHLE's ACX2250 service unit.
    Sara Scullin
    Feb. 6, 2020
    Help customers understand the service requirements, features, and costs associated with R-1234yf and today’s A/C tools.
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    MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show will take place February 21-23 in Anaheim, CA.
    The ArcticPRO RHS 1280 Series from Mahle Aftermarket is designed to efficiently and safely service R-1234yf while also removing up to 95 percent of refrigerant.
    May 30, 2014
    Distributors must be ready for the new refrigerant before customers start asking for it.

    Videos & Resources

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    June 10, 2020
    This MACS Live Chat focuses on how automotive technical education continues through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    June 3, 2020
    This MACS Live Chat training session focuses on how the automotive industry can best utilize the digital platform in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Ward Atkinson provides the results of the Field Service Survey during his State of the Industry Report presentation at the MACS Training Event and Trade Show at the New Orleans Sheraton..
    Jan. 20, 2014
    Shop owners, technicians and educators find A/C innovations for 2014 MACS training event and trade show.
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    Jan. 2, 2014
    MACS's Steve Schaeber notes highlights of training event and trade show
    Karl Mathis, left, of Ritchie Engineering shows a Yellow Jacket mobile flushing tool to Roger Smith of Truck Air Service in Columbus, Ga.
    Feb. 10, 2013
    Automotive air conditioning repair shop owners network, learn and see new tools and equipment.

    Podcasts

    Donald Thibault of Uni-Select in Montreal, Canada found trade show and the seminars informative at the MACS event.
    Jan. 24, 2014
    Montreal, Canada-based aftermarket technical trainer comments on new refrigerant recyclers and identifiers among products at the MACS show in New Orleans.
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    Jan. 23, 2014
    Attendee commends Chrysler official for honest assessment of R-1234yf refrigerant.
    Dennis Husband of 1-800 Radiator & AC found the MACS session on electric vehicles, hybrids and plug-in hybrids very informative.
    Jan. 22, 2014
    Technical administrator for radiator/AC service provider learns about A/C in hybrid and electric vehicles.
    Shad Sisson learned new uses for lab scopes at the MACS training event in New Orleans.
    Jan. 17, 2014
    Iowa technician learns how to use scope to diagnose air conditioning issues.
    Robert Gagliano of Advanced Air Conditioning Inc., New Berlin, Wis., notes the limits of scan tools in diagnosing air conditioning issues.
    Feb. 13, 2013
    Robert Gagliano notes the importance of using wiring diagrams to diagnose air conditioning problems.
    Danny Spitznagel attends his 25th MACS show.
    Feb. 12, 2013
    Danny Spitznagel, a long-time shop owner and 25-year MACS show attendee, finds good education.

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    MACS Worldwide
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    April 16, 2019
    Top auto repair shops need to learn relevant new skills related to electronics, computer software writing, and coding to tackle today's and tomorrow’s repair jobs.
    Sept. 6, 2018
    The MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show will be held February 21-23 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, Calif.
    June 11, 2018
    The webinar for training and certification will be held on June 27.
    At the end techs can become certified to work on vehicles using R-12, R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant.
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    Dec. 20, 2017
    Free training and certification available for up to 125 technicians on January 24.
    Nov. 9, 2017
    Starting Jan. 1, 2018, sale of most refrigerants of two pounds or larger will be restricted to 608 and 609- certified technicians. Distributors must keep sales records and verify...
    June 8, 2017
    The app includes mobile A/C and engine cooling system specifications for light duty vehicles, a library of heavy duty vehicle specifications and more.
    The webinar will take approximately 90 minutes and at the end technicians can become Section 609 certified to work on vehicles using R-12, R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant.
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    Andy Fiffick
    April 6, 2017
    I come from a Ford family. My Dad retired from Ford in 1989, I have two brothers still employed there, and I worked at the company for ten years in many roles, including production...
    Feb. 28, 2017
    MACS 2017 Training Event and Trade Show in Anaheim, CA was a "success," according to the company. There were 950 attendees at the training and social events, and participating...
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    Aug. 31, 2016
    The 2017 MACS Training Event theme is 'Mobile A/C: Global Service Horizons", exploring the new technologies influencing the role of mobile A/C systems in current and future vehicles...
    Dr. Mark Quarto
    Aug. 5, 2016
    Mark Quarto, currently the chief technology officer for FutureTech Auto, LLC. has extensive knowledge of the changing role of mobile A/C systems to share with MACS 2017 Training...
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    May 26, 2016
    MACS has taken its mobile A/C training seminar and broken it down into three core components.
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    Sept. 10, 2015
    The 2016 MACS theme is Mobile A/C: The Next Generation, highlighting the new technologies and generational transition in the total vehicle climate and thermal management industry...
    Feb. 2, 2015
    MACS and Ranshu will hold a training event for heavy duty and off-road vehicle mobile A/C technicians.
    Jan. 9, 2015
    The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide and MACS member RANSHU have joined forces to host a top shelf, high-value, diagnostics-centered training event for the heavy...
    Sept. 12, 2014
    The luncheon presentation on Saturday, February 7, will feature MACS technical advisor Ward Atkinson, who will explore the potential impact of multiple refrigerants and new regulations...
    Sept. 3, 2014
    The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide will hold its 2015 Training Event and Trade Show, February 5-7, 2015 at the Caribe Royale All Suite Hotel and Convention Center...
    July 15, 2014
    Bus-Air Manufacturing has announced an A/C training clinic for school bus, shuttle bus and fire truck technicians. The clinic will include a section 609 certification testing ...
    March 6, 2014
    Clinics to run through May in different cities.
    Elliot Maras
    Feb. 3, 2014
    Newer HVAC systems last longer, altering the nature of today's repairs.
    Mobile A/C training to be held in numerous cities in March and April.
    Jan. 30, 2014
    Six members are elected annually to two-year terms.
    Jan. 24, 2014
    State of the Industry Report includes extensive data on a changing A/C market.
    Jan. 23, 2014
    MACS State of the Industry report lists cars using R-1234yf in North America.
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    Jan. 22, 2014
    MACS Chrysler presentation on servicing R-1234yf was reassuring for many.
    Alan McAvoy of Chrysler advises MACS attendees that R-1234yf refrigerant performs comparably to R-134a.
    Elliot Maras
    Jan. 20, 2014
    Service procedures for new refrigerant not much different than R-134a, Chrysler official claims.
    Roy Gage reminds automotive aftermarket industry members of the innovation, entrepreneurship and giving spirit of their forbears.
    Elliot Maras
    Jan. 17, 2014
    Automotive aftermarket has a rich history that inspires today’s shops and techs
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    MAHLE RTI will give away an ArcticPRO RHS 980H to one lucky winner as part of the MACS 2014 Show giveaways.
    Dec. 31, 2013
    Refrigerant recovery machine presentations to be given on Friday, Jan. 17.
    Nov. 13, 2013
    Clinics to be held throughout the U.S.
    Sept. 30, 2013
    MACS members can receive a 10 percent discount on e-learning classes.
    Aug. 22, 2013
    Training to be held at MACS training center in Lansdale, Pa.
    "An intense weekend of mobile A/C technical training delivered at a rapid pace," that is what Paul DeGuiseppi, MACS manager of service training promises said attendees will experience...
    May 20, 2013
    Topics include HFO-1234yf refrigerant and numerous other issues.
    Covers new A/C and cooling service information for 2013 model year vehicles. Call (905)564-2019 for more information.
    Watch a live Section 609 training class via the web and then take the test and mail it in to MACS. It is $45 for the class and test.
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    March 5, 2013
    Many shop owners express only a passing interest in the new HFO-1234yf refrigerant that will become mandatory in mobile air conditioning systems in 2017. Owners reason that by...
    Feb. 22, 2013
    Awards were presented to the honorees during the MACS Worldwide Delphi Keynote Luncheon.
    Beck/Arnley European coolants
    Feb. 14, 2013
    New product showcase featured 24 new mobile A/C and engine cooling products.
    Feb. 12, 2013
    More than 1,250 attendees visit 92 exhibitors in 136 booths in Orlando, Fla.
    Feb. 11, 2013
    Board of directors names officers for 2013.
    Feb. 5, 2013
    Offers complete line of temperature control products.
    MACS to release A/C electrical textbook
    Nov. 6, 2012
    This new textbook is a continuation of MACS flagship textbook
    Modern Automotive HVAC: Electrical and Electronic Systems textbook
    Nov. 5, 2012
    The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide, as a continuation of their flagship textbook, now have Modern Automotive HVAC: Electrical and Electronic Systems which covers...
    MACS to Release Spanish Language Mobile A/C Textbook
    Oct. 26, 2012
    Modern Automotive HVAC Systems has been completely translated into Spanish and will be ready for sale at MACS 2013 Training Event and Trade Show