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    Lansdale, PA 19446

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    About Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS)

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

    More Info on Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS)

    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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    Training and Resources

    MACS to host regional training events in 2022

    Nov. 8, 2021
    The events will take place in Tampa Bay, Florida; Long Beach, California; and Dallas, Texas.
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    Events

    Registration is now open for MACS 2021Training Event and Trade Show

    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.
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    Events

    The Humble Mechanic Charles Sanville to deliver MACS keynote address

    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
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    MACS Board of Directors elects 2021 officers

    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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    MACS announces new 2021 Training Event and Trade Show dates

    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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    Service Repair

    MACS to reschedule 2021 Training Event and Trade Show

    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.
    Industry News

    MACS recognizes best new products of 2020

    Feb. 27, 2020
    A panel of independent members of the aftermarket trade press chose three new products to be recognized.
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    Industry News

    Registration is now open for MACS 2020 Training Event and Trade Show

    Sept. 9, 2019
    NASCAR driver David Starr will be the keynote speaker at the 2020 Training Event luncheon.
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    Training and Resources

    MACS to host Automotive Software and Electronics Boot Camp with Dr. Mark Quarto

    May 1, 2019
    Learn relevant skills related to electronics, computer software writing, and coding.

    Articles & News

    Photo from MACS
    MACS adds Education seats to Board of Directors
    Company/Association News

    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
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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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    Industry News

    Mobile repair search app CYTK announces strategic partnership with MACS

    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
    Events

    Registration now open for MACS 2023 Training Event and Trade Show

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Sept. 6, 2022
    The event will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center from February 2-4, 2023.
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    Company/Association News

    Best new products of MACS 2021 trade show announced

    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.
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    On the road to cool profits

    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 2018 Training Event brings 850 attendees

    VehicleServicePros.com Staff
    Feb. 22, 2018
    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.
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    R-1234yf: Cool profits in new A/C systems and tools!

    May 30, 2014
    Distributors must be ready for the new refrigerant before customers start asking for it.

    Videos & Resources

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    VIDEO: MACS Live Chat automotive education in NYC and COVID-19

    June 10, 2020
    This MACS Live Chat focuses on how automotive technical education continues through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    VIDEO: MACS Live Chat training session

    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..
    The Garage

    Mobile A/C innovation takes center stage at 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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    VSP News: Industry Insights, Episode 21 - MACS training event preview

    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.
    Underhood

    Mobile Air Conditioning Society draws 1,250 to training event and trade show in Orlando, Fla.

    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.
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    Technical trainer finds innovative products at MACS show

    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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    Shop owner/instructor finds value in Chrysler R-1234yf refrigerant presentation

    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.
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    MACS: Radiator /AC specialist finds session on hybrid/electric vehicle AC instructive

    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.
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    MACS training event: Iowa tech learns new HVAC perspectives

    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.
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    Wisconsin shop owner takes interest in MACS seminar on diagnosing air conditioning issue

    Feb. 13, 2013
    Robert Gagliano notes the importance of using wiring diagrams to diagnose air conditioning problems.
    Danny Spitznagel attends his 25th MACS show.
    Training and Resources

    Florida shop owner learns customer service skills at 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 to host automotive software and electronics boot camp with Dr. Mark Quarto

    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.
    Industry News

    Registration open for MACS 2019

    Sept. 6, 2018
    The MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show will be held February 21-23 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, Calif.
    Webinars

    Robinair and MACS Worldwide to provide free Section 609 test prep webinar

    June 11, 2018
    The webinar for training and certification will be held on June 27.
    Webinars

    Robinair and MACS Worldwide to provide free Section 609 test prep webinar

    Robinair, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
    April 10, 2018
    At the end techs can become certified to work on vehicles using R-12, R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant.
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    Robinair and MACS Worldwide to provide Section 609 test prep webinar

    Dec. 20, 2017
    Free training and certification available for up to 125 technicians on January 24.
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    MACS reminds aftermarket of new regulations for service and sale of refrigerant

    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...
    Service Repair

    MACS launches mobile A/C diagnostics app

    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.
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    Robinair and MACS Worldwide to provide free Section 609 test prep webinar

    Robinair, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
    April 13, 2017
    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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    Blogs

    Alternative fuel vehicle service

    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...
    Industry News

    MACS 2017 Show returns to California, sees 950 attendees

    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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    Training and Resources

    Registration now open for MACS 2017 Training Event and Trade Show

    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
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    Dr. Mark Quarto to keynote MACS 2017 Training Event

    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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    MACS to host three-part webinar series

    May 26, 2016
    MACS has taken its mobile A/C training seminar and broken it down into three core components.
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    Registration is now open for MACS 2016 Training Event

    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...
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    A/C seminar and compressor 'reman' demo coming in March

    Feb. 2, 2015
    MACS and Ranshu will hold a training event for heavy duty and off-road vehicle mobile A/C technicians.
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    MACS heavy duty A/C training to be held in Sparks, Nev.

    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...
    Underhood

    MACS luncheon to cover state of the industry for mobile air conditioning

    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...
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    Registration now open for MACS 2015 Training Event and Trade Show

    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...
    Underhood

    Bus-Air Manufacturing announces A/C training clinic

    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 ...
    The Garage

    MACS announces mobile A/C update clinics

    March 6, 2014
    Clinics to run through May in different cities.
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    The Garage

    Changes in A/C systems challenge the aftermarket

    Feb. 3, 2014
    Newer HVAC systems last longer, altering the nature of today's repairs.
    Training and Resources

    MACS to hold mobile A/C clinics in March and April

    VehicleServicePros.com
    Feb. 3, 2014
    Mobile A/C training to be held in numerous cities in March and April.
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    MACS 2014 board of directors and officers installed at annual meeting

    Jan. 30, 2014
    Six members are elected annually to two-year terms.
    The Garage

    MACS State of the Industry: A/C faces big challenges

    Jan. 24, 2014
    State of the Industry Report includes extensive data on a changing A/C market.
    Service Repair

    MACS: Nine vehicle models that will use R-1234yf this year

    Jan. 23, 2014
    MACS State of the Industry report lists cars using R-1234yf in North America.
    Elliot Maras
    Blogs

    R-1234yf already in use; use the ‘warranty window’ to gear up

    Elliot Maras
    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.
    The Garage

    MACS: Chrysler reports R-1234yf results in Jeep Cherokee

    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.
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    MACS keynote: Innovation, cooperation helped dad succeed

    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 have strong presence at MACS 2014 with exhibit, technical talk and A/C unit giveaway

    MAHLE Service Solutions
    Jan. 9, 2014
    MAHLE RTI will give away an ArcticPRO RHS 980H to one lucky winner as part of the MACS 2014 Show giveaways.
    The Garage

    MACS technical training sessions to be given in New Orleans

    Dec. 31, 2013
    Refrigerant recovery machine presentations to be given on Friday, Jan. 17.
    Training and Resources

    MACS to hold mobile A/C update clinics

    Nov. 13, 2013
    Clinics to be held throughout the U.S.
    Training and Resources

    MACS offers online e-learning training classes

    Sept. 30, 2013
    MACS members can receive a 10 percent discount on e-learning classes.
    The Garage

    MACS to hold A/C training Oct. 18 and 19

    Aug. 22, 2013
    Training to be held at MACS training center in Lansdale, Pa.
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    MACS mobile A/C technical training blitz weekend

    "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...
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    MACS 2013 Mobile A/C Update clinic book available

    May 20, 2013
    Topics include HFO-1234yf refrigerant and numerous other issues.
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    2013 MACS Mobile A/C Update

    Covers new A/C and cooling service information for 2013 model year vehicles. Call (905)564-2019 for more information.
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    Section 609 Test Prep Webinar

    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.
    Elliot Maras
    Service Repair

    Refrigerant issues reinforce need for long-range business planning

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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...
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    Five mobile A/C industry pioneers honored

    Feb. 22, 2013
    Awards were presented to the honorees during the MACS Worldwide Delphi Keynote Luncheon.
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    Mobile Air Conditioning Society honors new product winners

    Feb. 14, 2013
    New product showcase featured 24 new mobile A/C and engine cooling products.
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    Exhibitors and attendees praise Mobile Air Conditioning Society Training Event and Trade Show

    Feb. 12, 2013
    More than 1,250 attendees visit 92 exhibitors in 136 booths in Orlando, Fla.
    Service Repair

    Mobile Air Conditioning Society names directors at annual meeting

    Feb. 11, 2013
    Board of directors names officers for 2013.
    Industry News

    Cavalry Air launches into the aftermarket

    Feb. 5, 2013
    Offers complete line of temperature control products.
    MACS to release A/C electrical textbook
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    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
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    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...
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    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