MACS 40th anniversary training event and trade show takes place in Nashville

Feb. 26, 2020
The event had over 700 attendees, 37 speakers, and 70 exhibitors.

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide’s 40th anniversary training event and trade show took place in Nashville. Over 700 attendees, 37 speakers, 70 exhibitors, 14 industry award winners, and a bit of NASCAR glamour added up to an exceptional attendee experience.

“MACS celebrated its 40th anniversary in Nashville in grand style, with a visit to Music Row included," said Elvis L. Hoffpauir, MACS president and chief operating officer. “We were impressed with the engagement of attendees in training classes for mobile A/C repair for automotive, light duty, heavy duty, and off-road vehicles. We are looking forward to next year’s training event at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida, from February 3-5, 2021."

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

MACS Worldwide 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. 

To learn more about MACS Worldwide visit our website at macsw.org. The MACS 41st anniversary Training Event and Trade Show, A/Ccess will take place February 3-5, 2021 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida. A current calendar of all regional training can be found on the training page of MACS website.

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