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.

A panel of independent members of the aftermarket trade press chose three new products to be recognized at the MACS 2020 Training Event and Trade Show which was held February 19-22 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Recognized for Best Use of Technology in a new product was the eCoolPark no-idle A/C system from Bergstrom. The eCoolPark no-idle system is an electric A/C system that functions without the engine running. This functionality will allow users to work in comfort in their vehicles with the engine off. Check out the product at www.bergstrominc.com

Aisin was honored for creating the Most Service Friendly product with its new OEM water pump timing belt kits. AISIN takes pride in being the largest water pump supplier to vehicle manufacturers and combines OE matched components into one convenient kit for the aftermarket. The water pump timing belt kit contains the water pump with gaskets and timing belt along with the housing, hydraulic tensioner, idler and tensioner bearings where applicable. More information is available at https://www.aisinaftermarket.com/english/coolingproducts.html

The Most Innovative new product was the Cintas First Aid Cabinet. The judges chose this product because they believe every service and repair shop should have one for practical workplace safety. MACS members can save on Cintas products at www.cintas.com

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 www.macsw.org. The MACS 41st 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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