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Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS)

P.O. Box 88
Lansdale, PA 19446
USA
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

Products

Modern Automotive HVAC: Electrical and Electronic Systems textbook
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...
Nov. 5, 2012
Modern Automotive HVAC Systems textbook (Spanish)
Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide's Modern Automotive HVAC Systems textbook has been completely translated into Spanish. Intended to fulfill the need for accurate...
Oct. 25, 2012
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The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) offers information on the association by visiting www.macsw.org. MACS is the leading non-profit trade association for the mobile air...
Feb. 26, 2008
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The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) has launched a new website, www.macsw.org that is designed for easy navigation, includes information about Section 609 certification...
Feb. 26, 2008
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MACS has updated the A/C ' Cooling System Specification Reference manual to include 1995-2006 vehicles. The reference manual is designed for the A/C system service technician ...
June 25, 2007
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Mobile A/C and engine cooling system service and repair information is now available to service professionals online through a partnership of MACS Worldwide and MOTOR Information...
June 25, 2007

Press Releases

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The events will take place in Tampa Bay, Florida; Long Beach, California; and Dallas, Texas.
Nov. 8, 2021
2021 Its On!
The 41st annual Training Event and Trade Show will be held September 30 - October 2, 2021 at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, FL.
May 3, 2021
Charles Sanville
Charles Sanville, known as The Humble Mechanic, will deliver the Keynote address for MACS 2021 Training Event and Trade Show in Orlando, Florida.
April 12, 2021
From left to right: Jim Atkinson, Steve Sunday, Caroline Marks Acebedo, Andy Fiffick, and Jim Hittman
The board of directors of the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) met virtually Friday, February 5, 2021, and elected officers for the year.
Feb. 11, 2021
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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...
Jan. 25, 2021
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MACS will work with its host hotel to reschedule the event to a mutually agreeable date once it is deemed safe.
Dec. 17, 2020
Recognized for Best Use of Technology in a new product was the eCoolPark no-idle A/C system from Bergstrom.
A panel of independent members of the aftermarket trade press chose three new products to be recognized.
Feb. 27, 2020
The event had over 700 attendees, 37 speakers, and 70 exhibitors.
Feb. 26, 2020
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NASCAR driver David Starr will be the keynote speaker at the 2020 Training Event luncheon.
Sept. 9, 2019
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Learn relevant skills related to electronics, computer software writing, and coding.
May 1, 2019

Videos

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This MACS Live Chat focuses on how automotive technical education continues through the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 10, 2020
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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.
June 3, 2020
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MACS's Steve Schaeber notes highlights of training event and trade show
Jan. 2, 2014

Resources

Report includes results of the first nationwide survey on mobile air conditioning systems in U.S. vehicle fleet in 10 years.
Jan. 23, 2014

Blogs

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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...
April 6, 2017
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MACS Chrysler presentation on servicing R-1234yf was reassuring for many.
Jan. 22, 2014

Articles

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A technician works with MAHLE's ACX2250 service unit.
Help customers understand the service requirements, features, and costs associated with R-1234yf and today’s A/C tools.
Feb. 6, 2020
It pays to educate yourself on current 1234yf protocol, as well as significant equipment updates.
Dec. 4, 2017
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.
Distributors must be ready for the new refrigerant before customers start asking for it.
May 30, 2014
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Newer HVAC systems last longer, altering the nature of today's repairs.
Feb. 3, 2014
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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...
March 5, 2013
A/C season is approaching. Do you know what you to about J2788?
March 1, 2007

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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.
April 16, 2019
The MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show will be held February 21-23 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, Calif.
Sept. 6, 2018
The webinar for training and certification will be held on June 27.
June 11, 2018
At the end techs can become certified to work on vehicles using R-12, R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant.
April 10, 2018
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Free training and certification available for up to 125 technicians on January 24.
Dec. 20, 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...
Nov. 9, 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.
June 8, 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.
April 13, 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...
Feb. 28, 2017
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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...
Aug. 31, 2016
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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...
Aug. 5, 2016
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MACS has taken its mobile A/C training seminar and broken it down into three core components.
May 26, 2016
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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...
Sept. 10, 2015
MACS and Ranshu will hold a training event for heavy duty and off-road vehicle mobile A/C technicians.
Feb. 2, 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...
Jan. 9, 2015
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. 12, 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...
Sept. 3, 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 ...
July 15, 2014
Technicians can learn in the shop.
March 3, 2014
Mobile A/C training to be held in numerous cities in March and April.
Feb. 3, 2014
Six members are elected annually to two-year terms.
Jan. 30, 2014
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..
Shop owners, technicians and educators find A/C innovations for 2014 MACS training event and trade show.
Jan. 20, 2014
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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.
Jan. 9, 2014
Refrigerant recovery machine presentations to be given on Friday, Jan. 17.
Dec. 31, 2013
Clinics to be held throughout the U.S.
Nov. 13, 2013
MACS members can receive a 10 percent discount on e-learning classes.
Sept. 30, 2013
Training to be held at MACS training center in Lansdale, Pa.
Aug. 22, 2013
Previously, this information was only available in print manuals.
July 18, 2013
Topics include HFO-1234yf refrigerant and numerous other issues.
May 20, 2013
Awards were presented to the honorees during the MACS Worldwide Delphi Keynote Luncheon.
Feb. 22, 2013
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New product showcase featured 24 new mobile A/C and engine cooling products.
Feb. 14, 2013
More than 1,250 attendees visit 92 exhibitors in 136 booths in Orlando, Fla.
Feb. 12, 2013
Board of directors names officers for 2013.
Feb. 11, 2013
Karl Mathis, left, of Ritchie Engineering shows a Yellow Jacket mobile flushing tool to Roger Smith of Truck Air Service in Columbus, Ga.
Automotive air conditioning repair shop owners network, learn and see new tools and equipment.
Feb. 10, 2013
Offers complete line of temperature control products.
Feb. 5, 2013
Seminars to address R-1234yf and new compressor technologies.
Feb. 4, 2013
MACS to release A/C electrical textbook
This new textbook is a continuation of MACS flagship textbook
Nov. 6, 2012
MACS to Release Spanish Language Mobile A/C Textbook
Modern Automotive HVAC Systems has been completely translated into Spanish and will be ready for sale at MACS 2013 Training Event and Trade Show
Oct. 26, 2012
Registration is now open for "Be the Best of the Best," the 33rd annual Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide Training Event
Sept. 13, 2012
First to certify to SAE standard J2845
Sept. 4, 2012
MACS to award automotive instructors and educators a 2013 training event and trade show registration scholarships with application.
Aug. 15, 2012
A two-day boot camp is scheduled for Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29.
Aug. 2, 2012
Staff and contributors of MACS ACTION magazine and MACS Service Reports have been honored with six awards for their work during 2011
July 9, 2012
A/C association has set a new direction for annual MACS training event and trade show scheduled for Feb. 7-9, 2013.
March 30, 2012
Training scheduled in Lansdale, Pa. and Austin, Texas.
March 2, 2012
Additional training dates and locations continuously added.
Feb. 15, 2012
The Mobile Air Conditioning Society board of directors has 13 members.
Feb. 1, 2012
Airsept and C2 Camera are among showcase winners.
Jan. 24, 2012
Awards presented to individuals during MACS Worldwide Delphi Keynote Luncheon, earlier this week.
Jan. 20, 2012
Online and office registration will continue until Friday, January 13.
Jan. 3, 2012
Immediate call to check all R-134a cylinders worldwide for contamination
Dec. 20, 2011
The MACS 2012 Mobile A/C Update Clinic is an annual collection of the newest, cutting edge service and repair information available to the working technician.
Nov. 18, 2011
The organization's blogs received recognition at the Car Care Council Women's Board reception, last week at AAPEX.
Nov. 8, 2011