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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
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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
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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

Podcasts

Donald Thibault of Uni-Select in Montreal, Canada found trade show and the seminars informative at the MACS event.
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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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.
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.
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.
Robert Gagliano notes the importance of using wiring diagrams to diagnose air conditioning problems.
Danny Spitznagel attends his 25th MACS show.
Danny Spitznagel, a long-time shop owner and 25-year MACS show attendee, finds good education.

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

News

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MACS adds Education seats to Board of Directors
In a unanimous decision, the Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) Board of Directors approved an amendment to include seats for educators.
July 5, 2023
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MACS 2024 Training Event and Trade Show to be held in conjunction with AMRA's Winter MAP Technical Conference
Both events will take place at the end of January at the Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida.
June 30, 2023
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CYTK provides full mechanical repair content, which allows techs to access a comprehensive range of automotive repair and parts information on their smartphones.
Sept. 26, 2022
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.
Sept. 6, 2022
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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...
Oct. 7, 2021
Registration for the Anaheim, Calif. event focused on mobile A/C and heat transfer is open.
Nov. 8, 2018
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MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show will take place February 21-23 in Anaheim, CA.
Feb. 22, 2018
Clinics to run through May in different cities.
March 6, 2014
State of the Industry Report includes extensive data on a changing A/C market.
Jan. 24, 2014
MACS State of the Industry report lists cars using R-1234yf in North America.
Jan. 23, 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
Elliot Maras
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