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A redesigned schedule of technical classes and industry sessions at the MACS Training Event provides more opportunities to raise your game. Y ou asked—MACS listened, and the training program for the upcoming MACS Training Event and Trade Show in Orlando is designed to meet the need. After the last two conventions, we asked our attendees what they wanted from the schedule and the overall program. Two answers were clear: first, repeat some classes so we’re not put to a choice of “this or that” and second, give us more of everything in depth. As well, an additional subtext in many responses suggested inviting some new presenters to bring a new perspective. We think we have you covered for 2013. Our three-day event this year will see classes and sessions presented within several tracks and topic areas. From a high-level overview, you’ll find that the usual in-depth Light vehicle A/C and cooling technical classes, and the separate but equally-valuable sessions for Heavy-duty and Off-road vehicles, continue as before. But this year you’ll also find business and management classes on customer handling, the world market, and how to sell to specific market segments (like your kids!), plus a new coolant-specific set of three afternoon classes. The first day’s schedule, Thursday, is partially doubled, repeating the morning’s most popular courses in the afternoon so you won’t have to give up one class to attend another. The revised HD program will include two new segments specifically aimed at making shops more effective: using diagnostic software, and the repair of recreational vehicles, a growing market segment. Tony Yerman knows how to work on RV air conditioning systems, and how make money at the same time. Motorhomes and campers are popular once again, and they can represent an entirely new line of business for any shop. However, they also require some specific system knowledge and excellent diagnostic skills as well. Tony’s also got the goods on where and how to turn up the elusive technical and product information needed to work on these mobile palaces. Besides the specialty topics, HD’ers can attend the popular presentations by people who build the systems they work on. Get the latest tech info on systems made or used by Caterpillar, CNH, Bergstrom, Red Dot and TransAir. Working smarter saves time and makes money, so each company is sending an experienced trainer to make certain their products get the proper repair when you get the vehicle. Heavy-duty and off road The HD market is catching up quickly to the passenger car segment as expanded electronics and diagnostics make their way onto the big vehicles. Tom Wilkins and Mike Maxwell from Noregon Systems introduce their JPRO diagnostic software. Their product isn’t the only game in town but it is one of the most popular. If you work on any of the most popular trucks and engines – International, Detroit, Freightliner, Volvo, Cummins, Mercedes, Ford, GM and many others – you need to be in this class. Cooling tech Virtually every vehicle on the road or off uses liquid engine coolant, and we’re way past the days of “it’s all green.” There’s a lot of science needed to keep engines cool and owners happy. Three sessions address all aspects of selecting proper fluids, knowing when to change them, and keeping the coolants cool. Tom Fritsche, Mike Leeper and Bobby Basset lead you through the sophisticated interaction of fluids, additives, belts and hoses as well as what the DTCs are really telling you. Autos and light trucks Vehicles are changing so fast and presenting so many new technologies that what you know today won’t help much in a year. The topics in this track are as up to date as tomorrow’s sunrise and the savvy technician will 16 ACTION • November/December 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ACtion Magazine - November/December 2012

ACtion Magazine - November/December 2012
Contents
Outlook
Expansion Valve
Leonard’s Law
Under the Southern Cross
News & Updates
Meeting the Need
See the Best of the Best
The Bumpy Road to R-1234yf
Virtual View
Association News
Obituary
Quick Check
New Products & Services
Last Watch

ACtion Magazine - November/December 2012