January / February 2013 www.macsw.org
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MACS LETTER TO EUROPE “IF I EVER BUILD A SHOP…” VALVES: OILS, REFRIGERANTS – WHAT TO USE? 2012 PIONEER AWARD HONOREES 18 24 32 34
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DEPARTMENTS
In Bin News & Updates 8 20 Virtual View Association News 40 42
New Products & Services 46
COLUMNS
Outlook
Andrew Fiffick 6 10 12
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Under The Southern Cross
Ken Newton
Expansion Valve
Jim Taylor
Leonard’s Law Last Watch
Elvis Hoffpauir
Keith Leonard, Esq.
Technically RELAY-ted
Paul DeGuiseppi
MACS Tech Help Number
MACS Members please note:The phone number for technical help is
866-502-0068.
It is available Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Central time. Mobile Air Conditioning Society Mission Statement
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To be the recognized global authority for the mobile air conditioning and heat transfer industry by: • Providing training and education for the mobile air conditioning and heat transfer industry. • Providing a forum for exchange of trade information on a regional, national and international basis. • Facilitating business between all segments of the industry. • Providing information on legislative and regulatory initiatives that affect the industry and advocating for the industry to legislative bodies.
On The Cover:
Our cover photo courtesy of Rad Air Strongsville, OH opened 7/11.
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