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Connections Advertiser Index Elvis Hoffpauir 1-800-Radiator & A/C............................2 ACDelco ........................................ 14,15 O ne thousand mobile air conditioning industry technicians, shop owners, product manufacturers and distributors made "connections that matter" in Orlando in early February during the annual MACS Training Event and Trade Show. The "connections" theme is essential for business today - connections to stay abreast of changing industry products, supply lines and technology; connections with peers to exchange information and ideas; and connections with customers. The event encompassed three high-energy days of training, product displays and networking through social events. Engineers and service specialists from Chrysler, Ford, General Motors and Toyota discussed current activity and future plans for vehicle heating and cooling technology by these industry-leading manufacturers. Ward Atkinson, MACS technical advisor, offered other insight in his annual State of the Industry address. The central message: changes in components and system operating strategy may require different diagnostic approaches by technicians. Many of these developments in component design and operation were addressed in detail by no less than two dozen of the industry's top diagnosticians and trainers. The menu of tech...changes...may require nical training choices included a wide variety of topic options like the Top Auto HVAC different diagnostic approaches... Problems, J2534 Programming, Diagnosing Vehicle Networks, Externally Controlled Compressors and many more. The heavy-duty truck and off-road A/C equipment program was expanded to two full days during the 2015 conference, allowing time to cover a wide variety of topics, and still provide time for indepth focus on an HD truck line and motor home under-dash units. The importance of a quality online presence and participation in social media were also stressed during the conference with sessions by Danny Sanchez of Autoshop Solutions Inc. With Master Your Future, Master the Internet, Branding Brings in the Bucks, and Clicks, Cars, Cash, Sanchez communicated the critical importance of this communication technology to the success and growth of any business today. The message that even more future tech is coming was delivered by Atul Kishore, vice president of AAA's Connected Car, who leads the Association's strategy to deliver next-generation connected car services. Within a decade, AAA expects the majority of cars on the road will be able to identify problems before breakdowns occur, reduce crashes and help drivers save time and money. The new technology will clearly impact the vehicle service industry. Last, but certainly not least, the annual MACS event provided ample time for all-important human connections. Lunches, other social events and coffee breaks in the hallways between programs were opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new ones. " Plan now to join MACS in Orlando, February 10 - 13, 2016, and keep your ﬁnger on the pulse of this ever-changing industry. ❆ Elvis Hoffpauir, Editor-in-Chief You can reach Elvis at elvis@macsw.org 46 ACTION * April 2015 AGS Company..................................... 34 Bergstrom.......................................... 23 BlueDevil Products ............................. 29 BVA Inc. ............................................. 18 CPS ................................................... 41 Four Seasons ...................................... 48 Global Parts Distributors ..................... 19 Hella ...................................................9 Honeywell ......................................... 13 Idemitsu ............................................ 39 Johnson Mfg. ..................................... 32 Kysor ................................................. 21 MACS Worldwide ................................ 30 Mahle Service Solutions ...................... 11 MEI Corporation ............................... 6, 7 Omega .............................................. 33 Polar Mobility .................................... 38 Robinair ............................................ 37 Santech ............................................. 45 Schrader ..............................................8 T/CCI Mfg. ......................................... 27 Tracer ................................................ 31 Trans/Air Mfg. .................................... 35 TSI Inc./SuperCool ................................3 Tubes 'n Hoses International ............... 25 TYC /Genera ....................................... 47 Universal Air Conditioner ......................5 To request information from our advertisers visit www.macsw.org and click on the ACtion Reader Reply button. Connect with MACS and the digital edition of ACtion™ http://www.macsw.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ACtion Magazine - April 2015

Changes coming to your bay
Meet me @MACS Make Connections that matter
Outlook
Service Port
Leonard's Law
Virtual View
Last Watch
Letters to the Editor
By the numbers
Industry News
Association News
In Memoriam
New Products

ACtion Magazine - April 2015