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Selection of the Proper O-Ring for Your MAC Application

November 9, 2022

Did you know the selection of the proper O-ring for your MAC Application can have a major result on your A/C repair?
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MACS Welcomes Simplicity Air

November 7, 2022

MACS welcomes Simplicity Air as an exhibitor to MACS Training Event and Trade Show . The big event will take place February 2-4, 2023, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. For 25 Years, Simplicity Air Ltd. has been a go-to solution for those in the Ambulance, Utility, Work Truck, Off-Road, General Municipal, Directional Drilling, and Crane markets.
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IOT Diagnostics and Predictive Maintenance

November 4, 2022

Data can be pulled LIVE every minute or every 30-seconds, and in some cases, this connection can be maintained 24/7 with the vehicle. With this data, when the customer says they have a fault, you can go back and look at the data, find out when it occurred, and exactly what happened.
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Electric HVAC and No-Idle Control Integration: Examining the Benefits of Electrification

November 3, 2022

Technology is always changing, and service and repair processes in the heavy-duty and off-road vehicle industry are no exception. How will electric HVAC and the no-idle control integration effect the industry? Paul Krug of Komatsu and Jerry Lemon of Lemco Consulting will examine the benefits
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Compliance Issues impacting the Heavy Equipment Industry

November 2, 2022

Regulations are constantly changing. Are you aware of all the new compliance issues impacting the heavy equipment industry? Join John Wagner of Paladin Pathway will bring the heavy-duty audience up to date on Thursday, February 2, from 8:00-8:30am.
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Interior Heating Evolution

November 1, 2022

In the last 120 years, automotive passenger heating has evolved dramatically from open carriage-type automobiles with little occupant protection from the elements to complex electric vehicle (EV) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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Caterpillar update

November 1, 2022

The Caterpillar update for off-highway equipment is part of the MACS heavy duty and off-road program at MACS 2023 Training Event and Trade Show.
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Heavy-duty Coolants

October 31, 2022

In this MACS 2023 Training Event class about Heavy duty coolants, you will learn about: • OEM approved coolants • Coolant colors • Testing of coolants • Coolant filtering • Treating cooling systems
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North American Vehicle and Consumer Trends

October 28, 2022

A look at the latest population trends for light vehicles in North America. Presenters will provide insight on replacement rates for popular A/C products and talk about the changing trends in engine size, vehicle segments, electrification, and more.
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Chris Chesney of Repairify will address MACS Keynote Luncheon

October 27, 2022

If you watch the news, no matter the channel, electrification of the Fleet is the star of the show, and its co-star self-driving vehicles are on center stage. This keynote presentation will help you sort out the plot and realize what the true facts are so you can be ready to serve your customers and their vehicles.
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Electric Compressors, EV System Enhancements and Heat Pumps

October 26, 2022

EV and hybrid manufacturers are searching for every yard/meter of range they can squeeze out of their vehicles. In the race to get their newest offerings into the driveways of consumers, range is a major factor. HVAC can severely effect vehicle range, and engineers are doing everything possible to reduce the impact of this creature comfort/necessity.
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Staying RRR current

October 25, 2022

The refrigerant checked out fine. No contamination with other refrigerants and no air contamination.  Their machine pulled 30 ounces out of that system.
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