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Regional training Steve Schaeber M ACS training clinics have been held at different At some clinics, we've focused more closely on heavy duty venues across the US for many years, usually as and off-road A/C systems. This was the case at our most recent a presentation of our annual Mobile A/C Update event, which was hosted by Bergstrom Climate Systems at their or perhaps a Section 609 Certification class. For 2015, Rockford, Illinois facility. Bergstrom is a designer and manufachowever, we're trying something new, and we're really turer of cab climate systems for commercial trucks, off-highway enjoying it so far. We've held several regional training clinics machines, military and other specialty vehicles. In his opening rein cooperation with member companies, marks to the crowd, Bergstrom CEO Jack as a way to broaden the horizon of our Shaffer commented "We are really excited ...it's a rare opportunity training program, and reach a wider auto sponsor this training. We believe in condience. So far we've held clinics in: San tinuous learning, and as you all know, air to actually see where Juan, Puerto Rico; Seattle, Washington; conditioning is a very specialized field. We they come from Sparks, Nevada; Decatur and now Rockthink that MACS is the leader in this area, ford, Illinois. We've got one more comand that's why we're willing to invest in ing up in October (which will pass by the this." time this goes to print), being held at Sanden in Wylie, Texas. All Blake Gordon from Polar Mobility Research flew in from of us at MACS are excited to see where these regional training Calgary to teach his HD Truck A/C Seminar. "I have travelled clinics will take us to next! from the diamond mines in the Northwest Territories all the way to Bogotá, Columbia to present training classes. Over the years, I've found that the air conditioning manufacturers generally build a good system. That might sound kind of strange, but in some cases there are improvements that could be made." While he tailored the class towards working technicians, Blake explained that his program would be best suited to the install company. "What I find when I travel is that technicians really struggle with how an A/C system is installed. It can sometimes make diagnosis very difficult for many technicians on heavy equipment." The training class is definitely the main event, but an added bonus to hosting a clinic with our members is being able to proTraining took place at Bergstrom's Test Preparation vide a plant tour as a way to wrap up the day. As technicians, Facility. sometimes we focus just on the vehicle we're working on, the tools we have in our box, or the parts on our bench. We work on these systems every day, but it's a rare opportunity to actually see where they come from and learn a little bit about what it takes to get various components from design to reality to eventually into our bays, and, sometimes it's great to get out of the shop, get some great A/C training, and network within our industry. Would you like to partner with MACS to provide world-class A/C training in your area? Check out our website www.macsw. org or call us at 215-631-7020. MACS MACS " Blake used video to illustrate proper service methods. 10 ACTION * November/December 2015 Steve Schaeber Manager of Service Training You can reach Steve at steve@macsw.org http://www.macsw.org http://www.macsw.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ACtion Magazine - November/December 2015

MACS 2016 Training
MACS 2016 Exhibitor List
Outlook
Service Port
Leonard's law
Virtual View
In Bin
Member Profile
Cooling Corner
Industry News
Association News
New Products and Services

ACtion Magazine - November/December 2015