ACtion Magazine - May 2017 - 18
AVL List GmbH
By Bob Chabot
2017 MACS Worldwide Trade Show puts the future in plain sight
M
ay I share something with you? Of all the automotive industry events I cover each year, it
is the annual Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide (MACS) Training Event and
Trade Show that I most enjoy attending. Now let me tell
you why.
tions and regulators. It's intimate and palpable. It brings
us together to consult and share in ways so many other
automotive gatherings just don't. Like a well-orchestrated
symphony, the training sessions, keynote, panels, trade
show and networking opportunities meld harmoniously
into an intimate, informative experience.
First, there is always a tangible "sense of family" present. In addition, in contrast to other events, this convention sizzles with synergy. MACS nurtures the relationship
between its staff, members, suppliers, standards organiza-
Second, the event is like a compass. From training sessions that address current mobile vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) service issues, to new products introduced by
exhibitors at the tradeshow, which address needs identi-
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ACtion Magazine - May 2017
Outlook
Service Port
Leonard's Law
Virtual View
Cooling Corner
Member Profile
Global Service Horizons
Industry News
Association News
New Products and Services
Last Watch
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ACtion Magazine - May 2017 - Outlook
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ACtion Magazine - May 2017 - Service Port
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ACtion Magazine - May 2017 - Leonard's Law
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ACtion Magazine - May 2017 - Virtual View
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ACtion Magazine - May 2017 - Cooling Corner
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ACtion Magazine - May 2017 - Member Profile
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ACtion Magazine - May 2017 - Global Service Horizons
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