LANSDALE, Pa. — The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide continues to expand its online presence and has added a blog site. The new MACS Worldwide blog can be viewed at macsworldwide.wordpress.com and will work to educate motorists and automotive service personnel on the proper use and maintenance of mobile air conditioning and engine cooling systems.

The blog also will conduct interviews with industry leaders and newsmakers and provide information about the society and its membership.

Founded in 1981, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) is the leading non-profit trade association for the mobile air conditioning, heating and engine cooling system segment of the automotive aftermarket. MACS represents a growing membership in North America and 47 countries around the world, and is affiliated with the Vehicle Air Conditioning Specialists of Australia (VASA).

MACS also provides information and services to more than 60,000 industry shops, suppliers and technicians. The Society serves the industry through informational tools, self-paced educational materials, leader-led training clinics, advocacy and other member services. Since 1991, MACS has assisted more than one million technicians to comply with 1990 Clean Air Act requirements for certification in refrigerant recovery and recycling to protect the environment. To learn more about MACS Worldwide and the upcoming 31st Annual Convention and Trade Show, to be held Jan. 27-29, 2011 in Orlando, Fla., at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort , visit www.macsw.org.