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MACS 2004 Convention Breaks Records

The MACS 24th annual convention and trade show, which took place in January, is reported to have broken all of MACS' previous convention records for attendance. Registration for the event reached 2,026 this year. In addition, 41 companies participated in the society’s most generous sponsorship ever and 148 organizations exhibited in 243 booths. The MACS technical program unfolded over three days and featured 67 speakers. Five social events provided time for industry networking.

LANSDALE, PA — The MACS 24th annual convention and trade show, which took place in January, is reported to have broken all of MACS’ previous convention records for attendance. Registration for the event reached 2,026 this year.

In addition, 41 companies participated in the society’s most generous sponsorship ever and 148 organizations exhibited in 243 booths. The MACS technical program unfolded over three days and featured 67 speakers. Five social events provided time for industry networking.

“We are very proud of the mobile A/C and engine cooling system industry for participating so actively at our 24th annual convention and trade show and illustrating the vitality of our industry,” said Elvis Hoffpauir, MACS president and COO. “It is gratifying that the industry perceives the value of exhibiting and attending the MACS conventions.”

To learn more about MACS, go to: www.macsw.org.

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