MACS SENDS REPRESENTATIVE TO EU SUMMIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MACS SENDS REPRESENTATIVE TO EUROPEAN MOBILE AIR CONDITIONG SUMMIT (LANSDALE, PA)-February 26, 2003- Ward Atkinson, technical advisor to the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide, attended MAC Summit 2003 in Brussels, Belgium, February 10th through 11th. The meeting was organized by the European Commission and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The purpose of the conference was to identify policy relevant options on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from mobile air conditioning systems and to make recommendations to regulators and vehicle manufacturers in the European Union (EU) and elsewhere. Atkinson chaired a session on the "Environmental Challenge of Mobile Air Conditioners" during the summit. It is expected that later this year, the EU Commission will issue directives on the use of refrigerants and service requirements for mobile air conditioning systems. "MACS is proud to have a leadership position in the world forum on refrigerant management and we value Ward Atkinson's knowledge and experience in this area and his service to our society," said MACS President and COO, Elvis Hoffpauir. The conference in Belgium was attended by 120 invited or nominated participants, consisting of some 40 policy makers/advisors developing options to reduce the climate change impact of mobile air conditioning from the EU, Australia, Japan, the United States (US) and other countries (e.g. China and India). Some 70 participants represent the vehicle and component manufacturers from the EU, Japan, Korea and the United States. 10 participants represented non-governmental consumer, environmental, and professional organizations. Founded in 1981, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide is the leading forum for its specialized segment of the automotive aftermarket. MACS Worldwide's goal is to fill the industry's need for comprehensive technical information, training, and communication. MACS Worldwide represents 1600 members, including service shops, installers, distributors, component suppliers, and manufacturers in the United States, Canada and over 40 countries around the world. - 30- Marion J. Posen Vice President/Sales and Marketing Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide 225 South Broad St. (P.O. Box 88) Lansdale, PA 19446 215-631-7020 ext. 304 FAX 215-631-7017 You are receiving this message because MACS believes you will benefit from this information. You are not receiving this message because you are subscribed to an electronic list. If you have any input about mailings of this type please email our Membership information address at membership@macsw.org.Thank You.