York, Pa. – February 27, 2015 – The ArcticPRO® ACX1280 machine from MAHLE Service Solutions received the “Best Use of Technology” new product award at the 2015 Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide Trade Show. The award was selected by an impartial panel of automotive press members and was presented to the company during the event at the Caribe Royale Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
The ACX1280 is designed to help shops service the new R1234yf refrigerant worldwide in a competent, efficient, and safe manner.The ACX1280 is certified to meet all applicable performance and safety standards in the stringent SAE J2843 standard. The ACX1280 features fully automatic servicing to ensure easy, time-saving and precise service on R1234yf air conditioning systems in vehicles. The machine is distinguished from its competitors with the option to purchase it with either an internal or external refrigerant identifier system.
“We are honored to receive one of the three new product awards presented at MACS 2015,” said Max Dull, general manager, MAHLE Service Solutions. “This recognition is another confirmation of our ability to manufacture products that meet the real world needs of technicians who are increasingly challenged to do more with less.”
With easy access for service and maintenance tasks, the ACX1280 provides technicians with maximum uptime and faster service support.
With locations in Farmington Hills, Mich., York, Pa., Bell, Calif., Burlington, Canada, and Toluca, Mexico, MAHLE Service Solutions specializes in the development, manufacturing and distribution of automotive tools and maintenance equipment, including air conditioning service, fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems. This extensive North American network provides the ready availability of parts and accessories, customer service, training and warranty support. For more information about MAHLE Aftermarket visit www.mahle-aftermarket.com.
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About MAHLE
MAHLE is a leading global manufacturer of components and systems for the internal combustion engine and its peripherals as well as vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling. In 2014, some 64,000 employees at 140 production locations and ten major research and development centers are expected to generate sales of around $13 billion USD (10 billion euros).
About MAHLE Aftermarket
The MAHLE Aftermarket business unit, specializing in spare parts and service, uses the expertise from the series production of original equipment in its automotive aftermarket product range and supplies trade, repair shop and engine repair partners; while the Aftermarket’s Service Solutions division provides products for the Tool & Equipment Industry to technicians and workshops around the world. MAHLE Aftermarket is represented at 23 locations worldwide, with 1,670 employees. In 2013, the business unit attached a global sales volume of $1.02 billion USD (EUR 805 million).
For further information:
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.
Ted Hughes
Manager - Marketing
23030 MAHLE Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
USA
Phone: +248/347-9710
Fax: +248/596-8899
ted.hughes@us.mahle.com