New Zealand’s top technicians have finished third at the Isuzu World Technical Competition in Japan.
The team was represented by Aaron Toumoua and James Hotton from Isuzu Master Truck Dealer Cable Price Wellington.
They were up against 32 countries represented at the event with almost 100 competitors participating and more than 1200 observers and supporters in attendance.
Isuzu NZ general manager Colin Muir says New Zealand has a proud history at the event and to claim another medal “speaks volumes about the skill, speed and expertise of our team as well as coaching provided by Isuzu service support manager Dmitriy Velikanov”.
“The achievements of our technicians should provide our customers here in New Zealand with peace of mind knowing that some of the very best mechanics in the world are working on their Isuzu Trucks.”
To qualify for the competition, contestants needed to participate in domestic qualifying rounds in July which involved theory and practical sections.
The two top scoring finalists were selected to represent the country, then underwent a period of intense training to ready them for the event.
“Accomplishments such as this contributes to our reputation and positively influences the perception of our brand in the local market.
“In turn, it strengthens our competitive advantage and, together with world-class Isuzu product, will help cement our position in the market as we strive to achieve 19 years of consecutive leadership as the country’s leading provider of new trucks,” Muir says.
