New Zealand’s top technicians are heading to the international final of the Isuzu World Technical Competition in Japan.
Aaron Toumoua and Jimmy Hotton, who work at CablePrice in Wellington, finished first and second place after two rounds of the national heats back in June. They are now competing on the world stage in Fujisawa in November.
They will be representing Isuzu NZ and CablePrice at the annual event.
It will see Toumoua and Hotton compete against ten other countries in the commercial vehicle division.
The category includes countries that enforce demanding emission regulations, including requiring vehicles to comply with Euro 5 or higher standards.
Competitors will have to complete a series of practical and theory tests designed to cover all aspects of their work, from vehicle inspection and systems management diagnostics, to repair tests and mechanical measuring.
The competition is now in its 13th year and this is the second time in two years that CablePrice truck technicians have taken part.
CablePrice Wellington operations manager James Magill says Toumoua and Hotton are incredibly driven and motivated and this was demonstrated during the national finals.
“Having such talented technicians ultimately benefits the New Zealand truck customer, who can buy an Isuzu truck knowing there’s a world-class team of professionals ready to support their investment and business,” Magill says.
