When it comes to the collision repair competition at the
SkillsUSA National Championships, the top students from
secondary and post-secondary schools from more than 30 states
represent the future of the body shop business.
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As they compete in the body repair and refinishing
competitions, they’ll demonstrate the skills, knowledge and
techniques they’ve learned through their high school and
technical school classes and their Skills USA membership.
3M Automotive Aftermarket is there to help
these future technicians at every step, supplying a full range
of products and solutions for the job, along with the technical
expertise from the 3M auto repair experts. Each year, 3M
provides more than $10,000 in refinishing and repair products
such as the 3M PPS System, adhesives, abrasives and masking
products such as 3M Soft Edge Foam Masking Tape.
3M Automotive Aftermarket has been involved with the Skills USA
collision repair competitions for more than a decade, as well
as supporting the local and state contests, helping hundreds of
thousands of students along the way. Mark Algie, Business
Development Manager, heads the plastic bumper repair
competition, while Dan Wittek, Technical Service Engineer, is
the segment leader for the masking segment, and Sandy Libby,
all of 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, will serve as a
competition judge this year.
“Participating in SkillsUSA is a great way for 3M to show its
commitment to the future of the collision repair industry,”
said Algie. “These students competing in the National
Championships are truly the best in class. If we can help
teach them good technique and process – and educate them about
3M products and solutions – we can give them a good foundation
for the future and help them prepare for a career in this
industry. We’re in the collision repair business for the long
haul, and our support of SkillsUSA allows us to give back to
the growth and future of the industry.”
For more information on 3M Automotive Aftermarket and the
SkillsUSA National Championships, visit www.3MCollision.com or www.Facebook.com/3MCollision.
