Mitchell Arsenault, a Speedy Glass technician from Charlottetown, won first place at the Atlantic regional final of the Best of Belron (BOB) international competition.
Following his performance in the windshield repair and replacement procedures, which he executed with precision and completed in record time, Arsenault is now qualified for the national final that will be held in Montreal, Jan. 18-19.
“I am very proud to represent the Atlantic Provinces at the national level,’’ said Arsenault. “This challenge allowed me to really push my limits and show how much my work means to me. I hope that my performance in Montreal will allow me to travel to Frankfurt for the international final.”
The 25-year-old technician has been working at Speedy Glass for four years now. He was
up against three of his peers from Saint John, N.B., St. Stephen, N.B. and St. John’s, N.L.
He completed the challenge using all the best tricks of the trade.
Brent Middleton, interim director of operations, said at Belron, the international group Speedy Glass is an important part of, technician training is a top priority.
“Representing 30 per cent of the structure of a vehicle, the windshield plays an important role in ensuring the integrity of a car’s frame – especially upon impact or in the event of an accident,’’ Middleton said. “It is absolutely necessary that our expert technicians respect the highest standards on the planet when completing repair or replacement procedures to ensure the safety of motorists as well as that of their passengers.”
The Best of Belron competitions are held in all regions of the world where the company operates a brand of automotive glass specialists. This competition illustrates well what a technician’s work for the Belron brands represents: ensuring quality work as well as rapid and accurate execution that emphasizes customer safety and satisfaction.
The best technicians compete in regional, national and international glass repair and replacement challenges.
