So, as we do every two years, we\u2019re once again putting a spotlight on the signature O\u2019Brien\u00ae excellence by bringing together our top Automotive Technicians from all over Australia.<\/p>\n
The final of the Best of Australia 2024 is nearly here!<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s everything you need to know before the adrenaline-fueled showdown that\u2019s being held on 14th March.<\/p>\n
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What is the Best of Australia competition?<\/h2>\n
Started in 2007, the Best of Australia competition is an esteemed event held every two years that pits the top O\u2019Brien\u00ae Automotive Technicians against each other in a series of challenges designed to test their skills and expertise.<\/p>\n
The winner of Best of Australia, then goes on to compete on the world stage against the best Technicians from other countries across the Belron Group (read on for more detail on this exciting event).<\/p>\n
This year, there are seven Technicians who each won their state competitions in 2023 and secured a spot to represent their region at the upcoming final event. We\u2019re bringing together these winners for the ultimate test on 14th March at Doltone House, Darling Island, Sydney.<\/p>\n
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Meet our Best of Australia 2024 finalists<\/h2>\n
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<\/div><\/p>\nThis year\u2019s finalists are proud to represent their regions for the Best of Australia 2024.<\/p>\n
Our seven finalists are:<\/p>\n
Bengt Stayte of O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass Townsville<\/a> QLD The winner of the Best of Australia Competition will then go on to represent O\u2019Brien\u00ae at the coveted Best of Belron Competition in Lisbon, Portugal this June.<\/p>\n We spoke to one of the national finalists, Jack Karssemeyer, from the O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass Service Centre in Moorebank, Sydney, about the upcoming contest.<\/p>\n \u201cSince I started working as a trainee technician with O \u2019Brien\u00ae, the Best of Australia has always been a dream to aspire to being part of. It\u2019s a unique experience to be able to compete in your field of expertise against other technicians for such an honoured title and get the chance to represent O\u2019Brien on the world stage as well!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve spent a bit of time together in Brisbane, with each of use working and training closely with our mentors from the Technical Training team. <\/em>Our goal is to master the Belron Way of Fitting enough that we don\u2019t even have to think about the next step \u2013 it\u2019s second nature to all of us now.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Jack K. competing in the regional competition doing a Chip Repair<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n The Best of Belron is a biennial global event held across the Belron Group, who is the largest automotive glass company in the world, with brands across every continent worldwide, including O\u2019Brien\u00ae here in Australia. This competition recognises the best technicians worldwide who specialise in using Belron\u2019s standard repair and replacement processes, known as the Belron Way of Fitting<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Belron Way of Fitting captures the expertise and know-how of automotive glass around the world and defines a best-practice approach to repairing and replacing vehicle glass.<\/p>\n This signature process maximises safety, endorses technical quality to the highest standard and places a focus on continuous improvement of the service we offer our customers at O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass.<\/p>\n The finalist for each country is decided through a national competition held by each member of the Belron Group (for O\u2019Brien\u00ae, this is our annual Best of Australia event), with the winners going on to compete in the international round against 30 other countries.<\/p>\n Find out what it\u2019s like going to Best of Belron here<\/a> from the winner of BOA 2022, Phil Cole, who went to Barcelona, Spain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The seven competitors, with the support of their mentors from the O\u2019Brien\u00ae Technical Excellence and Training team, have now completed their final training phase of their preparation for the upcoming event.<\/p>\n \u201cThe finalists have poured their hearts into their work, and we are absolutely thrilled to see them bring their A-game to the competition floor.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Mohamad El-Chami, Technical Training Manager<\/p>\n Sean Brookes, Head of Technical Training and Excellence added, \u201cI am immensely proud of the exceptional work accomplished by our competitors and technical trainers the Best of Australia 2024 competition. It\u2019s the pinnacle of the technical calendar across Belron, and witnessing the dedication and excellence displayed by all involved at O\u2019Brien fills me with immense pride and gratitude.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Beyond the competition, the O\u2019Brien\u00ae Best of Australia event highlights our company\u2019s commitment to ongoing training and expertise throughout our organisation.<\/p>\n We understand that our success is only due to the success and dedication of our expert technicians and staff, and this ongoing commitment is a testament to the quality of service that O\u2019Brien\u00ae provides to its customers right across Australia.<\/p>\n The Technical Trainer team, cheering on the competitors at the final regional event in 2023.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n If any of these phenomenal O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass Technicians are from your local service centre, be sure to wish them luck before they head off to Sydney to compete for the O\u2019Brien\u00ae Best of Australia crown!<\/p>\n We wish all our finalists the very best of luck for the upcoming competition, and we look forward to announcing the Best of Australia winner soon!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fancy competing in BOA in the future? If you think you would, why not consider a career at O\u2019Brien\u00ae? We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/p>\n O'Brien\u00ae is always on the hunt for talented people who are looking to start a career with us. Head on over to O\u2019Brien\u00ae Careers<\/a> and find the perfect role for you.<\/p>\n
\nMarco Pieri of O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass Morley<\/a> VIC
\nSam Mullan of O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass Launceston<\/a> TAS
\nNat Rouessart of O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass Tuggerah<\/a> NSW
\nJack Karssemeyer of O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass Moorebank<\/a> NSW
\nJack Collins of O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass North Parramatta<\/a> NSW
\nJeremy Marshall of O\u2019Brien\u00ae AutoGlass Coffs Harbour<\/a> NSW<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.obrien.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Jack-competing-blog-body.jpg\")
About the Best of Belron competition<\/h2>\n
Gearing up for the finals<\/h2>\n
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Support your local O\u2019Brien\u00ae techs!<\/h2>\n
Want to join the fun and be part of one of Australia\u2019s most iconic brands?<\/h2>\n