The final of the third 'Pentium Cup' National Automotive Sheet Metal Repair Skills Competition officially kicked off on September 22, 2023 in Beijing. This competition is hosted by the China Automotive Repair Industry Association, hosted by Matte Automotive Service Co., Ltd., and strongly supported by the China Automobile Circulation Association and the China Automobile Warranty Equipment Industry Association.

Since its opening in Chengdu on April 16th, after two and a half months, a total of 10 regional races have been held across the country. Sheet metal technicians from automotive repair companies, teachers and students from vocational and technical colleges in the field of body repair compete on the same stage at the 'Pentium Sheet Metal Repair Training Ground' in various regions. After intense competition, a total of 60 outstanding athletes have emerged to participate in the final.

The opening ceremony of the finals officially began with the solemn and solemn sound of the national anthem. Leaders including Xu Yahua, former chief engineer of the Ministry of Transport, Liu Jie, a second level inspector of the Ministry of Education, Wang Dongjie, Vice President of the China Automobile Maintenance Industry Association, Gai Fang, Vice President of the China Automobile Maintenance Industry Association and Chairman of Maite Automotive Services Co., Ltd., and Zhao Song, Vice President of the China Automobile Maintenance Equipment Industry Association, attended the opening ceremony.

In addition, many technical leaders from car companies and the head of the sheet metal spray workshop of 4S stores came to the opening ceremony, witnessing the opening of the competition with judges and contestants.

At the opening ceremony, Vice President Gai Fang delivered a welcome speech on behalf of the China Association of Automotive Repair Industries and the organizers, and analyzed the historical development, current situation, and future challenges of the Chinese automotive repair industry, especially the automotive body and spray painting industry. Vice President Gai Fang stated that the third Pentium Cup competition is being held in the face of significant changes in market environment and maintenance technology. While promoting the promotion of the latest maintenance technology, it can also help the industry cultivate a large number of technical talents, which is of great significance for promoting the promotion of new energy vehicles and promoting the progress of the maintenance industry.

Subsequently, Xu Yahua, former chief engineer of the Ministry of Transport, delivered a speech, pointing out that the holding of the competition has greatly promoted the rapid development of the automotive sheet metal repair industry and the improvement of the abilities of automotive sheet metal repair personnel. This competition is not only a skill competition, but also a review and promotion of China's automotive maintenance industry.

Shen Jinjun, the President of the China Automobile Distribution Association, also sent a video congratulation for the smooth holding of the final and wished the competition a successful outcome.

Next, referee Zhang Xuehai introduced the process and rules of the final to the contestants participating in the competition.

Fair competition, fair refereeing, player representative Shi Jinglai and referee representative Zhao Zonggang also spoke and swore their oaths, stating that they want to ensure that the competition follows discipline and the referees comply with regulations.

At the end of the opening ceremony, Wang Dongjie, Vice President of the China Automobile Maintenance Industry Association, announced the official opening of the final.

This competition, while establishing the traditional 'steel/aluminum body repair competition', for the first time introduces the maintenance content related to 'integrated die-casting body' into the competition, and adopts a 'combination of competition and training' approach, fully expanding the industry foundation of new energy vehicle repair. Through competitions, the maintenance technology of new energy vehicles can be vigorously popularized, and the skill level of participants will be effectively improved. This can especially help vocational college participants improve their employment advantages, deepen market awareness, and fully realize the purpose of 'promoting education through competitions, supervising students through competitions, and obtaining employment through competitions'.

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