Hitachi Construction Machinery Asia and Pacific hosted the exciting and meaningful technician competition for the 9^th straight year. This year’s technician competition was tougher and exhilarating due to the fantastic performance from the various technicians who competed under scorching Singapore weather.

On the first day (28^th April), participants had to withstand the intense heat and demonstrate their dedication in performing a series of diagnostic on the machines. These diagnostics performances were assessed on several criteria: safety; systematic approach; technical knowledge to isolate & confirm faulty component; service etiquette and communications with machine owner after completion of repairs services.

On the second day, participants had to complete a written exam and also pitch their machine diagnostic theory with great assurance. The finale was just as exciting as the first day, with 2 teams pulling away from the pack, resulting in a two-horse race with little score difference between them.

Finally after these close encounters, Mr. Farid Hidayat from Indonesia dealership clinched the champion’s trophy. Mr. Chris Futter, New Zealand dealership was 1^st runner-up and Mr. Andrew Arnold, Australia dealership was 2^nd runner-up.

We would like to congratulate our winners and participants, especially Mr. Farid Hidayat, who will be heading for the HCM competition.

Left to right: Mr. Andrew Arnold(Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Pty Ltd), Mr. Chris Futter(Cable Price Ltd), Mr. Farid Hidayat (PT Hexindo Adiperkasa)