The Asia-Pacific leg of the inaugural Caterpillar Global Dealer Technician Challenge was held in Melbourne recently, aiming to find the most proficient specialists in the region.
This event, for independent Cat dealers that choose to participate, is designed to showcase how skilled technicians are part of a high-tech, high-impact, high-demand career.
Caterpillar Global Service Vice President Henry Venneman said the hands-on, skillsbased competition tested the technicians' agility, resilience and versatility.
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