12VOLT NEWS (12.13 23) – The Holiday Season is an opportunity for 12volt retailers to create a unique in-store experience for members of their local communities. Sound of Tri-State Folsom is taking that unique in-store experience to the next level outside and inside.
Holiday themed exterior store front lighting draws the attention of drivers along MacDade Boulevard from the road. In the showroom colorful holiday lighting, decorations and displays bring smiles to customers faces as soon as they enter the store.
Customers immediately entire showroom has a holiday season feel.
Demo vehicles and products are also spotlighted in holiday red and green.
Mike Fusto, Store Manager, related “A lot of planning and work goes into our Holiday Season showroom experience. It is definitely our team members all working together each year to make this happpen. When customers enter the store they see the entire showroom delivers the Holiday Season experience.
Making social media posts of Holidays themed images can definitely draw store traffic. Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales activity in 2023 set online sales records. Proactive 12volt retailers can spotlight the many advantages shopping with local brick and mortar retailers and drive sales.
The holiday season theme is also spotlighted as customers leave the store.
On Saturday December 16th Sound of Tri-State Folsom will cap their 2nd Annual Toy Drop Off to support the Sassy Massey Toy Drive. A 15’x10′ container is located in front of the store for toy drop off. During the Saturday event customers will receive a 20% discount on purchases when they drop off a toy. A bounce house, face painting, music, demo vehicles plus food and drinks will be enjoyed by customers.
The 12volt Central Studios staff will continue to spotlight proactive 12volt retailers working to create the Holiday in-store experience for members of their respective communities.
FOLSOM, PA (12.12.23) – The Second Annual Toy Drive to support the Sassy Massey Toy Drive in Folsom PA is set to be much larger than 2022.
The Toy Drop Off Bin is located in front of the Sound Of Tri-State in Folsom PA highlighting 20 local companies participating in the Sassy Massey Toy Drive.
Mike Fusto, Store Manager, related, “We stepped up our game this year and it has started out bigger than last year. In front of the store we have a 15’x10’ container with large Toy Drop Off Bin signage to attract people wanting to support the Christmas giving effort. There are 20 local businesses highlighted participating in the Toy Drive and all are directing friends and social media followers to drop off a toy in the bin. A friend has a storage company and takes the Drop Off Bin Toys to the Sassy Massey collection location when the bin is full.”
This images shows the Toy Bin filling up for another trip to the Sassy Massey collection location.
Continuing, Fusto offered, “On Saturday, December 16th, we are promoting a toy drive here at the store. The showroom is decorated with ribbons and Christmas ornaments. Special Holiday price tags too. We are offering a 20% discount to all who bring and donate a for the Sassy Massey Toy Drive. The Saturday event will be family friendly and we will have a bounce house, face painting and music. In addition there will be police and fire company vehicles on site plus motorcycle and car demos happening in the parking lot. We will also offer free food and drinks.”
The 2023 crowd in the Folsom store is anticipated to be even busier than this image from the 2022 event.
It is terrific to see proactive companies like Sound of Tri-State supporting their local communities with Holiday themed events.
Stay tuned for more from The Sound of Tri-State Sassy Massey Toy Drive.
MADISON, WI (12.11.23) – The Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison was Livin’Loud for Round 3 of the 2024 KICKER AMA ArenaCross series Friday and Saturday nights December 8th and 9th.
Enthusiast arrived early Friday evening to participate in the Pit Party and meet riders.
Loren Morrell, who orchestrates the AMA ArenaCross events, related “It was a great to be back in Madison as the 2024 season is underway. Attendance was very good both nights and action on the track even better. The Pit Party drew enthusiasts to the track to get the evening started Friday night. Meeting riders and checking out their bikes is enjoyable for all on the track walking the massive mounds the riders would soon navigate. The KICKER booth in the lobby area had tables with products displayed for car, truck, marine and motorsports.”
During the Pit Party enthusiast had a chance to walk the track and experience the massive mounds that riders would be flying over.
Morrell added, “No doubt all that came to the event had a great night watching the track action and certainly connected with the KICKER brand. In addition on Friday night there was live TV and social media visibility of the Pro Racing action. Saturday night there was Pro and amateur action on the track.”
As the racing was set to begin attendees took seats in the stands.
On Friday and Saturday nights there were T-shirt tosses and lucky winners went to the booth with their certificate to pickup their prize. Friday night the prize was a KICKER Bullfrog with Tabor over the ear headphones the prize on Saturday night. Wes, who was on the PA system, once again did a great job adding excitement for the KICKER brand and add getting all engaged for the T-shirt toss.
Lorin Morrell (R) presented the T-shirt toss KICKER Bullfrog prize to the lucky winners on Friday night.
The Saturday night winner stands on his father’s shoulders after he picked up the KICKER headphones prize. The headphone box is attached to the KICKER lanyard he received earlier in the day from Lorin.
“It’s always fun when T-shirt toss winners bring their certificate to the booth to pick up their prize. Friday night the winner received a KICKER Bullfrog. Saturday night’s winner received a set of KICKER Tabor over the ear headphones. The winner was wearing a KICKER lanyard I gave him earlier. At the booth he wrapped the KICKER prize with his KICKER lanyard and walked around the event with a big smile” Morrell concluded.
KICKER was definitely Livin’Loud at the AMA ArenaCross in Madison, WI.
The next stop for the 2024 KICKER AMA ArenaCross series is Loveland CO at the Blue FCU Arena on the weekend of January 5th.
SHREVEPORT LA (12.09.23) WTF…Win This Friday. Pro Auto Sound won the Alphasonik prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 249 on Friday morning, December 8th.
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 5.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 249th time on Friday morning December 8th. The Wheel landed on the Alphasonik space and the Pro Auto Sound slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Hialeah FL with the news. Luis Duarte, aka Asu Ki Ki, answered the phone and was very happen to hear the news. He is a strong Alphasonik retailer and looks forward to receiving the prize. Luis is an industry veteran on more than 3 decades and stressed the need to create the in-store experience to drive business away from the cyber world and into brick and mortar retailers. More to come on this 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.
12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, AlloyGator, Kenwood, JVC, SD Lighting, Nakamichi, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting and Maximum Power. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD, The Best Guys in Concord CA and Kaotik Kustomz in Syracuse IN.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 250 on Friday, December 15th.
HOUSTON, TX (12.08.23) – Best Guys won the Q Power Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday November 24th. Matt Bund quickly reached out to The Best Guys in Concord CA and talked with Bryan Nobutuki who mentioned they were looking to build an enclosure for a KICKER L-7. The Q Power prize, designed and spec’ed for the KICKER L7, was shipped from Houston to The Best Guys store on Monday November 27th and arrived at the store on Friday December 1st.
“We were amazed the prize arrived so quickly. As we moved the large shipping box we commented on how heavy it was and knew the Q Power prize would be solid. As we unboxed it the quality of materials was apparent. The workmanship and bed liner finish were top shelf. The Q Power prize is loaded with the KICKER L 7 and ready to rock in the right custom installation. It will be Livin’Loud as KICKER says,” Nobutuki, The Best Guys Sales Manager, relayed to the 12volt Central Studios.
Doug Fugere, The Best Guys owner, and Bryan Nobuyuki (R) unpack the Q Power prize in the install bay in Concord CA.
The KICKER L7 Q-Line 15” sub has been installed in the Q Power Q BOMB enclosure and is ready for a lucky home.
Bund related, “When I called Bryan to see what would be the best Q Power prize for their store he mentioned they had a KICKER L7 in stock. After learning that we thought the best Q Power prize for their store would be our a custom made single 15” vented enclosure designed for the KICKER L7 SQ subwoofer. We take great pride in true Bed Liner spray, which after applied, seals for ever… even after the Livin’Loud pounding a L7 can give! We know their customer will enjoy with the KICKER L7 in the custom Q Power enclosure.”
The Best Guys is a family owned Contra Costa County California-based car audio and window tinting store. The Best Guys has been specializing in radio, speaker and amplifier systems since 1985.
SHREVEPORT, LA (12.07.23) – The 2023 Holiday Season is here and Christmas lights, along with with Toys For Tots events, in-store decorations and company parties, are in full swing. The 12volt Central Studios works to showcase positives across the 12volt industry. Santa has taken a seat in the 12volt Chevy Studios Chevy and is on the road to highlight Holiday activities.
Santa has taken a seat in the 12volt Chevy Studio again and is ready for 2023.
Ricky Smith’s Audio in Lafayette LA is Toys For Tots collection location.
Kenwood Christmas wrapping paper gifts were added to the showroom decorations at Ricky Smith’s Audio. Staff members Ben Litwin-Installer, Ethan Laborde-Sales and Alan Benit-Lafayette Store Manager (L to R) are pictured with one of the wrapped gifts.
Toys For Tots events show support for, and contribute to, local communities. The 2023 Holiday Season marks the 76th Anniversary of the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
Look for Santa’s 12volt Sleigh, Buddies Woofer/Amp/Receiver and Christmas tree in posts leading up to Christmas.
Jack Bogard let social media followers and friends know Sanford Sound has extended Holiday hours.
The 12voltSTP Tool makes it easy to highlight Holiday events and activities.
The Team Nutz 2-Story HQ shines brightly in Pittsburgh to welcome all to the Holiday Season.
The Holiday Season is an ideal opportunity for members across the 12volt industry to showcase positives by utilizing the 12voltSTP Tool. Just Snap and Txt an image to 318-465-0844.
We look forward to seeing your activities in the 12volt Central Studios.
NAMPA, ID (12.06.23) – The Idaho Center, in the Boise suburb of Nampa, was Livin’Loud for Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2024 KICKER AMA ArenaCross season Friday and Saturday nights December 1st and 2nd. Area retailer Sound Hound was in the KICKER booth with MADDOG Lorin Morrell.
Morrell, who orchestrates the AMA ArenaCross events, related “It was a great way to kick off the 2024 season. Friday night’s attendance was very good and Saturday night was even better. The Pit Party drew enthusiasts to the track to get the evening started both nights. Meeting riders and checking out their bikes is enjoyable for all. The KICKER booth in the lobby area had tables with products displayed for car, truck, marine and motorsports. Having Byll Thies and Zach Thies in the house with local dealer Sound Hound was terrific. Their store in Caldwell is only 8 miles from the Idaho Center in Nampa. They certainly did connect with a lot of people and enthusiasts from the area.”
The Pit Party got Friday and Saturday nights events off to fast starts.
The stands filled quickly with enthusiasts.
Lorin Morrell, Zach Thies and Byll Thies (L to R) with Sound Hound pictured in the booth as Friday night got underway.
“It was a fantastic two nights,” Byll related. “We connected with so many people and handed out over 200 cards in addition to giving away many of our company’s lanyards. Quoted several jobs too. Sound Hounds is celebrating our 28th Anniversary this year and several people we saw at the booth were friends and happy customers. KICKER is a go to brand in our store. In fact we have one wall in the showroom which is decorated for the Holidays that highlights many KICKER products and a marine display. Auto, truck, marine and motorsports products are all hot categories in Idaho and KICKER has products in all those categories… Bullfrog portables too. We thank KICKER for inviting us participate in this AMA ArenaCross and look forward to the next opportunity.”
Lorin Morrell presents a KICKER Bullfrog to the T-shirt toss winner.
Early on Friday evening, crowd members began to enter the Idaho Center and passed by the KICKER booth.
Sound Hound decorated a wall in the showroom to feature KICKER products for the Holiday season.
Morrell added, “No doubt all that came to the event had a great time and certainly connected with the KICKER brand. On Friday and Saturday nights there were T-shirt tosses and lucky winners came to the booth with their Bullfrog certificate to pickup their Bullfrog prize. Wes, who is on the PA at the AMA ArenaCross events, once again did a great job adding excitement for the KICKER brand.”
The next stop for the 2024 KICKER AMA ArenaCross series is Madison WI the weekend of December 8th.
MESA, AZ (12.05.23) – MSC, North American Distribution Partner for Audiotec Fischer (Brax, Helix, Match), BLAM Audio, Escort Radar, Mobridge Integration, and Stinger Radar, is proud to announce that it has moved into a new facility in Mesa, Arizona, effective Dec. 1.
“Located in the technology center of Mesa, the high-tech look, design, and feel of this newly constructed complex is in alignment with our products, R&D, and training programs,” explained Larry Penn, MSC President. “The front of the complex will be designed as a proof-of-concept showroom where partners will be able to see our merchandising support as well as experience our products. This will be mated to a best-in-class hands-on training facility, allowing us to better serve not just our brands, but our partners as well. We look forward to hosting everyone soon!”
The new address is 8029 E. Pecos Road, Suite 106, Mesa, AZ 85212. Phone/fax, email, and other contact info remains the same.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (12.04.23) – As the popular song goes “It’s beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”. Proactive 12volt retailers are delivering that message to members of their communities and social media followers with posts showcasing their showrooms decked out in the holiday spirit. Those retailers realize the value of the person to person in-store experience.
Ricky Smith’s Audio in Lafayette LA has a long tradition of celebrating the Holiday Season with their community, customers and social media followers. The company is located in the popular South College Center which is home to a number of local retailers. The center’s parking lot spotlights the Holiday Season and encourages their businesses to display the Holiday Season in their respective showrooms. Santa’s Sleigh rolling through the parking lot has already happened this year and will happen every Saturday until Christmas. Ricky Smith’s Audio invites their followers to bring the family on Saturdays for a ride in Santa’s Sleigh.
The Ricky Smith’s Audio front window decorations highlight and encourage customers to see what’s inside.
Once again, Ricky Smith’s Audio is a drop off for the Toys for Tots gifts drive.
Chad Neveu and the entire crew participate in decorating and welcoming customers in the the showroom for the Holiday Season. Alan Benit snapped and sent images along with info for this article.
“Seeing customers smile when they come into the store and comment of the Christmas decorations is always great for us. Many are smiling after making a purchase also. In the showroom we have quite a few boxes wrapped with Christmas paper. The boxes are actually empty and we save them from year to year. We are also setup for our annual support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toy’s For Tots drive. Christmas ornaments, ribbons and lighting around the showroom add to the overall Holiday Season look and feel. The lighted sign on the Center’s sign rotates with our Holiday message as well as storefront decorations” Benit related.
Throughout the showroom a Holiday Season feel welcomes customers.
Lighting and Christmas ornaments welcome customers.
The 12volt Central Studios staff will continue to showcase 12volt retailers that are showcasing the Holiday Season in their showrooms and activities. The 12voltSTP Tool makes that so easy. The quick snap of a few images and words can make that happen. 318-469-2526 or 318-465-0844 are the numbers. That’s what Alan with Ricky Smith’s Audio did for the images in this article.
Ricky Smith’s Audio is featured in this image of the Center’s parking lot digital sign.
Online activity and sales continue to increase… to the detriment of brick and mortar retailers. The in-store experience is so important across the mobile electronics industry. Santa and Rudolph can not feel the bass in their chest on a smart phone on the way from the North Pole. They need to deck out the sleigh with a receiver, amps and subs… maybe a dash camera system too.
LEESBURG, VA (12.01.23) – SkillsUSA has selected Nathan Bulthuis of Homer Glen, Ill. as the official competitor for Automobile Technology at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. His technical expert is Mike Elder of Pittsburg, Kan. Bulthuis will represent the United States at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition. The prestigious international event will be held Sept. 10-15, 2024 in Lyon, France.
“The 2024 WorldSkills USA team will have an amazing opportunity to represent SkillsUSA and our nation while undergoing incredibly rigorous training in their craft,” said SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis. “These team members are making a serious commitment to both their skill development and personal growth that will foster their drive, passion and life’s purpose.”
NATHAN BULTHUIS is the official competitor for Automotive Technology at the 2024 WorldSkills Competition.
Bulthuis is a former student at Lockport Township High School and Joliet (Ill.) Junior College and is attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale with an expected graduation date of May 2025 with a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology. Bulthuis represented the state of Illinois at the SkillsUSA Championships in 2023 and won a national gold medal in the Automotive Service Technology competition. He says, “Being selected for the 2024 WorldSkills USA team is an amazing opportunity to learn more about my trade and to continuously improve my skills. It is also a great opportunity to be able to represent the United States in an international competition.”
The WorldSkills USA team will compete in several trade areas in the largest international showcase of skilled trades. SkillsUSA will announce the official team sponsors and other team members and their experts over the next few months.
The 47th WorldSkills Competition in 2024 will welcome 1,500 competitors from over 65 countries and regions to take part in 62 skill competitions at Eurexpo Lyon. The competition will showcase dozens of trade skills from construction and building technology, creative arts and fashion, information and communication technology, manufacturing and engineering, social and personal services, and transportation and logistics. Over 250,000 spectators from around the world are expected attend the 2024 competition including students, public policymakers, employers, teachers, trainers, technical experts and government officials.
A student-led partnership of education and industry, SkillsUSA is America’s proud champion of the skilled trades, building the nation’s future skilled workforce by delivering graduates who are career ready, day one. SkillsUSA works year-round to instill positive attitudes, build self-esteem and empower students to excel in the career path of their choice and follow their passions. The organization has 850 national partners and is integral to the training in nearly 20,000 career and technical education classrooms.
Follow Bulthuis, Elder and the rest of the 2024 WorldSkills USA team at: www.worldskillsusa.org.
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