{"id":13240,"date":"2025-10-08T09:08:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T07:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wm-technics.com\/?p=13240"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T07:12:36","slug":"wm-technics-apprentice-patrick-impresses-at-the-worldskills-south-tyrol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wm-technics.com\/en\/wm-technics-apprentice-patrick-impresses-at-the-worldskills-south-tyrol\/","title":{"rendered":"WM technics apprentice Patrick M. impresses at the WorldSkills South Tyrol"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>From apprentice to vice-champion: Patrick M., an aspiring mechanical engineering technician at WM technics, delivered an outstanding performance at the WorldSkills South Tyrol (September 18\u201320, 2025, in Bolzano), earning second place in the \u201cMechanical Engineering Technician \u2013 CNC Milling\u201d category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the competition, not only the quality of the manufactured parts but also the participants\u2019 working methods, cleanliness, and speed were evaluated. Patrick excelled in all categories\u2014securing his well-deserved spot on the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For WM technics, this achievement is more than just a reason to celebrate. Patrick began his apprenticeship at the Bolzano facility at the age of 15 and is now one of the young talents actively shaping the company\u2019s future. <em>\u201cWe are proud of our apprentices and the dedication they bring to their work every day,\u201d<\/em> emphasizes Managing Director and CIO Markus Kofler. <em>\u201cAt WM technics, we view training as an investment in the future \u2013 we train the future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patrick\u2019s participation in the WorldSkills is not only a personal honor but also proof of the company\u2019s high training standards. At WM technics, precision, teamwork, and innovation have always been core values\u2014principles that are equally vital in international competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for its ice resurfacing machines \u201cMade in South Tyrol,\u201d WM technics has been developing and producing high-precision solutions for professional ice maintenance in stadiums and mobile rinks worldwide for nearly four decades. The success of such a young team member at an international vocational competition highlights the strong link between training, technical expertise, and passion for innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cPatrick\u2019s success shows that expertise, precision, and enthusiasm are the best tools for the future,\u201d<\/em> adds Mirko Sparber, Sales &amp; Marketing Director. <em>\u201cWe warmly congratulate him on this fantastic result and wish him continued success in the competitions to come!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wm-technics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1200x800-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wm-technics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1200x800-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.wm-technics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1200x800-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.wm-technics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1200x800-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.wm-technics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1200x800-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.wm-technics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1200x800.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From apprentice to vice-champion: Patrick M., an aspiring mechanical engineering technician at WM technics, delivered an outstanding performance at the WorldSkills South Tyrol (September 18\u201320, 2025, in Bolzano), earning second place in the \u201cMechanical Engineering Technician \u2013 CNC Milling\u201d category. 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