Automechanika is holding the first international Body & Paint competition in the trade fair’s history. Workshop professionals will be competing against one another at six Automechanika shows worldwide, from England to China. The national event winners will then travel to Frankfurt for the grand finale at Automechanika from 8 to 12 September 2020.
In 2020 Automechanika Frankfurt will feature Body & Paint as an independent product group for the very first time. In celebration of this occasion Automechanika launches the international competition – with events taking place in six countries: the UK, South Africa, China, Dubai, Mexico and Germany. In each country Body & Paint professionals will design the bonnet of a car while using the country in which the Automechanika fair is being held as their inspiration. In each location, a panel of experts is charged with picking a national winner who will then get to go to Frankfurt for the finals. In addition, trade visitors will be able to help select the people’s choice winner by voting for their personal favourites at the event and online. The winner of the people’s choice award will receive a surprise package sponsored by SATA.
Voting for each show will be open for 14 days after the first day of the show.
‘It is great to be able to see the creativity and artistry with which the painters approach their task. We are proud to be a part of this industry, and are looking forward to seeing what the first round of the competition has to offer at Automechanika in Birmingham.’
‘At SATA we are driven by the desire to equip painters around the globe with the very best tools with which to pursue their trade. That is why we are especially pleased to see our products being used here, making them part of this exciting competition. We wish all the participants every success!’
‘I was very impressed with the designs presented in Birmingham. The participants of the championship managed to capture the essence of the UK’s body and paint sector: creative, skillful, diverse and bold.’
‘We are so excited to be a part of this exciting competition as it gives all spray painters the opportunity to showcase their skills. We strive to be the choice in vehicle refinishing through continued research and development, introducing new product technologies as well as investment in our people and equipment. We wish all participants best of luck!’
‘All over the world, the participants in this competition are demonstrating their creativity, skill and love of their profession. It is a fascinating and wonderful experience to witness this shared passion in person. With each national event, anticipation for the grand finale at Automechanika Frankfurt 2020 continues to grow.’
‘The Automechanika show is a world-class platform for the industry, and the Body & Paint Championships offer us an excellent chance to present our products and technology.’
Round 3 in Shanghai
Which Chinese painter will take the prize in Shanghai at the Automechanika Body & Paint World Championships? On 6 December 2019 a panel of experts will choose the next finalist for the grand finale in Frankfurt in 2020. Now, with the addition of paint manufacturers Yatupaint and BASF China/ R-M, the ranks of the competition's international sponsors have grown to eleven. First time on board: Carbon, specialist in collision repair concepts.
Round 2 in South Africa
The second stage of the Body & Paint World Championships took place from 18 to 21 September 2019 during the 6th edition of Automechanika Johannesburg. The competition was supported by SATA, Kansai Plascon, Launch Technologies and Kapatal Brands. All contestants chose a design representing the South African flag.
Congratulations to Etienne Dutoit who won the competition in Johannesburg and will go on to the finals in Frankfurt 2020!
Kick-off in Birmingham
The first stage of this contest took place at Automechanika Birmingham from 4 to 6 June 2019. With the support of DeBeer Refinish and Octoral as headline sponsors, as well as SATA, five workshop teams presented their designs at the event while offering visitors insight into the creation of their artworks with pictures and making-of videos.
Congratulations to Anthony Fryett from Autostyl, who won the championship in Birmingham and will go on to the finals in Frankfurt in 2020!
Competition locations and dates
Automechanika Birmingham
4. - 6. June 2019, Winner: Anthony Fryett, Autostyl
Automechanika Johannesburg
18. - 21. September 2019: Winner: Etienne Dutoit, Plascon
Automechanika Shanghai
3. - 6. December 2019
Automechanika Dubai
7. - 9. June 2020
INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City
22. - 24. July 2020
Automechanika Frankfurt
8. - 12. September 2020
Vote!
Which team deserves to win? Let us know by voting for your favourite design. The teams with most votes will receive the People’s Choice Awards.
The next voting is in progress for the Automechanika Shanghai.
Body & Paint professionals all over the world come together at our international Automechanika shows. But what does the trade fair offer for the Body & Paint sector? Read more in the interview with Michael Johannes, Vice President of the Mobility & Logistics Sector of Messe Frankfurt.
Become a sponsor for the Automechanika Body & Paint World Championships
Sponsoring
If you are interested in getting involved as a sponsor for either a national show or the entire championship, please contact the show directs for more information:
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