Young Talent: WorldSkills Competition 2022 Crowns World Champion

• The WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition in Plumbing and Heating celebrated young talent from 20 different countries including the UK
• As global industry partner to WorldSkills, the GROHE brand works to increase opportunities in plumbing for young people around the world
• Expert panel on Vocational Training in Times of Climate Change highlighted the importance of the plumbing profession in tackling climate change

From the 2^nd to 4^th of November 2022, LIXIL’s competence centre for GROHE showers and shower systems in Lahr, Germany, was the venue for the 2022 WorldSkills Competition Special Edition in Plumbing and Heating. As global industry partner to WorldSkills, the GROHE brand co-hosted the international industry competition. Following three intense days, Florian Bliem (Austria), succeeded over 19 peers from all around the world and returned to Austria as acting world champion in plumbing and heating. 

As acting co-host of the event, GROHE was able to leverage its experience in training and education to support young professionals in starting their careers. “I am really proud of the young talents in our industry. We have witnessed so much passion, enthusiasm, and dedication to their work at the WorldSkills Special Edition in Lahr. All contestants can be very proud: they represent the future of our industry,” commented Jonas Brennwald, Leader, LIXIL EMENA. “Our role as global industry partner to WorldSkills complements our existing efforts to promote the plumbing profession to a wider audience. Our industry offers so many opportunities for young people around the globe who cannot only make a living but make a positive impact with plumbing for a sustainable future,” continued Brennwald.

With the shortage of skilled installers in the sanitary industry, it is more important than ever to showcase the manifold opportunities in the industry. Together with different partners on various levels, GROHE seeks to create the foundation for young talent to be able to build for a prosperous future. In total, more than 1,000 visitors came to see the competitions in Lahr, Germany.

Source : GROHE

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