K&R Employees Perform on World Stage

K&R Fabrications, employees Guy Brooks and Michael Ashton, have competed in the 41st WorldSkills International Competition London, UK held from October 5 - 8 2011. Guy and Michael were part of the 28 person team representing Australia that managed to finish eighth overall in the competition.

Guy claimed a silver medal in Welding after the four day competition, in a performance that exceeded all expectations. Guy's training and practice in various competitions in the lead up to Competition helped him immensely and prepared him for the challenges of the competition.

Michael finished just outside the medals and was awarded a medallion for excellence in Construction Metal Work after finishing in fourth place. Michael also benefited from the experience of competing in trial competitions prior to the event.