Glasurit has been announced as the official paint provider for the WorldSkills Global Skills Challenge, to be held in Wollongong, Australia from June 24-28, 2026.
The partnership reinforces Glasurit’s long-standing commitment to developing the next generation of skilled refinish technicians, supporting WorldSkills’ mission to elevate vocational excellence and build future-ready talent for the automotive repair industry.
As paint provider for the challenge, Glasurit products will be used by competitors as they demonstrate the highest levels of technical precision, colour accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability in automotive refinishing – reflecting real-world workshop standards and expectations.
Investing in skills, standards and the future workforce
Glasurit has a proud history of working alongside WorldSkills at a national and international level, recognising skills competitions as a powerful platform to inspire young people, raise professional standards, and promote careers in automotive repair.
“WorldSkills represents the very best of technical excellence, innovation and craftsmanship,” head of marketing for Glasurit ANZ, Kirsten Dodd, said.
“By supporting the Global Skills Challenge in Wollongong, Glasurit is investing directly in the future of our industry – empowering young refinish technicians with world-class products, training, and technology, in preparation for the WorldSkills International competition in Shanghai, China in September.”
Trevor Schwenke, CEO, WorldSkills Australia, welcomed the partnership, saying: “We’re delighted to welcome Glasurit as the official paint provider for the WorldSkills Global Skills Challenge Wollongong 2026. Their support will help ensure competitors can showcase their skills using industry-leading products that reflect real-world standards.”
The Global Skills Challenge brings together top competitors from around the world, highlighting the importance of skilled trades and the role of advanced, sustainable technologies in modern automotive repair.
Road to WorldSkills International 2026
In addition to its involvement in Wollongong, Glasurit has also been confirmed as the global paint partner for WorldSkills International 2026, further strengthening its role as a trusted supporter of skills development on the world stage.
This ongoing partnership ensures alignment between competition environments and the realities of professional collision repair shops, exposing competitors to industry-leading systems used by top-performing bodyshops worldwide.
Glasurit’s portfolio – known for its colour accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability credentials – supports WorldSkills’ broader objectives around innovation, environmental responsibility, and workforce readiness.