In an exciting first for South Africa, Atlantis’ John-Ross Arendse took third place in the International Tint Off Competition in San Antonio, Texas in the US recently.
He competed in the hotly contested automotive window film fitment section, against other talents from all over the world.
Arendse’s entry in the international contest was part of his prize for winning the title of the first-ever LLumar SA Window Film Tint Off™ Competition in September.
Euphoric about his placing, he said: “I’m really proud of my achievement. I’ve just won first place in South Africa and now third place in the world, all in the same year!
“This means a lot to me, because not only am I flying South Africa’s banner high, but also those of Barons N1 City Barloworld, where I work, and LLumar Films SA, which organised the competition and sent me to San Antonio. This is a story I’ll be able to tell my children and grandchildren in years to come!”
LLumar Film SA Automotive Specialist Jimmy Herron said Arendse could be proud of his achievement.
“To do so well in the international competition is absolutely amazing,” he said. “We know how tough the competition is internationally and, given that this was the first time he had ever competed in a national competition, his result is exceptional.”
“John-Ross has put us on the map, and it proves South Africa has a wealth of talent,” Charlton Fredericks, Fitment Centre Manager at Barons VW N1 City, said. “We are very proud he is part of our team.”
