Tripp Top Tech message v3

Hey everyone, Matt Trip here. If you

take pride in your work and hold yourself to a high standard, this is for you. Top Tech is back for 2026 with a

you. Top Tech is back for 2026 with a few changes I think you'll appreciate.

Techs, this competition isn't about flash, it's about skill. Our technicians

here at PTG are among the best in the industry. Top tech exists to recognize

industry. Top tech exists to recognize that. Bring the best together and let

that. Bring the best together and let the talent speak for itself. No matter

where you're at in your career, there is a place for you here. Show up, test your skills, and see how you stack up. Here's

what to know. Registration opens May 1st and runs through May 31st for both service and collision texts. The written

test will take place June 8th through June 19th for both service and collision texts. This will be done remotely,

texts. This will be done remotely, giving you flexibility with schedules and time off. Collision text. This year,

your tests will be provided digitally instead of the paper test you took last year. We've made some changes to how the

year. We've made some changes to how the top test takers will be recognized.

Determining who will compete in the hands-on competition is still the same.

The top four techs from each service category will join the top three techs from Body and Paint here in Dallas for the hands-on competition where you will determine who the best of the best

really is. In prior years, we had

really is. In prior years, we had location winners. This year, we're

location winners. This year, we're making a change and awarding the top 40 total test scores in service and top 10 inclusion who are not competing in the hands-on competition in Dallas. Awards

and prizes will be announced at a later date. Finals week this year will be in

date. Finals week this year will be in Dallas September 17th through the 19th.

We'll kick things off together, spend a full day competing, taking time to enjoy the trip, then we'll close with an awards celebration.

We have incredible technicians in this company and this is one way we make sure it doesn't go unnoticed.

I hope to see a lot of you in September.