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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Nick Bajzek

America’s Best Installer Competition Comes to Tucson

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By Nick Bajzek

Once again, it’s that that time of year for the “America’s Best Installer” competition. Did you miss my coverage last year? If you did, here’s what it’s all about. 

Five competitors (including the defending champ Ray Blackwater) take a turn installing insulation products in a mock-home structure complete with construction obstacles. This year the installers will have to maneuver around an arched window, electrical outlets, pipes and a vaulted ceiling.

According to the news release, the contestants will be judged on workmanship, adherence to safety rules, speed/productivity and the amount of scrap they created. The winner receives a $10,000 cash prize and a traveling trophy, and the remaining finalists will be awarded with $1,500.

Here’s a video from last years’ competition: 


The event will occur in conjunction with the ICAA tradeshow and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at the Hilton El Conquistador in Tucson.

2009’s Contenders:

• Ray Blackwater – San Juan Insulating & Drywall (2008 Defending Champion)
• Heberto Huerta-Torres – Insulating Inc. (Regional Winner - Winder, GA)
• Miguel Martinez – Progressive Insulation & Windows (Regional Winner- Willows, CA)
• Matt Fletcher – IBP / All In One and Moore (Regional Winner- Penbryn, NJ)
• Ritchie Arviso – San Juan Insulating & Drywall -- (Regional Winner - McPherson, KS)

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