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46 SMT007 MAGAZINE I NOVEMBER 2025 Repstronics, Almit, REHM Thermal Systems, Indium, Quantum Storage, Plato, AVEN, Chemtronics, Cov- entry, and Techspray. Key players from both the public and private sec- tors attended, including Lorena Villanueva (direc- tor of Global Electronics Association Mexico), Ángel David Ortiz Laguna (Guanajuato Ministry of Econ- omy), Salomón Ceballos (director of IECA), and Dan- iel Montes (director of JBC North America). Their message was unified and powerful that Mexico has the talent to compete at the highest level globally. The Winning Moment: A Champion Emerges The competition was tight and intense. Every con- testant gave their all, but only one delivered the final, decisive performance. His name echoed through the room like a last-minute goal: Pablo César Pérez Medina, representing Diram. With calm determination and surgical precision, Pablo claimed the title of Mexico's first national hand-soldering champion. His victory wasn't just personal; it was symbolic of an industry stepping confidently onto the world stage. Next Stop: Munich Pablo's win came with more than just a medal. He also earned a ticket to the world finals at productron- ica, the premier international electronics manufactur- ing event, held in Munich, Germany Nov. 20–21. There, he'll represent Mexico against the world's best, like stepping into the World Cup of soldering, ready to make his mark. A Spark Ignites: The Start of a New Legacy What took place in Silao wasn't just a contest, but the birth of a tradition that fuses talent, discipline, and a global vision. The final whistle may have blown, but the story is just getting started. The soldering iron is now in Pablo's hands and with it, the hopes of an entire country heading into its biggest match yet. SMT007 Juan Balderrama is the commercial and growth manager at Global Electronics Association Mexico. Pa b l o C é s a r Pé rez M e d i n a ▼