The Midea Club Flash Installation ASEAN Tournament 2025 Finals concluded successfully this week in Foshan, China, celebrating the pinnacle of professional skill and service excellence that delivers comfort to households across Southeast Asia. After an intense, multi-round competition among elite installers from Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Mark Kevin Peña from Airconex Philippines Inc. of the Philippines awarded the CHAMPION-MASTER OF SPEED 2025, receiving the championship trophy and a US$5,000 cash prize. Lui Kher Sze from Malaysia claimed first runner-up, while Jeorme Pumaren from Khierkian Air-Conditioning Services, also from the Philippines, secured second runner-up. The Philippines also earned the National Honor Award, recognizing the outstanding collective performance of its team.
The tournament, progressing through national preliminaries and finals, was designed to honor technical mastery and the commitment to superior service. The event’s “Wall of Honor”, where each finalist left a permanent handprint, symbolized Midea’s recognition of installers’ vital role—their expertise and dedication form the final, crucial link between technology and customer satisfaction.
The 5 standout installers from the Philippines team—who went on to win two of the top three spots in the global finals—have clearly demonstrated the team’s high standard of performance and excellence. Mark Kevin Peña from Airconex Philippines Inc., the Champion Master of Speed, has four years of experience and balances fun with professionalism. His strong work ethic and attention to detail earned him consistent performance throughout the rounds. With three years in the field, Jeorme Pumaren of Khierkian Air-Conditioning Services demonstrated that valuing time is key to success.
His quick hands and sharp focus make every second count. Homer Tibay from Airconex Philippines Inc., he approaches every challenge with self-belief, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to keep pushing forward, making him a model of perseverance for younger technicians. Vincent Gubat of Airconex Philippines Inc., with five years of experience, impressed judges with his steady growth and a balanced approach to ambition and professionalism.
The Finals showcased a powerful narrative of experience meeting ambition. The competition floor saw seasoned veterans with over 18 years in the field standing alongside a new generation of installers, creating a dynamic generational clash of skill and strategy. In that moment, national borders faded—it was Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam competing not as separate teams, but as a united community of elite professionals, bound by a shared passion for their craft.
Following the competition, installers visited Midea’s Innovation Park and Guangzhou Factory, gaining firsthand insight into the innovation behind the products they install. The tour highlighted Midea’s commitment to supporting service professionals through continuous learning and collaboration, strengthening the regional service ecosystem.
“This tournament honors our installers’ professionalism and dedication to service excellence,” said Sam Su, Sales and Marketing Director of Midea Air Conditioning. “Their work builds the trust that Midea customers rely on every day. We are committed to growing together and elevating industry standards across ASEAN.”
True to the spirit of “Master Speed, More Profits,” the tournament reinforces Midea’s mission to foster a community of excellence where professional service is celebrated, and customer satisfaction is guaranteed.
About Midea & Midea Group
Midea is one of over 10 brands operating under the Smart Home Business of Midea Group.
Founded in 1968, Midea Group is a leading global technology company and one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers. As a Fortune Global 500® enterprise, it ranked #246 in 2025. The Group has streamlined its core operations into six high-growth business pillars to drive future growth: Smart Home, Industrial Technology, Building Technology, Robotics and Automation, Midea Healthcare, and Annto Logistics.
The Midea brand believes in providing surprisingly-friendly solutions by adopting a consumer-centric and problem-solving approach. Going above and beyond for the future, constantly exploring and inventing to meet the ever-changing demand of our consumers – enabling them to “make yourself at home”.
Midea Group’s globally 63 production centers and around 190,000 employees in more than 200 countries and regions generated an annual revenue of $56.9 billion in 2024. Its 38 worldwide innovation centers and the strong commitment to R&D have resulted in more than 90,000 authorized patents to-date.