Dunlop Aircraft Tyres' apprentice Adam Cox was highly commended
for his work at EEF's Future Manufacturing Awards in Gaydon
yesterday.
Cox, 23, was named runner-up in the Outstanding Achievement by a
Final Year Apprentice Award for his work in the design of aircraft
tyres for some of the world's newest civil and military
aeroplanes.
"I'm thrilled to have come second out of more than 100
applicants," said Adam. "The judges were particularly impressed
with my determination to develop a career in engineering.
"I have had fantastic support from Dunlop Aircraft Tyres during
my apprenticeship, including the opportunity to travel to Canada,
Japan and the United States to attend meetings and conferences.
"I also had the great pleasure of meeting during HRH The Duke of
York during his visit to the factory to celebrate the company's
centenary.
"I very much enjoy working in the aviation sector and playing my
part in the development of one of the most important components of
the aircraft."
Reporting directly to Dunlop Aircraft Tyres' technical director
Martin Pye, Adam has worked on the development of new tyres for
aircraft including the new Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jet.
"We're proud that against stiff competition from across the
Midlands, Adam was named runner up for the award," said Pye.
"Like all businesses, we compete for the best young talent and
I'm delighted that our apprentice scheme has provided the
foundation for Adam to achieve so much so early in his career."