Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Apprentice Highly Recommended at EEF Awards

On November 11 the EEF announced the Midlands region winners in its 2010 Future Manufacturing Awards, and Dunlop Aircraft Tyres’ apprentice Adam Cox was honoured for the quality of his work. At a ceremony held in the Warwickshire town of Gaydon, Cox 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 Cox. “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,” he added. Reporting directly to Dunlop Aircraft Tyres’ technical director Martin Pye, Cox 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.”