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Team on 08 January 2008
Apprentice wins recognition at
HepcoMotion
The Western region of the Apprentice of the Year competition now comprises Somerset as well as Devon and Cornwall.
HepcoMotion Apprentice Richard Kelland came joint second in the Western region of the Apprentice of the Year competition run by the EEF He received his certificate and prize after the finals in Weston-super-Mare in December 2007
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 Feb 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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In 2006 HepcoMotion Apprentice Katie Webber won the overall title.
Historically the competition has been run across six regions but in 2007 this was reduced to just three.
As a result the Western region, into which Tiverton falls, now comprises Somerset as well as Devon and Cornwall.
"The increased size of our region meant that Richard was up against the combined might of Devonport Dockyards and Westland Agusta in this round and still secured a joint second place", explained HepcoMotion's Training Manager, Bob Gregory.
"We are delighted by his achievement".
Richard's apprentice piece is a type of air engine with three cylinders in radial configuration.
"It's an impressive kit that has run effectively at speeds up to 4000rev/min", Bob Gregory said.
HepcoMotion has a long history of apprentice training.
Many in its management team have come up through the ranks following qualification.
"All of us in British engineering have a responsibility to promote the benefits of a career in this sector", according to Managing Director Ray Hall.
"This competition is a reminder that there is a lot of excellent young talent out there".
"They are the future of this industry and from HepcoMotion's point of view that gives me great confidence in the company's continued commercial success". Request free introductory details about products from HepcoMotion ...
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