Precision Diamond Tooling manufacturer, DK Holdings Limited, is proud to announce that Freddy Beard, our CAD/Production Apprentice, has been named a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year Award by Composites UK.
Freddy joined DK Holdings in October 2024 and is working towards his Level 2 City & Guilds qualification in Engineering. Alongside his studies, he follows a structured programme within the company, gaining hands-on experience in CAD, machining, CNC operations, and our specialist diamond tooling departments. His enthusiasm, technical ability and positive attitude have already made a lasting impact across both design and production.
Andrew Gentle, Managing Director of DK Holdings, said:
“We are incredibly proud of Freddy’s achievement. Young people like him are the future of UK Manufacturing, they bring energy, fresh ideas and a determination to learn. At DK Holdings, we have been manufacturing precision diamond tooling for over 65 years, and apprenticeships are vital to ensuring that expertise is passed on. Freddy has become a real asset to the team, and we are delighted to see his hard work recognised.”
The winner will be announced at the Composites UK Industry Awards Dinner taking place on 29th October 2025.