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Sir Arthur du Cros
Sir Arthur Philip du Cros, 1st Baronet du Cros (26 January 1871 28 October 1955) was a British industrialist and politician. He was managing director of Dunlop Rubber Company and Unionist member for Hastings. During the First World War, he took an active part in recruiting and provided motor ambulances for the war. He also was involved in munitions production, and the earlier development of aviation and mechanical transport. At one time a civil servant, he preferred a commercial career and with his brothers became a pioneer of the pneumatic tyre industry founded by his father in 1889. He held an appointment in the Ministry of Munitions and was honorary colonel of the 8th Battalion, Royal Warwickshires. Date: 1916
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Arthur Cros Director Dunlop Industrialist Managing Rubber Tyres
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Sir Arthur Philip du Cros, 1st Baronet (1871-1955), is depicted in this striking portrait photograph from 1916. Du Cros was a prominent British industrialist and politician, best known for his role as managing director of the Dunlop Rubber Company. His family had been pioneers in the pneumatic tyre industry since its founding by his father in 1889. Du Cros' contributions to industry and public service were significant during the First World War. He took an active role in recruiting efforts and provided motor ambulances for the war effort. In addition, he was involved in munitions production and the earlier development of aviation and mechanical transport. Prior to his commercial career, du Cros had served as a civil servant. Du Cros' dedication to service extended beyond his business pursuits. He held an appointment in the Ministry of Munitions and was honorary colonel of the 8th Battalion, Royal Warwickshires. This photograph captures du Cros in the prime of his career, as he played a vital role in shaping the industrial landscape of Britain during a time of great need and change. The Dunlop Rubber Company, which du Cros helped lead, would go on to become a global leader in the tyre industry. This photograph serves as a testament to the vision and determination of one man, who helped shape the course of history through his innovative business practices and public service.
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