The Story of Airedale Springs
The story of Airedale Springs has been a long and eventful journey that we are extremely proud of. From humble beginnings as a wire handle manufacturer to a leading spring manufacturer with a global customer base that still to this day relies on its strong family roots. Over the years we have seen our families,… Continue Reading …
How Brexit Will Affect Manufacturing
We’ve all heard it numerous times; Brexit, Brexit, Brexit. Wherever you stand on the matter, as of the 23rd June 2016 all 46,501,241 votes were counted and the results were announced – The UK had voted to leave the European Union.
3 Ways Automation Is Impacting UK Manufacturing
Predicting the way technology will progress in the future is a challenge. However, it’s not far-fetched to say that the latest technologies, like automation, are opening the door to a new era in global manufacturing. Automated tools like robots and AI are not just the latest tools in factories and warehouses around the world –… Continue Reading …
The RAF Celebrates its Centenary
The 1st April 2018 marked 100 years of the Royal Air Force, drawing attention to just how much has changed in the past century in the aerospace industry. This occasion is being celebrated until the end of November with events and activities up and down the country. With so much going on, this is a… Continue Reading …
The Biggest Moments in Engineering History
The history of engineering is long and fascinating. The rate at which engineering has progressed over the last few hundred years is incredible and there have been plenty of events and technologies that have paved the way for the engineering and technological marvels that we enjoy today.
Why are Apprenticeships Important?
At Airedale Springs, we know just how important our team is. Over the years, we have been lucky enough to work with generations of the same family, sometimes for 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years! As we have seen these generations come and go, we have been able to identify just how important future… Continue Reading …
The Most Influential Women in STEM
The most famous names in the STEM field are often men’s names. From Thomas Edison to Nikola Tesla, these names are associated with some of the most influential work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. However, there have been countless women throughout history who have made huge contributions to the field – some well-known, others… Continue Reading …
2018: The Year of Engineering
2018 marks The Year of Engineering, a campaign put in place to encourage more young people to consider engineering as a plausible career path. As the country faces a serious skills shortage within the engineering industry, the government are using this new campaign to attempt to close the gap and start training the next generation… Continue Reading …
The Many Uses of Clock Springs
Clock springs. Mainsprings. Power springs. Whatever you choose to call them, they are extremely versatile devices and ones that have a host of potential uses in a number of industries.
Why Springs are Essential in the Construction Industry
While it may not be immediately obvious when you use power tools or are carrying out a construction project, springs are a common component in pretty much every application. The construction industry makes use of springs on a daily basis, whether it’s through a suspension system in a vehicle that uses compression springs, or a… Continue Reading …