How to Achieve a More Resilient Supply Chain
Supply chains are crucial for manufacturers, so it’s important they’re resilient to issues like political conflict, economic downturns and even pandemics. As UK-based spring manufacturers, we’re aware of the importance of strong supply chains, so we’re taking a closer look at a few strategies that can help create them – and how businesses can benefit… Continue Reading …
Made in Britain: Why Choose UK Manufacturing?
The Coronavirus pandemic and the UK’s departure from the EU have been challenging events for many industries across the country. Despite all the hardships and disruptions to business operations, something that has become clear is the importance of manufacturing to return to the UK. It is now predicted that many companies who previously offshored their… Continue Reading …
The Benefits of CNC Machines
Airedale Springs focuses on delivering the best springs and wire forms to clients in many different industries – to do this, we use the latest CNC machinery, which allows us to produce high quality work that surpasses your expectations. There are many benefits to using CNC equipment, and we’re discussing some of them below, especially… Continue Reading …
How the Pandemic is Helping Manufacturers to Be More Flexible
The country is under another lockdown and the pandemic is still going strong. This means that manufacturers can’t wait until things ‘go back to normal’, if that’s possible, and must find ways to adapt to the new circumstances. Flexibility is crucial for this. Businesses that are flexible are more likely to thrive, and the lockdown… Continue Reading …
Brexit and the Manufacturing Industry: Where Are We Now?
Now that the transition period is over and new rules came into effect on 1st January 2021, things have already changed for the UK, especially when it comes to trading and manufacturing. Many are concerned about the double effect of Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, but not everything is negative, as the withdrawal agreement comes… Continue Reading …
Lessons Manufacturers Learned from 2020
With the New Year just around the corner, we would like to reflect on the past twelve months. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was a year full of unique challenges, especially for manufacturers around the world. However, it’s important to take stock of all the lessons this challenging year has taught us in order… Continue Reading …
What Can Manufacturers Do to Minimise the Impact of Brexit?
The transitional period is coming to an end on 31 December 2020, and it’s crucial that manufacturers are ready for what the new year will bring. Brexit is still a vital issue for businesses across the UK and will likely continue to be for some time. As spring manufacturers, Airedale Springs is taking a look… Continue Reading …
COVID-19 and Automation: How Manufacturers Can Continue to Grow
Automation and robotics are fast becoming critical in today’s manufacturing, especially as the industry is going through its fourth revolution. However, their importance has never been clearer than with the COVID outbreak. There are now many benefits to investing in automation, with the main one being that it helps manufacturers to grow and thrive even… Continue Reading …
What is CNC Wire Forming?
Wire forming is key to what we do here at Airedale Springs, and we’re proud to have a large knowledgeable team capable of creating a huge range of products. In order to manufacture the exact designs required by our clients – which we make sure meet their industry requirements – we use only the latest… Continue Reading …
How Can Manufacturers Keep Costs Down?
Due to the pandemic, many manufacturing businesses are struggling or looking to save money. UK manufacturing appears to be improving as a whole, but companies must do their best to ensure they’re not left behind. As spring manufacturers, we’re taking a look at how you can cut costs while maintaining the same levels of quality… Continue Reading …