Top Ways Automation Can Save You Money
Keeping costs down is important for manufacturing businesses, and we know this all too well as spring manufacturers. A great way to achieve this is by investing in automation, which can take many forms. Perhaps you’re looking to install an automatic assembly machine or buy CNC equipment to create wire forms and springs – automation… Continue Reading …
The Importance of Upskilling Staff
Upskilling a team is always a good decision, as it helps staff to stay up to date with the latest developments in the industry and to learn new skills that allow them to keep up with the current manufacturing landscape. Even without issues like Brexit and the pandemic, there’s still a skills gap in the… Continue Reading …
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 …
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 …
Airedale Springs Are Accepting New Business Enquiries
Many companies have been forced to shut doors or are still unable to operate to their full capacity. We’re pleased to say that Airedale Springs, however, are working as normal.
Brompton: Wheels for Heroes
Airedale Springs work with a wide range of industries and sectors, providing springs and wireforms to many businesses and companies. One of those is Brompton. The brand’s history dates back to 1975, when its inventor and founder, Andrew Ritchie, created prototypes of Brompton bicycles from his bedroom. Nowadays, these bikes are hand brazed at Brompton’s… Continue Reading …