What Needs to Be Done to Boost British Engineering?
Whilst British engineering is far from dead, news stories frequently bemoan how little fresh engineering talent is coming through in the UK today, and increasingly coordinated efforts are being planned to try and rectify this dearth of interest in engineering. Recently, James Dyson (left) has become the latest high profile person to take action in… Continue Reading …
UK Designer Develops New Comfortable High Heels…With Springs
High heels frequently pose a problem for women. They look extremely glamorous and are just too good to resist, but they simply aren’t all that practical; especially when they are worn for long distances. With that in mind, the news that some brand new ‘no-hurt’ high heels have been developed is extremely welcome, but what… Continue Reading …
Women in Engineering
Women have always been typically underrepresented in the UK engineering sector, and, in light of the current difficulties surrounding British engineering, there is an increasingly coordinated initiative to try and change this situation. As family-owned spring manufacturers, we fully support the notion that women can play a vital role in the engineering industry, but we… Continue Reading …
Why Our Childhoods Wouldn’t Be The Same Without Springs
It’s fair to say that the humble spring may not always seem to be the most glamorous device in the world, and whilst few people would argue that springs are not essential within society, far less would vehemently state that they are ‘fun’. However, when you start thinking about it, many of our favourite childhood… Continue Reading …
Award Winning Achievements at Airedale Springs
Here at Airedale Springs, we pride ourselves on the quality of our service and products, the dedication of our staff and our commitment to the environment. Whether our customers are looking for a small batch of handmade, bespoke springs or a bulk order of compression springs, we consistently enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that we’re… Continue Reading …
Clock Springs: Not What You Might Think…
Compression springs are the most common type of springs manufactured by volume. Springs take many forms and their shape and use is exceptionally diverse. For example, most people will only associate a compression spring form alongside springs, but there are actually a huge number of springs that don’t look like this at all. One of… Continue Reading …
Engineering Britain’s Future
British engineering is some of the best in the world and we have a proud tradition of providing intelligent engineering solutions to some of the most complex problems. The news for British engineering has been very positive over the last few months as the UK economy has continued to improve. Here at Airedale Springs we… Continue Reading …
Springs: The Essentials
Springs are a critical component in most applications within our everyday lives and are often taken for granted as they are commonly hidden from view. Products that use springs in their operation, such as switches, valves, motion control, and many more, would have an erratic function or even fail without them. Although they provide a vital… Continue Reading …
Rejoining the EIA
Airedale Springs Rejoins the Engineering Industries Association: Why It Matters for Our Customers The world of spring manufacturing is an ever-evolving landscape that demands not only precision but also an acute awareness of industry trends and best practices. In our continuous effort to elevate our services and keep our commitment to our clients, we’re thrilled… Continue Reading …
Manufacturing Excellence at Airedale Springs
For over 75 years, family-run Airedale Springs has lived by its philosophy of being “small enough to care, big enough to mean business”. In manufacturing springs, wire forms and pressings, our team prides itself on its technical expertise and manufacturing excellence with bespoke components. Read on to discover how we are able to maintain our… Continue Reading …