Brian Cooper reaches 50 Years continuous service with Airedale Springs
When Brian Cooper started work as a labourer at Airedale Springs on the 6th March 1967 at the tender age of 15, he probably didn’t give a thought as what he might be doing 50 years later. His family, on his mothers side, were from the Oxenhope area although Brian was born in Inverness. He… Continue Reading …
A Hopping Easter Bunny!
Here at Airedale Springs, we have four talented apprentices who continue to grow their skills every day through designing and manufacturing high-quality wire forms using our CNC machines. Just last year, we set them the challenge of designing a festive wire form, and our Alfie stepped up to the challenge by producing a Christmas Tree… Continue Reading …
NVQ Level 2 for Our Four Apprentices at Airedale Springs
The National Vocational Qualifications are comprehensive qualifications that include all aspects of the specific occupation and don’t need to be completed in a set period of time. Needing knowledge and experience in the area, a Level 2 NVQ is only awarded after a lot of hard work. This is something that four of our apprentices… Continue Reading …
We took Gold at Prestigious Regional Business Awards
Airedale Springs are proud to have won the Business Growth Award at this year’s prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards which was given in recognition of a Company delivering dynamic business growth through a consistent growth strategy. Airedale Springs Ltd was up against stiff competition from a range of innovative businesses – small and large –… Continue Reading …
We are Up for the Business Growth Award!
The Engineering Employer’s Federation, also known as the EEF, is a British organisation that focuses on helping, aiding, and recognising manufacturing, engineering, and technology-based businesses across the UK. The EEF provides said businesses with advice, guidance, and support in important aspects of businesses, such as health and safety, employee relations, information and research, and the… Continue Reading …
Success Story: An Airedale Springs Apprentice
Alfie has been an apprentice here at Airedale Springs for two years. We believe strongly in promoting engineering skills in young people, and we particularly invest in local talent from around where we are based. Living in Oakworth, Alfie stood out for his enthusiasm and willingness to learn, and we know his future in engineering… Continue Reading …
We Welcomed Haworth Primary School Year 5 Pupils
On the 20th June Airedale Springs was delighted to welcome a Year 5 class from Haworth Primary School. Accompanied by some of their teachers the pupils were given an introduction to the company and the many types of springs manufactured here. Our staff did a fantastic job of explaining their responsibilities and demonstrating their skills… Continue Reading …
A Double Win for Airedale Springs at the Bradford Means Business Awards 2016
The best of Bradfords business was celebrated at this year’s Telegraph & Argus Bradford Means Business Awards, when hundreds attended a glittering ceremony held at the Aagrah Midpoint Suite in Bradford. Competition was keen as local businesses large and small competed to have their achievements recognised and Airedale Springs were delighted to be awarded Manufacturer of the… Continue Reading …
“To Walk Invisible” Actor visits Airedale Springs Ltd
Megan Parkinson who is playing the part of Martha Brown in the BBC production of “To Walk Invisible” visited Airedale Springs this week to meet her old work colleagues. “To Walk Invisible” written and directed by Sally Wainwright is a drama about the Bronte family and is being filmed in locations in and around Haworth… Continue Reading …
Board Changes at Airedale Springs
Airedale Springs is proud to announce key changes to further strengthen its Board of Directors. Sue Brook, who joined the Company in 2011 as Business Development Manager to project manage the move into the new factory, has been promoted to Commercial Director and Sean Parkinson, who has been a Director of the Company for over… Continue Reading …