Another member of the 25 year club
Barbara Rowen has become the 46th member of our exclusive 25 year club. Barbara originally joined the Company in 1964 as an operative, she left the Company in 1972 to have a family and returned again in 1989 just after the Company moved into Ebor Mills. Barbara has worked in various departments over the years and… Continue Reading …
New Apprentices at Airedale Springs
Max Greathead from Haworth and Alfie Moses from Oakworth have joined Airedale Springs as CNC machine setter apprentices. Both are undertaking NVQL2 in Manufacturing Process Operations which includes spring making. They have received induction and basic spring manufacturing training under the watch full eye of Brian Russell who has come out of retirement to oversee… Continue Reading …
A Fond Farewell….
September saw the retirement of one of our Senior Operatives Jean Powley. Jean has spent over 41 years with the Company working in many different departments. During the 1970/80s Jean was one of 5 sisters who worked for the Company at the same time. She married David Powley one of our senior setters in 1994…. Continue Reading …
Tour De France – Grand Depart – Stage Two passes our front door!
Airedale Springs supplies springs and wire forms to many well-known bicycle manufactures and the Tour was an ideal opportunity to demonstrate to the community what we do. Yorkshire was privileged this year to host “The Tour de France – Grand Depart”. The two stages from Leeds to Harrogate via the Yorkshire Dales and York to… Continue Reading …
Airedale Springs Director supports the Great British Relay
Airedale Springs Production Director, Steven Hart (pictured right with his cousin Paul Raynard) took part in this year’s 7,000 kilometre-long Great British Relay. The event was possible due to hundreds of local runners taking turns to carry a baton all the way around the coast of Great Britain. On the 13th July Steve completed his… Continue Reading …
75 Pints and Still Standing!
Last month Sharon Ibbotson received a very prestigious award from the Blood Donation Service. Since starting at the age of 18 Sharon has donated a grant total of 75 pints of blood and has received a certificate and badge in recognition of her service. Sharon was encouraged to start donating by her sisters and she strongly believes… Continue Reading …
Another member of our 25 year club!
Airedale Springs recognises the achievements of its staff. The ultimate recognition is becoming a member of our 25 year club. This is awarded to an employee who reaches 25 years of continuous service with the Company, so far, 44 employees have achieved this milestone of whom over half are still employed! In April this year,… Continue Reading …
Award Hat-Trick for Airedale Springs
At a glittering awards ceremony on the 16th May the finalists of the 2014 Keighley Business Awards were announced. This year, the awards ceremony was a glamorous black-tie affair for 220 guests, held at the Victoria Hall and hosted by BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration. Out of 10 award categories Airedale Springs were awarded… 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 …
We Won Another Prestigious Award for Environmental Performance
Airedale Springs were awarded runner up in the EEF’s Environmental Efficiency Award category at it’s prestigious awards ceremony earlier in the month. The EEF publicly commended Airedale Springs for designing and building an energy efficient factory, reducing lighting energy costs by 75% and generating over 20% of annual energy usage from solar power. Chairman, Tim Parkinson… Continue Reading …