Why Innovation is Important in Manufacturing
Reviewing your daily processes is important in any business, but especially so in manufacturing. Realising that any part of your business could be changed to work in a quicker or more efficient way is the path towards moving in front of rival companies. In this article, we consider the importance of innovation and the things… Continue Reading …
The Evolution of Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineering, otherwise known as aeronautical or astronautical engineering, refers to the engineering involved in creating, constructing and developing aircraft and spacecraft. This means all vehicles that operate in the Earth’s atmosphere, as well as those that operate outside the atmosphere in space.
An Insight into Our Chairman – Tim Parkinson
As a family run spring manufacturer with a rich history, we thought it would be good to get some insight from our Chairman, Tim Parkinson, on his personal journey through the company. Tim also offers some insight into how the Company has grown over the course of history and some of the roles he holds… Continue Reading …
The Importance of a Motivated Workforce in Manufacturing
Ensuring your workforce is motivated is vital to the long-term success of any company; this is especially true for businesses in the manufacturing sector with the industry’s productivity levels consistently dropping over the last few years. We will take a look at just why it is so important for manufacturing companies to have a motivated… Continue Reading …
Exclusive Members of Airedale Springs’ 25-Year Club
In business, finding employees who will stay with you for an extended period of time can be challenging. With personal circumstances, pay and company benefits being major contributors to staff moving between jobs, finding the right balance needed to keep staff consistently engaged and happy is extremely difficult. Here at Airedale Springs, we appear to… Continue Reading …
Airedale Springs: Investing in the Future
Investing in the future of your business is absolutely vital to ensure that your company doesn’t fall behind your competitors. With that in mind, spring manufacturer Airedale Springs have placed heavy emphasis on building off the back of a hugely successful 2018, by investing in the future of the company. From future investment in a CRM… Continue Reading …
Manufacturing in 2019
The UK manufacturing industry underwent some turbulent times in 2018, with productivity struggling to meet the highs of years gone by. The question on everyone’s lips at the start of 2019 is just how will the industry fare this year? It’s fair to say that engineering in 2019 looks set to be a continuation of… Continue Reading …
Looking Back on 2018
2018 has been a good year for us at Airedale; we’ve introduced new machines into our warehouse, gained some new names in our exclusive 25-years’ service club, and had another great year with apprenticeships. In this article, we’ll reflect on our best moments from 2018, including some aspirations for 2019. The Roll of Honour Ever… Continue Reading …
Robotics in the Manufacturing Industry
Robots are completely changing the face of manufacturing and there’s good reason for that. With huge savings to be made in the long term and the consistent production of high-quality products, robots are an extremely appealing investment for any manufacturing company. In this article, we take a look at just how useful robots have been… Continue Reading …
Why the Engineering Industry Needs More Women
Engineering has been a male-dominated field for as long as the industry has been around, and despite continued support and demand for female engineers, there is still a significant difference in the number of men and women applying for engineering-based jobs and courses. The reasons behind this discrepancy are plentiful; however, if the industry is… Continue Reading …