How Springs Revolutionised Bicycles
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 Sheffield via the Pennines were a great advert for Yorkshire showing the beauty of region to the world. On Sunday 6th July after much preparation and anticipation the… Continue Reading …
Spring and wire form trends of 2014
With the world of technology constantly changing and developing it is vital that industries adapt to these changes in order to ensure that they are effectively meeting customer needs. The world of springs is no different and the onus is on manufacturers to make sure that they are aware of recent developments and trends. As… 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 …
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 …