As a country, the UK is investing record amounts into infrastructure for transport, renewable energy, and utility networks. Totalling more than £92 billion, these large-scale projects will place us into one of the most ambitious periods of infrastructure investment in…
The technology used in modern medicine has progressed at an exponential rate over the past decade. With AI being produced to help diagnose certain types of cancer, and robots to assist surgeons with different types of procedures, we’re in a…
Being a fleet engineer or procurement manager comes with a lot of responsibility. Often, you’re tasked with balancing lifecycle cost with quality, looking for longevity of parts, and minimising downtime when it comes to vehicles in your fleet. As such,…
The manufacturing world is constantly evolving. We have witnessed major changes in the spring industry alone over the past few years as technology has developed and improved. With all these changes, it can be challenging to keep track of what we…
One of the biggest challenges most manufacturers are facing is ensuring their carbon footprint is reduced as much as possible, whilst also maintaining high levels of productivity and product quality. Here, we will explore some of the simplest ways to reduce your company’s carbon…
This June, we celebrated an incredible milestone: Our 80th anniversary. From humble beginnings in 1945 to today’s state-of-the-art facility in Haworth, West Yorkshire, we’ve grown to become one of the UK’s leading spring and wire-form suppliers. In this blog post, we’re reflecting on our heritage, celebrating what has got us…
At Airedale Springs, we’ve seen first-hand how spring manufacturing is integral to the UK’s worldwide industrial landscape. The changes brought about by Brexit have reshaped the way we approach international supply chains and sourcing. New tariffs have been added, presenting…
The manufacturing industry is a powerful one. In 2025, the UK’s manufacturing sector contributes approximately 8.7% to the total UK economic output(Gross Value Added). This sector also accounts for around 7.9% of the UK’s total employment. A world without manufacturing would not be…
Springs are one of those invaluable components that often go unnoticed, until something goes wrong. While typically associated with mechanical devices or automotive systems, springs are also used in architecture to support the safety, flexibility, and resilience of modern buildings.…
Despite high-quality construction, metal springs can experience wear and tear over time, and this can be caused by several factors. This is especially the case if your springs are used frequently on a daily basis, under high load capacities or…