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JB Springs Supply Chain Unaffected By Coronavirus

We have been asked by a number of our customers if our supply chain is likely to be affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus originating from China.As a UK spring manufacturer, we source the vast majority of our raw materials from the UK and Europe and do not have any originating from China. As a result, our supply chain is currently unaffected by the coronavirus. We will, of course, advise if the situation changes.Companies should act promptly to assess [...]

By JB Springs|2020-08-26T13:01:08+01:00February 21st, 2020|

JB Springs brings Springtelligence to Low Ash Primary School

Recently JB Springs visited Low Ash Primary School in Shipley, following a competition at Bradford Science Week. JB Springs took Springtelligence to the Year 3 classes at Low Ash Primary School and taught them the basics of springs and where they are used in our daily lives. The pupils carried out an experiment, which involved looking at how increased extension of a spring-loaded catapult provided a greater force. This was done by measuring how far chocolate snowmen and Santa Claus [...]

By JB Springs|2019-12-16T14:03:15+00:00December 16th, 2019|

JB Springs visits M-Sport for Christmas day out!

As part of JB Springs' Christmas day out, the team visited M-Sport in Cockermouth. M-Sport operates a flourishing global motorsport business and provides the engineering expertise behind the award-winning range of Ford rally cars, as well as the Bentley Continental GT3. The JB team was treated to a tour of facilities, and also undertook some team-building exercises as part of a presentation about the future plans for JB Springs. Thank you M-Sport for having us, it was a great [...]

By JB Springs|2019-12-16T13:58:41+00:00December 16th, 2019|

Skipton STEM Ambassadors Unite!

We were delighted to welcome fellow Skipton-based STEM ambassadors and teachers to JB Springs last week. MD Alex Driver led the group on a tour of the factory, as well as discussing how important it is to support kids who find it hard to engage with school by showcasing the range of activities developed through our Springtelligence programme over the last two years. It was great to see others demonstrating their passion & enthusiasm for sharing the excitement of [...]

By JB Springs|2020-08-26T13:13:17+01:00November 7th, 2019|

New E-Commerce Spring Website Shortlisted For Award

JB Springs’ innovative new e-commerce website has been shortlisted in the ‘Web Development Project of the Year’ category in the 2019 Digital Entrepreneur Awards. The website has been nearly two years in development and has gradually evolved during that time to now offer, what we believe, is the slickest, most comprehensive online custom spring buying experience in the world. JBSprings48.com allows the user to create and order over 200 million product (spring) variations based on their inputs and once [...]

By JB Springs|2020-08-26T13:15:10+01:00October 30th, 2019|

Skipton Girls’ High School Prepare For Regional Land Rover Competition

Work is already underway at Skipton Girls’ High School as they prepare to enter several teams in the Land Rover 4X4 In Schools competition again. Last year SGHS reached the National Finals of the competition and the 4x4 teams have been really busy developing their 4x4 cars in preparation for the Regional Finals on the 10th January, held at the National Centre for Motorsport Engineering. JB Springs went along to help provide advice and support to the teams in [...]

By JB Springs|2019-10-30T16:56:57+00:00October 30th, 2019|

School & College Visits For Bradford Manufacturing Weeks

JB Springs hosted engineering and motor vehicle students from Keighley College as part of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks. Russell Baker, the college’s motor vehicle course leader thanked the JB Springs team adding that feedback was really positive with students gaining a lot from the visit. A further party of students from The Holy Family School in Keighley also enjoyed an afternoon visit the JB Springs factory. Both groups were given a factory tour as well as a talk on Springtelligence [...]

By JB Springs|2019-10-30T13:56:39+00:00October 30th, 2019|

Welcome To Our New Starters

JB Springs is pleased to welcome our new intake of apprentices who, alongside their college studies, will be trained on various roles on the shop-floor as well as our Springtelligence programme. Richard Gaunt has also recently joined us in a production support and quality role. Richard previously worked at Keighley Laboratories so brings a wealth of experience in metallurgy and testing procedures. Photo from left to right: Apprentices: Alex Ridehalgh, Matthew Mcewan, and Samuel Fox. Production Support: Richard Gaunt [...]

By JB Springs|2019-10-30T14:30:24+00:00October 30th, 2019|

JB Springs Complete Robot Training With RARUK Automation

Christian, Steve, Tom, and Joe (and Kevin the Robot) completed their robot training with RARUK Automation. JB Springs acquired a robotic arm that needed to complete Springtelligence training before it joined the production team - just like any other employee(!) Some of the JB Springs team also had to learn how to use the UR10 E series robot. The team carried out training with RARUK Automation, a UK robotics and automation company that specialise in collaborative robots, industrial robots, [...]

By JB Springs|2021-11-09T13:53:43+00:00September 11th, 2019|

Employees Raise Money For Great Causes

Over the summer several JB Springs employees took part in the Northern Total Warrior and Tough Mudder events. The Gargrave Warriors raised £10,000 for new IT equipment for Gargrave Primary School at the Great Northern Total Warrior in Braham Park. The Total Warrior challenge is a 12k course that includes obstacles like the ‘Human BBQ’, ‘The Plunge’ and ‘The Shocker’. The team enjoyed the challenge so much they are hoping to do it all again next year. Nicola Wiseman [...]

By JB Springs|2019-09-11T15:30:40+01:00September 11th, 2019|

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