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Students From Keighley College Welcomed As Part Of Bradford Manufacturing Week

As part of Bradford Manufacturing Week JB Springs will be welcoming two groups of students from Keighley College. Bradford Manufacturing Week takes place from 7th to the 18th of October. It is a unique event organised by Bradford Chamber of Commerce and is designed to showcase the district’s manufacturing strength to inspire, encourage and educate young people about the opportunities for a fulfilling and rewarding career in manufacturing - something we are very passionate about here at JB Springs. [...]

By JB Springs|2019-09-11T15:31:07+01:00September 11th, 2019|

JB Springs Attended The Bradford Science Festival

On the 20th and 21st, July JB Springs attended the Bradford Science Festival for the first time. The Bradford Science Festival is a free weekend full of fascinating science. This year’s festival explored a range of themes, including space travel, chemistry and caring for the environment. Held at Bradford’s National Science and Media Museum, the weekend was jam-packed, and provided hands-on discovery, exploration, and fun for people of all ages. JB Springs showcased spring-powered race cars and springy snakes [...]

By JB Springs|2019-09-11T15:31:17+01:00September 11th, 2019|

Measuring a Tension Spring using a Digital Vernier Caliper [Video]

How to measure a tension spring using a digital vernier caliper. Watch the video to find out more.

By JB Springs|2019-08-28T10:20:51+01:00August 28th, 2019|

Remembering Ian Smith

We are very sad to announce that Ian Smith passed away suddenly on the 16/08/19. Ian started at JB Springs straight from school back in October 1979 as a 16 year old, so this was his 40th year with the company. He was a hugely popular member of the team and shall be sadly missed. Ian was in charge of the grinding department with a skill set second to none. His experience, knowledge and guidance and above all his friendship [...]

By JB Springs|2019-08-27T11:30:23+01:00August 27th, 2019|

JB Springs Welcome a Robotic Arm to the Team

JB Springs have recently acquired the UR10 E series, a six axis robotic arm that is currently undergoing Springtelligence training before it joins the production team. The UR10 E series has five key benefits, including: flexible deployment, easy programing, fast set-up, fast payback and unobstructed collaboration for greater productivity. The robotic arm has been dubbed the Universal Robot family’s most powerful robot. At JB Springs, we are continually striving to develop our linear manufacturing, therefore investing in a universal [...]

By JB Springs|2019-07-02T15:31:40+01:00June 27th, 2019|

Former Employee Coaching The Winning Premiership Rugby Champions

Congratulations to former employee, Ian Peel, who was part of the coaching team for the winning Saracens rugby team at Twickenham in the Championship final last month. The Saracens secured the double by overturning an 11-point deficit to defeat Exeter Chiefs in a gripping Gallagher Premiership final. Read the match report here.

By JB Springs|2019-06-27T14:26:44+01:00June 27th, 2019|

Why apprenticeships are so important

Over the years, UK manufacturing has declined because we are not cost competitive. Consequently, to compete in a global market we have to do something special. We are not going to be cheaper than our global competitors which means that it is vital that we are more technically advanced. Improving productivity and continuing to be innovative are key factors in ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological thinking. To compete globally, UK manufacturers must embrace apprenticeships to excite [...]

By JB Springs|2019-07-01T16:21:40+01:00June 27th, 2019|

Bradford Science Festival meets Springtelligence

This July JB Springs will be attending the Bradford Science Festival, held at the wonderful National Science and Media Museum in Bradford. The festival is a free weekend packed with lots of activities, demos and games for the whole family. Every year the festival explores certain themes, and this year the themes include space travel, chemistry and caring for the environment. Last year the event attracted 34,000 visitors, and the STEM city tent, where Springtelligence will be located, is [...]

By JB Springs|2019-06-27T14:34:52+01:00June 27th, 2019|

Summer Solstice Saunter

JB Springs are sponsoring the Solstice Saunter, an annual run in aid of Manorlands Hospice. The Solstice Saunter is a five-mile run following the beautiful trails of Bolton Abbey. The Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice is based in Oxenhope, and provides expert palliative care, advice and support for people across Airedale, Wharfedale, Craven and North and West Bradford, who are living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families. The event starts from the Cavendish Pavilion car park and [...]

By JB Springs|2019-06-27T14:36:33+01:00June 27th, 2019|

Double Win For JB Springs at the Skipton Business Awards

JB Springs is delighted to announce that we were named ‘Best Engineering/Manufacturing Business’ and ‘Best Business of the Year’ at the Skipton Business Awards. The prestigious awards were held at The Rendezvous Hotel on Thursday 25th April. From 6:30pm business owners, family and friends gathered for a night of celebration in honour of Skipton’s best businesses. The judging panel were made up of independent business experts, including: Alison Davis, Head of Digital and Roy Prenton, Corporate Communications Consultant, Skipton [...]

By JB Springs|2019-04-30T09:20:48+01:00April 30th, 2019|

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