14th March is ‘Pi Day’. This is due to the resemblance the date has to the figure Pi to two decimal places – 3.14 – when written in the format month/day as it is in the USA – along with American Samoa, Guam, Japan, Cayman Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Ghana, Kenya, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Panama, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Togo, the Virgin Islands and Canada! The christening of 14th March as Pi Day was decided by US [...]
Everyone knows about World Book Day, first celebrated on 23rd April 1995 but now held each year on the first Thursday of March. However, did you know there’s also World Book Night? This evening event is held on World Book Day’s original date of 23rd April and – similarly to World Book Day – is an annual celebration of literature and the reading of it. Organised by The Reading Agency, the event unites people from different backgrounds and inspire [...]
At JB Springs, we’re all too aware of the fantastic work each our employees carry out on a daily basis in order for us to fulfil orders promptly and efficiently. With that said, long-standing team member of 18 years Andy Driscoll was acknowledged for his positive contributions at JB Springs through being nominated for the coveted Ian Smith Award - named in memory of our late employee who sadly passed away in August of 2019, his 40th year with [...]
We were delighted to reach the remarkable milestone of 130 years of business last year. Established in 1895 as a family-run company, and remaining so today, our award-winning manufacturing firm invests in the latest equipment to produce quality compression, tension and torsion springs as well as wireform products for a wide variety of clients. The business is thrilled to reach such a historic milestone. Managing director Alex Driver runs the company with his brother Christian since their late father, [...]
Last week saw the 14th annual National Apprenticeship Week, the theme of which was ‘Building the Future’. National Apprenticeship Week is an annual week-long celebration and recognition of apprentices and apprenticeships across the country. Our Apprentices JB Springs has been in the privileged position to provide placements for many local apprentices over the years. It is always incredibly rewarding to see them go on to achieve impressive feats. Back in 2016, we welcomed two apprentices – Joe Wright and [...]
Back in October, a very special book was published – Jo Nelson’s The Secret Story of Springs. What makes this book so special to us, is that we were asked to contribute our spring expertise – and duly did! Published by Oxford University Press, The Secret Story of Springs introduces children to the abundant applications in which springs are used – from tweezers to trampolines – and has a great glossary of 300 words to help children achieve success [...]
Our Sales Director David is a STEM ambassador with Transpennine STEM Ambassador Hub and joined the Wednesday and Thursday Fantastic Futures webinars. In his cameo, David shared Springtelligence knowledge, like how a tea bag uses springs and what to do if you’re asked to make something impossible…! It was great to hear from other industries, including Becky Richardson and Simon from the Trans-Pennine Upgrade Programme and Senior Director Jenny Thirlway from Iksuda Therapeutics on their development of cancer medicines – with the [...]
Robert Hooke was born in July 1635 in Freshwater, Isle of Wight. He made a name for himself at the age of 25 as the physicist who discovered the law of elasticity in 1660 (which came to be known as Hooke’s Law). Robert Hooke discovered: Hooke’s Law Micrographia Cells Universal Joint Balance Wheel Iris Diaphragm Hooke's Law Developed between 1658 and 1678 and published in 1679, Hooke’s Law states that the stretching of a solid [...]
It is fundamental to optimal spring operation and spring longevity that it fits and works freely within the space available. While this may sound obvious, insufficient space for a spring to operate within is a common cause of spring failure. How Fit and Function of Compression Springs Affects Spring Longevity Compression springs often fit over a rod, within a bore, or sometimes both. It is imperative that the spring does not rub on either of these. This will prevent [...]
Over the years, we have built well-established, close working relationships with our local schools and colleges – often visiting to present talks and host informative workshops. Another major way in which we use our facilities and capabilities to benefit the local community is employing apprentices. Jake Smith and Joe Wright, two of our recent recruits, have rapidly become very important members of our manufacturing team, while they were still studying for their EAL (Engineering Awards Limited) Level 3 Advanced [...]
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