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

Apprentices Complete Training

We would like to congratulate our apprentices on completing their apprenticeship training. Well done to Joe Wright who has completed his Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology, and to Ben McEwan, George Carmen, and Scott Tennant, who have all completed their Level 2 Diploma Foundation in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Good luck in the next levels of your training.

By |2019-09-11T10:56:46+01:00September 11th, 2019|

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 |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 |2019-09-11T15:31:17+01:00September 11th, 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 |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 |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 |2019-07-01T16:21:40+01:00June 27th, 2019|

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John Binns Springs A CGR Company Ltd Airedale Business Centre, Ghyll Way, North Yorkshire, Skipton BD23 2DD, For Sat Nav please use BD23 2TZ

Phone: 01756 797979

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