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Work experience manufacturing at JB Springs

Last month, we had the pleasure of hosting Joey Driscoll and Finlay Petrucci, who completed a week of work experience with us at JB Springs (pictured above respectively with long-standing employee Tom Cox who runs our WAFIOS Aktiengesellschaft FUL86 and other coilers). They experienced a range of areas around the factory and enjoyed their experience learning about the Springtelligence behind our spring manufacturing. Finlay sent us a very kind card thanking us for offering him the opportunity. He wrote, [...]

By JB Springs|2022-11-01T09:46:33+00:00August 11th, 2022|

This Month in STEM History

JB Springs was established as a spring manufacturer back in 1895. We’re always keen to dive not only into the history of the company but also the history of the engineering industry as a whole. We appreciate how past events have shaped and evolved the industry as we know it today. The month of June in years gone by saw many major STEM events occur, including: 1st June 1907 Frank Whittle, English aviation engineer and inventor of the jet [...]

By JB Springs|2022-07-15T08:22:29+01:00June 22nd, 2022|

Observing Volunteers’ Week

Each year, the first week of June marks Volunteers’ Week – a celebration and acknowledgement of the work carried out by volunteers. It also aims to raise awareness of the advantages of getting involved with volunteering; while also encouraging those not yet involved to look into the opportunities available in their area. Established in 1984 by Volunteering England, events and celebrations occur across the country, with each year having a different theme. This year’s theme is ‘A time to [...]

By JB Springs|2022-07-11T15:12:15+01:00June 3rd, 2022|

Two New Recruits

Last year we welcomed two new members of staff – Des and Lisa Martin – to our despatch and purchasing team respectively. The couple both served in the RAF and bring a wealth of experience in a range of areas, making them valuable people in the JB Springs team. Des joined the RAF aged 16 and served for 22 years as an aircraft enginee. He worked on a variety of aircraft Chinook helicopters, Tornado, Victor and Typhoon throughout his [...]

By JB Springs|2022-10-24T11:14:03+01:00June 2nd, 2022|

STEM Ambassador Work

Our director at JB Springs, Alex Driver, volunteers as a STEM Ambassador. This involves sharing his industry knowledge and expertise through hosting talks and activities to spark an interest in STEM in younger generations. A vital part of securing a pipeline of future talent within the industry is nurturing this interest at a young age. At JB Springs, our Springtelligence initiative is just one of the ways we inform and inspire young people who are making key decisions regarding [...]

By JB Springs|2022-07-14T15:22:28+01:00April 6th, 2022|

International Youth Day

Held annually on 12th August, International Youth Day is celebrated across 18 countries. The day aims to acknowledge the part played by youths globally in improving the societies and world around them. It also sheds light on their protection and involvement in community development. This year’s theme is ‘Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health’. The aim is to highlight the importance of young people’s involvement in innovations contributing to planetary and human health. At JB [...]

By JB Springs|2021-11-03T16:12:38+00:00August 10th, 2021|

Youth Skills Day

World Youth Skills Day was created back in 2014 at the general assembly of the United Nations. Held each year on 15th July, the event communicates the importance of skills and knowledge for the best chance of success in the working world. Over the last five years, the number of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) has increased by around 14 million – to 273 million in 2021. Last year, the effect of COVID on the working [...]

By JB Springs|2021-11-04T12:05:26+00:00July 9th, 2021|

JB Springs Feature in STEM Fantastic Futures

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 [...]

By JB Springs|2021-11-23T13:56:59+00:00December 9th, 2020|

What Did Robert Hooke Discover?

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 [...]

By JB Springs|2022-05-04T12:47:22+01:00November 14th, 2020|

10 interesting facts you might not know about Robert Hooke

Robert Hooke was a famous scientist best known for his discovery of the Law of Elasticity (now known as ‘Hooke’s Law’) and his published book of sketches - Micrographia. Despite this eponymous law being what Robert Hooke is most known for, there is so much more to this iconic figure in engineering than this discovery. Figure 1 - Robert Hooke In this blog post, we look at 10 interesting facts about Robert Hooke which you might not [...]

By JB Springs|2021-11-10T09:06:00+00:00June 21st, 2018|

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