Cornish manufacturer springs new energy into renewable sector

Working with Earthmill, one of the market leaders in supplying service and maintenance solutions to wind turbine owners, a team in Cornwall, from Lesjofors Heavy Springs UK, has developed an industry-specific platform that is progressively establishing Lesjofors as a spring supply expert within the field.

Wind power spring innovation
Luke Smith, Managing Director of Lesjofors Heavy Springs UK, based in Redruth, says: “Evolving our spring designs to align with advances and innovations in wind turbine designs is only possible through customer
relationships, the like of which we have with Earthmill. 

“Our technical platform enables us to learn design advances alongside our customers, to listen and share experiences, to understand the unique environmental demands on the product and to deliver spring solutions that meet the rapidly advancing technologies and materials associated with renewables.

“Earthmill’s dedication to providing the very best customer service and supplying only the most efficient and reliable technologies to their customers is a value we mirror at Lesjofors. The drive to
achieve the highest quality across both our operations has resulted in a wealth of wind energy expertise.”

Sustainability verification value
This year, the Lesjofors Group achieved verification from the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), committing to drive ambitious climate action across its global organisation. Achieving this first for the spring manufacturing industry, the group has also heightened its focus on working closer with the renewables sector.

Justin Simmonds, Technical Manager at Lesjofors Heavy Springs UK, adds: “Our working partnership with Earthmill, and
other renewable customers, is mutually beneficial and valuable as it is based on the sustainable values that drive us. 

“Designing technical solutions that deliver against these values is one of the most rewarding elements of our work.”

Partnership secures performance
Earthmill’s Head of Operations, David Smith concludes: “As wind energy continues to be a key supplier of electricity, the demands on the industry and the environment, are increasingly under pressure. 

“Partnerships with quality component suppliers are essential for the network to operate
at the turnover required. This is why our customer relationship with Lesj?fors is so crucial, as we know we can trust and rely on their springs and supply service to meet the demands of our industry.

The group’s focus on a more sustainable pathway is also a key reason why they are such a valued supplier.”

The Lesj?fors Group is also working to enhance its product development process, engaging with customers and suppliers to increase the share of recycled metals, and developing lower carbon footprint metals across its product line.

* Data supplied by the European Commission