The ESA has been established to work towards:

• harmonisation of appropriate standards
• harmonisation of appropriate legislation
• development of sealing technology
• safety, efficiency and environmental protection

Overall, the ESA operates to:

• act as a forum, in which issues of common interest can be discussed and actions formulated
• act as a point of contact with other appropriate organisations
• raise the credibility of the sealing industry

In particular, the ESA operates as an international group on issues where an individual Company may have limited influence, such areas including:

• the European Union, in terms of
  • (a) relevant standards, and
  • (b) relevant legislation
• national organisations
• other appropriate associations
• the customer base (particularly through education and training initiatives)