The ESA and its members were well represented at the Valve World Conference and Exhibition 2024, both as exhibitors and through significant contributions to the conference programme.

The Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) in the Americas and the European Sealing Association (ESA) operate in distinct regions, yet they pursue similar objectives and frequently collaborate on global matters.

A study by Fraunhofer IWM, initiated by EagleBurgmann and other members of the Freudenberg Group, examined the challenges of finding PFAS alternatives in sealing technology

As the year draws to a close, we have taken a detailed look at our digital performance in 2024. Here is an overview of the key metrics.

Modern CRM platforms include many powerful yet often unused features. From smart email templates and task automation to intuitive reporting and meeting scheduling, these capabilities can improve your day-to-day operations.

Welcome to this edition of the ESA newsletter. I hope you’ve enjoyed the European summer, whether that meant going on holiday to recharge your batteries or perhaps bingeing on the Olympics. Either way, I hope you are all well and ready for the second half of the year.

The US Department of Energy has commissioned a comprehensive study looking specifically at Fluoropolymers, a subgroup of the much larger class of fluorinated chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We have summarised the key points covered in this report.

The ESA is actively participating in shaping essential regulations for the sealing industry. Find out more about our projects in the Standards and Legislation Update.

ESA’s Technical Director Ralf Vogel reports on the past and ongoing projects and activities of the separate divisions within the ESA.

We are pleased to share an end-of-year report from our scholarship student, Ms. Ilya Gladkikh, who has successfully completed her second year in the MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering program.