“The dynamics of our industry are in continuous flux,” notes ESA Chairman John Morton as he looks back on a productive time that has passed since our last newsletter.

We are pleased to confirm that the ESA AGM 2025 will take place from April 14 to 16 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The provisional schedule and hotel reservation details are now available. We look forward to seeing you there.

The ECHA's scientific committees for Risk Assessment (RAC) and Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) reviewed PFAS restrictions in the petroleum, mining, textiles, and food packaging sectors.

As part of our ESG programme, the ESA is exploring sustainable alternatives to plastic spacers for spiral wound gaskets and polyethylene (PE) plastic foil, examining biodegradable solutions and paper-based replacements.

We’re thrilled to share some exciting updates from our recent Blue Sky Meeting in Düsseldorf, where we explored new ideas and strategic directions that will ensure the ESA remains an innovative and valuable resource for the sealing industry.

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

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.

The ESA is making its sealing technology training courses more accessible through AI-powered translations.

As part of our ongoing "spotlight on members of the ESA" feature, we present Ceetak, a supplier of high-performance sealing solutions since 1974, and OVE Plasmatec GmbH, a family-owned company specializing in surface refinement of elastomers.

The ESA Packings Division and DHBW Mannheim University are testing packing materials for hydrogen applications.

India continues to focus on new and renewable energy, especially across the sectors of Hydrogen, Solar and Nuclear projects. This September also saw two major exhibitions held, Boiler India 2024 and the first Valve World India.

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