The Gasket & Seals Show 2025, set to take place on March 19-20 in Amsterdam, will bring together industry leaders, engineers, and regulatory professionals to explore the latest advancements in sealing technology.

"Spring is the time to renew and regenerate, and that is the theme of our AGM this year," writes ESA Chairman John Morton in his latest message. The upcoming event in Ljubljana will introduce a refreshed format aimed at enhancing member engagement.

ECHA's RAC and SEAC Committees will hold their first 2025 meetings on the UPFAS restriction in early March, covering the following sectors: fluorinated gases, transport, and energy. Subsequent evaluations will cover lubricants, medical devices, and electronics manufacturing.

In World Pumps magazine's "PFAS: The big debate" series, the ESA’s ESG Director Sandy Van den Broeck emphasises the need for selective PFAS regulations that distinguish between harmful substances and safe fluoropolymers.

The ESA is advancing its plastics reduction initiative by exploring innovative biopolymer solutions for SWG spacers. The Flange Gaskets Division will evaluate initial samples and discuss this promising solution at the ESA AGM in Ljubljana this April.

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

The European Drinking Water Directive (DWD) mandates that starting substances, compositions, or constituents used in materials that come into contact with drinking water—from the source to the tap—must be listed on one of four European positive lists.

The Antwerp Declaration has gathered signatures from 1,300 organisations across 25 sectors, including the European Sealing Association (ESA). It urges the EU to complement the Green Deal with a European Industrial Deal to safeguard jobs and attract investment.

On February 4, 2025, Sandy Van den Broeck, ESG Director at ESA, and a number of key stakeholders gathered at the Plastics Europe office for the Fluoropolymers Downstream User Meeting.

Our latest website and LinkedIn analytics reveal interesting insights into how members and visitors engage with our content. Here are the main findings from last month.

Flexitallic, a global leader in industrial sealing solutions, has announced the winners of its second annual Solved! Awards in Paris, celebrating team members whose technical expertise and innovative problem-solving have had a significant impact on clients worldwide.

Flexitallic has announced a strategic collaboration with Finland-based TT Gaskets to drive business growth in the New Energy sector across the Nordic and Baltic regions.