On 8 July 2025, the European Commission published its Industry Action Plan to strengthen the chemical sector in Europe. The package outlines simplification measures, a planned revision of REACH by late 2025, a new standalone ECHA Regulation, and a PFAS Action Plan.

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 welcome Metrik Endüstri A.Ş. to the European Sealing Association. With over 20 years of expertise in high-performance compensator solutions, the company brings valuable knowledge and innovation to the ESA community.

The ESA is pleased to announce the release of our updated General Code of Conduct, a key step in strengthening our commitment to responsible business practices, sustainability, and ethical governance.

ESA is proud to support another Young Engineer project by means of a financial contribution. Young Engineer Martin Wand will execute the project “Testing and Evaluation of Different Expanded Graphite Packings with Hydrogen” at the laboratory of DHBW at Mannheim University, starting early October 2025 for a 6-month period.

Ceetak EU BV is delighted to announce the successful asset purchase of the Sealing Division of Profiltra BV. The acquisition is a strategic transaction which represents an important milestone in Ceetak’s continued growth and strengthens its position as a leading provider of sealing solutions across Europe.

To meet the increasing commercial importance and demand for its activities, the Metallurgical Laboratory at Cross Manufacturing has moved into new dedicated facilities which will also enable further expansion in the future.

Kastaş Sealing Technologies has recently introduced a new generation of guiding solution designed to meet the increasing performance demands in linear, oscillating, and slow-rotating motion systems.

Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of delivering high-performance sealing materials for the most demanding applications in the most critical industries.

In line with the “Strategic Rather than Tactical” guidelines highlighted during the ESA AGM in Ljubljana, SPETECH® has officially launched its Young Engineers Initiative (YEI) Team, a programme designed to open career opportunities for young talent and bring fresh energy into the world of gaskets and packings.

Suebel Seals offers training programmes in Brussels, Peterlee (UK), and Mumbai. The full-day programme on advanced sealing technology provides practical sealing fundamentals and can be added to the company's ISO, ASME certification programmes.

This case study by ESA member Teadit describes how a major chemical plant eliminated recurring leaks in its Bromine Tower by replacing rigid PTFE gaskets with Tealon™ TF 1570, a high-performance PTFE-based gasket material.