Why B2B Companies Need a CRM Tool Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are more than just contact management tools. A CRM is a comprehensive solution that improves customer understanding, optimises sales processes, fosters collaboration, and drives growth. When integrated with inbound marketing strategies, it helps B2B companies guide customers from initial interest to final purchase.

The Mechanical Seal Division proposed using Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to quantify the lifecycle footprint of sealing products. EPDs provide transparent, third-party verified data on products’ environmental impact, driving eco-friendly innovation across industries.

John Morton, Chairman of the ESA, reflects on the organisation's achievements and future direction, highlighting the sealing industry's critical role in a low-carbon, digital and resilient economy.

The FPP4EU, a sector group of CEFIC, held a meeting in June to provide an update on the U-PFAS restriction proposal. The updates presented focussed on the consultation findings, the opinion-making process, current status of the proposal, upcoming steps and stakeholder involvement.

ESA divisions are collaborating to reduce the use of plastics in member companies. By working together, we aim to develop more environmentally friendly products and packaging, accelerating the shift to sustainable options. An update from our ESG Director Sandy Van den Broeck.

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.

We recently invited all ESA members to participate in our survey to prioritise potential ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives. Twenty-five members contributed their votes. Here are the results.

As part of our ongoing “spotlight on members of the ESA” feature, we present Seval S.r.l., a company based in the province of Bergamo, Italy, which specialises in the production of rubber and metal gaskets.

ESA visited Achema 2024, the largest trade fair for chemical engineering, the process industry and biotechnology, held in Frankfurt from June 10-14, 2024.

Our website statistics for June 2024: insights on visitor numbers, page views, average visit duration, and top countries driving traffic.

Alberto Rocca has become the Vice Chair of the Packings Division. He has previously held various positions within the ESA, including Chairman of the ESA, and was actively involved in a number of product divisions.