Aims of the ESA

The ESA has been established to work towards:

	harmonisation of appropriate standards
	harmonisation of appropriate legislation
	development of sealing technology
	environmental protection

... a safe environment for society...

... and a safe and secure working place for employees ...

Overall, the ESA operates to :

	act as a forum, in which issues of common interest can be discussed and actions formulated
	act as a point of contact with other appropriate organisations
	raise the credibility of the sealing industry
	act for the benefit of Member Companies
	give Member Companies a business advantage and differentiation over non-members

In particular, the ESA operates as an international group on issues where an individual Company may have limited influence, such as in influencing:

the European Union, in terms of

(a) relevant standards, and
(b) relevant legislation

	national organisations
	other appropriate associations
	the customer base (particularly through education and training initiatives)

ESA Aims and Achievements

Medium Term Vision

Where do we want to be in 5 years time?

ü an influential contributor to relevant legislation which will have an impact on sealing technology in Europe (we want the European Commission to seek our assistance in the development of appropriate legislation)

ü an influential contributor to EU standardisation issues with regard to sealing technology (we want CEN to seek our assistance in the development of appropriate standards)

ü an influential contributor to other international standards with regard to sealing technology (we want ISO and others to seek our assistance in the development of appropriate standards)

ü recognised internationally as the competent voice of the European sealing industry

ü providing good value to our Members

How will we get there?

ü develop a key contacts list at European, national and international level:

ü participate in relevant standardisation activities:

ü raise our profile and credibility through appropriate activities:

ü participate internationally as appropriate through collaboration with other relevant organisations

ü establish a market database for our industry sectors and review trends every year