Ozan Devlen shares his thoughts on stepping into the role of ESA Chair and on broader changes shaping our industry.

In his farewell message as ESA Chair, John Morton reflects on the Association's progress and the journey ahead.

At the AGM in Ljubljana, Ozan Devlen was appointed as ESA Chair, with Frank Weber stepping in as Vice Chair. Kamesh Narayanaswamy joined the Executive Committee, and Mark Horton took on the role of Treasurer.

Our website statistics for April 2025: insights on visitor numbers, page views, average visit duration, and top countries driving traffic.

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.