The ESA portfolio of online training courses continues to grow, with the latest addition being the first from the Mechanical Seals Division.

The AGM saw several new people volunteering to take up positions vacated by others. We introduced Sandy Van den Broeck as our new ESG Director. We also saw the changeover of Chair this year, with Simone Wilson stepping down after many years overseeing the ESA and being replaced by John Morton.

Our 2024 AGM 2024 in Prague was elevated by three guest speakers, including Jasna Suhadolc from Actuado, who captivated the audience with her presentation on the transformative impact of AI in various industries. For those who missed it, here is a summary of the main topics discussed.

For Kastaş Sealing Technologies (ESA member company), using storytelling as a marketing method has been paramount. Their article explores the benefits and challenges of storytelling and its role in differentiating brands and building relationships with customers in the competitive B2B landscape.

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

ESA Chair Simone Wilson warmly invites all ESA members to our AGM in Prague, where we will address the current challenges facing the industry and explore opportunities for growth. Let’s shape the future of the ESA together.

This year's AGM is set for April 22–24 at the Hilton Hotel in Prague, scheduled a month earlier than usual to benefit costs, availability, and our carbon footprint.

Stay up-to-date with the recent developments concerning PFAS and their restriction proposal.

To investigate the environmental impact of face-to-face meetings, ESA Secretary General Mark Neal calculated his carbon footprint for attending a meeting in Munich. Read what he found out.

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.