During our 2024 AGM, Nicolas Robin, Director of Plastics Europe's Fluoropolymers Product Group, gave an insightful presentation on the current situation on Fluoropolymers and the PFAS REACH restriction timeline. Read the summary of his presentation, and the latest information on the PFAS restriction from FPP4EU and ECHA.

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.

The ESA Annual General Meeting 2024 took place from April 22–24 in the stunning city of Prague and proved to be yet another memorable event, with captivating speakers, engaging discussions, and exciting new appointments within our organisation. Secretary General Mark Neal reports on the highlights.

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.

As part of our ongoing ‘Spotlight on members of the ESA’, we are pleased to introduce Clifford Springs, a UK-based company that specialises in the manufacture and global supply of high-quality seal energiser springs.

Read the latest update from the Fluid Sealing Association by Amy Hammarstrom, FSA President.

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.