ESA's ESG Director Sandy Van den Broeck was featured in the April 2025 issue of Valve World, where he shared thoughts on the complex regulatory landscape surrounding PFAS and what a possible ban could mean for the sealing industry.
ESA’s Technical Director Ralf Vogel reports on the past and ongoing projects and activities of the separate divisions within the ESA.
The ESA portfolio of online training courses continues to grow, with latest two modules on gasket selection and containment devices for mechanical seals.
The European Drinking Water (EDW) industry initiative is an alliance of 32 trade associations, including the ESA, representing industries supplying products or materials used in drinking water applications and municipal drinking water supply within the EU.
As part of our ongoing “spotlight on members of the ESA” feature, we present DLR Elastomer Engineering, a UK-based manufacturer of rubber products serving a wide range of industrial sectors worldwide.
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.
Many companies see CRM primarily as a sales tool, but it can benefit other departments too. From tracking technical trends to improving customer service and production planning, a well-used CRM can help teams work smarter together.
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.