On 7 February 2023, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published a preliminary version of the restriction dossier for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on its website. As part of the restriction process, a public consultation will be conducted by the ECHA from 22 March 2023 to 22 September 2023. Read more about the consultation. Chemours Webinars Chemours […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association are partners of Silicone Expo Europe 2023 and the Tape and Functional Film Expo. Silicone Expo Europe is a dedicated tradeshow and conference specifically for the silicone industry. Silicone Expo Europe is Europe’s only trade-show and conference for the silicone industry. Offering a vital networking opportunity for all verticals […]

Gasket fabricators – this webinar is for you! AXYZ CNC Specialists are ready to share tips and tricks on how to achieve the best possible edge finish when cutting gasketing materials like cork, rubber and compressed fiber! Learn optimal speeds, feeds, and machine configurations that will set you up for success! Watch how easy it […]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM NOVEMBER 2022 TO 19 JANUARY 2023 One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of elastomeric products is welcoming Members of the UKGSA to their HQ. On Thursday, 19 January 2023, DLR Elastomer Engineering Ltd is hosting a visit to their facility in Leyland near Preston. The company is a highly […]

AAG are opening their doors and inviting Members of the UKGSA to visit their UK head office in Telford, Shropshire on Tuesday, 20 September 2022 from 10.30am to 1pm. AAG, a leading global manufacturer of CNC router machines and waterjet solutions, joined the UKGSA in 2021. They are keen to showcase their facilities and products […]

We’re heading back to Shrigley for the UKGSA’s Annual Golf Day and Charity Dinner in 2022. The event will be held on Thursday 7th July 2022 at Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club in Cheshire. The event is open to Members of the UKGSA as well as their guests plus non-members are more than […]

MOVED TO 17 March 2022 The UK Gasket & Sealing Association has arranged a visit to the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. The Manufacturing Technology Centre was established in 2010 and is an independent research & technology organisation that aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Their vision is to inspire Great British […]

**NEW DATE** We’re heading to the birthplace of Industry for the UKGSA’s Annual Golf Day and Charity Dinner in 2021. The event will be held on Thursday 23rd September 2021 at the Telford Hotel Golf Resort in Telford, Shropshire. The event is open to Members of the UKGSA as well as their guests plus non-members […]

**In light of Coronavirus, unfortunately this event has been postponed to minimise risks to attendees and the host. We plan to rearrange the tour later in the year** We’re delighted to have secured a Technical Visit to Prodrive, a world-leading motor-sport and advanced technology business located in Banbury, Oxfordshire. UKGSA Members and visitors are invited […]

The Annual Race Night is always a popular event for our Members and will be held on Thursday 3rd October 2019 from 4pm with the first race at 5.45pm. The venue this year is Wolverhampton Racecourse which is one of the busiest racecourses in the UK with races all year round. We have booked a […]

The Fastener Exhibition & Conference 11th & 12th September, NEC Birmingham FREE The UKGSA has partnered with the Fastener Exhibition & Conference and is promoting this event to our Members. The showcases market leading suppliers of fastener and fixing solutions. Bringing together some of the finest minds in the industry, you’ll have the opportunity to […]

Advanced Engineering Plastics Visit to James Walker (Gourock site) Date: Thursday 5th September 2019 Location: James Walker, Unit 2, Faulds Park Industrial Estate, Faulds Park Road, Gourock, Inverclyde, PA19 1FB, Scotland UKGSA Member James Walker, are hosting a tour of their 8,200 sqm advanced engineering plastics site in Scotland. With extensive experience in thermoplastic engineering, […]

The Annual General Meeting of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) will take place at 9am on Thursday 27th June 2019 at Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club in Macclesfield, before the start of the Association’s Annual Golf Day. All Members, irrespective of whether they are attending the Golf Day, are welcome to […]

Our Annual Golf Day & fundraising Dinner will be held on Thursday 27 June 2019 at Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa near Macclesfield. Join us for our popular annual event – a day of superb Golf (or relax in the Spa) followed by a fundraising Charity Dinner in aid of Macmillan Cancer Research in the […]

We have organised a technical visit from 10.30am on 21 March 2019 to Clwyd Compounders in Wrexham. Clwyd Compounders have over 35 years experience supplying quality compounds to industry and are hosting a tour of their purpose built compounding and test facilities, which includes a clean room. There will be opportunity to find out about […]