Update from the Department for Work and Pensions. Across the UK, people with learning disabilities still face barriers to finding and staying in work. Recent research shows that although individuals with learning disabilities can and do thrive in the workplace, many employers feel unsure about how best to recruit or support them. At the same […]

The Winter 2025-26 edition of our quarterly member e-newsletter, Cutting Edge, is now available. Inside this issue This issue is packed full of the latest updates from members and the association including: Welcome to newest members Upcoming events and trade shows Member news Technical product or material articles Company milestones and achievements and more! Read […]

Flexitallic, a global leader in high-performance sealing solutions, has appointed Kukil Inntot as its Allied Partner in South Korea. Under the agreement, it becomes the authorised distributor and local stockist of Flexitallic products, strengthening in-country availability, reducing lead times and enhancing technical support. With more than four decades of experience serving South Korea’s industrial markets, […]

RGH, a recognised 3M Preferred Converter, is proud to announce that we have won the 3M Converter Cup 2025 in the Foam Tapes category. This award recognises outstanding performance within 3M’s global converter network and highlights our continued commitment to technical excellence, innovation and commercial growth. As a 3M Preferred Converter, this achievement further reinforces […]

The government has announced free occupational health training for line managers in small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) across England. The support, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), comes as part of the government’s drive to tackle workplace sickness and is available between January and March 2026. The training, led by the […]

Employers across the UK have a unique opportunity to drive social change, support vulnerable groups, and build inclusive workplaces by engaging with a growing network of Covenants and pledges. These voluntary commitments, supported by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), enable organisations to demonstrate leadership in areas such as armed forces support, care leavers, domestic […]

Flexitallic has launched INTEGRA Technologies UK as its dedicated field service and maintenance division, completing its transition to a full end-to-end joint integrity provider. The move combines Flexitallic’s sealing design and manufacturing expertise, its cloud-based joint management platform, Flexlogics® – which delivers full joint traceability by unifying calculations, training, asset management and workflows – with […]

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has opened the grant application window for Phase One of the Jobs Guarantee Scheme, a major milestone in delivering the Government’s expanded Youth Guarantee. The Job Guarantee will help break the cycle of long-term unemployment for young people by funding subsidised six-month paid jobs for eligible 18 to […]

To help raise additional funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, we’re inviting all UKGSA members to get involved in a simple but meaningful fundraising initiative. Throughout the membership year, member companies are encouraged to share five UKGSA LinkedIn posts with their networks. Once five shares have been completed, members should email us evidence (screenshots or links), […]

RGH Rubber and Plastics Ltd has launched a new RGH Converting website to better reflect how they work with manufacturers. The new website offers clearer navigation, stronger technical messaging, and a sharper focus on materials, capabilities and the problems they help solve. It is hoped that the new RGH Converting website helps make it easier […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is pleased to announce that Plastim Ltd has joined the association. Based in Staverton, Gloucestershire, Plastim Ltd is part of the Omnia Plastica SpA group. Plastim Ltd Est. 1997 is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high-quality engineering plastic rods, sheets and tubes. The company has been […]

Chemours is holding a webinar ‘Fluoropolymers: Foundations to the European Economy’ on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 2pm to 3pm CET (Brussels). Register your interest in attending. The webinar will: address the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA’s) PFAS Restriction Dossier the recommendations highlighted in the recent study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy (IRE) […]

We’re excited to announce that from 1 January 2026, Maceplast UK Ltd will officially trade as Guarniflon Limited. This change reflects our evolving brand and strengthens our alignment with the Guarniflon name – while everything you value about working with us remains the same. Our team, services, contracts, and business operations are unchanged. What’s New […]

Chemours is hosting a webinar on the role of fluoropolymers in Europe’s economy, their safety profile, and how the materials are responsibly manufactured. The webinar will: address the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA’s) PFAS Restriction Dossier the recommendations highlighted in the recent study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy (IRE) Committee on PFAS […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is proud to announce that its total fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support has officially surpassed £20,000, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s long-running commitment to supporting people affected by cancer. Over recent years, UKGSA members have supported raffles and auctions at their Annual Charity Dinner, undertaken events […]

The proposal to restrict PFAS in the EU/EEA was prepared by authorities in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. It was submitted to ECHA on 13 January 2023. It aims to reduce PFAS emissions into the environment and make products and processes safer for people Since then, several rounds of consultation and review have […]

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is collaborating with the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) to help raise awareness of their services to association members. How DWP supports employers DWP provides a suite of free programmes and services to help employers recruit and upskill staff efficiently. Employers can access support through local teams, […]

Flexitallic, the global leader in static sealing solutions, has successfully held its second Channel Partner Event in China, welcoming delegates from across the world for a three-day programme designed to strengthen partnerships, share technical insights, and showcase manufacturing excellence. Distributors travelled from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Greece; Iraq, Kuwait, Nigeria; Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, […]

A technical article entitled ‘Unmasking Rubber Hardness’ has been written by Gary Crutchley of Smithers. The article argues that  rubber compounds as engineering materials are just as important as metals. Cured hardness is almost always included in the rubber specifications. Hardness is valued because it’s relatively straightforward to measure, fast to implement, and commonly used […]

The Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) has launched a new, free e-learning resource designed to help SMEs build an effective workplace response to domestic abuse. Following feedback from SMEs on the need for clear guidance, practical tools, and a simple, manageable way to take action, EIDA has created new resources. The resources provide a […]