Date: Thursday, 10th October 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: AXYZ Automation, Telford 54 Business Park, Nedge Hill, Telford, TF3 3AL AXYZ and WARDJET are excited to announce their upcoming Expo, taking place on Thursday, 10th October 2024, at the AAG UK Headquarters in Telford. This event promises a full day of live […]

The Summer 2024 issue of the UKGSA’s e-newsletter – Cutting Edge – is now available online. With updates from our members, this issue includes articles about new employees, company expansions, new machinery, awards and registrations, new products, and more! View the Summer issue today: https://view.flipdocs.com/Cutting-Edge-Summer-2024   

RGH Rubber & Plastics Ltd is delighted to announce that they have now been recognised as a ‘Preferred Converter’ for 3M. Established in 1986, RGH Rubber & Plastics is one of the leading converters in the UK. They offer a range of products that include adhesive backed and non-adhesive foams, tapes, rubber, felts and fibres, […]

TR Lawman, a leading materials and adhesives supplier in the footwear and orthopaedic manufacturing sectors, has become the newest member of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA). Based in Rushden, Northamptonshire, TR Lawman has 50 years of component manufacturing and material sales, supplying the world’s best footwear manufacturers with bespoke cut products and technical […]

Alan Shepherd 23/1/1936 to 10/4/2024 On 10th of April 2024, after an illness dating back to November 2023, we sadly lost Alan Shepherd (Dad, Grandad and father-in-law). A bitter blow to all the family and many still working at J.A. Harrison. A frequent visitor to the factory he officially opened in November 2017, he was […]

William Johnston & Company Limited are excited to announce their recent investment in a state-of-the-art CAD cutter for their Inverness facility. This advanced equipment represents a significant leap forward in the company’s production capabilities aimed at better servicing their Scottish Highlands and Islands customers. The new CAD cutter will enable William Johnston & Company to […]

The Risk Assessment and Social-Economic Analysis Committees of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) met in June 2024 to evaluate the proposal to restrict Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are widely used by major industries. Global manufacturers are replacing certain PFAS with other PFAS or fluorine-free substances following scientific and governmental recognition of the harmful […]

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Flexitallic has launched its latest sealing technology, the RIGFLEX™ RJ and FP range of reverse integrity testing gaskets – designed to reduce costs and downtime whilst elevating safety standards. Its expert team has developed a solution that facilitates integrity testing of newly assembled and tightened flanged connections without requiring complete system pressurisation to test the […]

Members of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA), recently visited fellow Member, Kewell Converters in Kent to explore their production facility and gain insights into their operations. Kewell history Established in 1971 by Colin Kewell, the company’s origins are intriguing. Initially intending to sell a machine designed for processing materials into extruders, Colin unexpectedly […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) has teamed up with UK Fuels to offer members another benefit from being a member of the association. UK Fuels has been a leader in the fuel card market for over 30 years. Using their experience and know-how, they can help UKGSA members get the most competitive price […]

The Spring 2024 newsletter for UKGSA Members, Cutting Edge, is available to download from our website. Packed full of member news, our latest issue includes: Upcoming UKGSA events The latest news from members Trade exhibitions Member survey results New member benefits and more Download and read the latest issue today! To see your news in […]

Zund UK, the pioneering leading force in digital cutting technology solutions, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its highly anticipated grand opening ceremony for its new 40,000 sq. ft UK headquarters at Acuta House, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. The event, held on April 17th, was very well attended by valued customers, partners, and […]

Select Global Events is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to its line up of premier industry exhibitions. The Gasket and Seals Show will be co-located with Silicone Expo Europe in 2025, creating an unparalleled opportunity for professionals in these interconnected sectors to convene, collaborate, and innovate. Scheduled to take place March 19th – 20th […]

Following the European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) recent public consultation on restricting per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the next step is for their Risk Assessment and Socio-Economic Analysis committees to evaluate the proposal whilst considering all feedback received. In addition, the five national authorities who originally prepared the proposal will be updating their initial report addressing […]

Event Details: Date: April 15th – 19th, 2024 Location: NEC Birmingham, UK WARDJet Stand: #17-9 AXYZ Stand: #17-140 WARDJET, a global leader in waterjet cutting technology and AXYZ, a pioneer in CNC router solutions, are set to captivate audiences at MACH 2024, the premier event for engineering-based manufacturing technologies. The exhibition will take place from […]

Revolution Digital is thrilled to announce the availability of a refurbished Aristo TL1625 cutter, a leading solution in the high-speed cutting market. This machine has been meticulously restored to ensure peak performance and reliability for all your cutting needs. The Aristo TL1625 is part of the ARISTOMAT TL series, recognised for its robust construction, precision, […]

Adhesives & Bonding Expo, the largest, free-to-attend trade fair and conference for industrial bonding products and manufacturing in North America, is returning for its fourth edition from June 25-27, 2024, in Novi, MI. Register to attend and you’ll gain easy access to the co-located Foam Expo taking place in the same hall. Visit to find […]

Looking to stay ahead with the latest CNC advancements or waterjet cutting systems? AXYZ proudly announces its participation at the FESPA Global Expo 2024 in Amsterdam from March 19th to 22nd. Join us in Hall 2, Stand A60, and uncover the distinct AXYZ/WARDJET advantage. Expert Guidance Available Our team of Technical Specialists will be on […]

AAG, a leading manufacturer of CNC routers and waterjet cutting systems, is thrilled to unveil its latest promotion, ‘Leap into Precision’, offering exclusive deals on both AXYZ and WARDJET machines. The promotion is set to run from February 6th to March 15th, 2024, providing customers with an exceptional opportunity to enhance their precision machining capabilities. […]