On Wednesday, 7 May 2025, members of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) and guests gathered at V-Seal Limited’s headquarters in Elland, West Yorkshire for an insightful tour of one of the UK’s leading gasket and sealing manufacturers. The visit offered attendees a first-hand look at V-Seal’s advanced production capabilities and an opportunity to […]

The March 2025 meetings of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) progressed with their evaluation of the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), reaching provisional conclusions for applications of fluorinated gases. The RAC reached provisional conclusions for Transport and energy applications. More […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is proud to mark a decade of fundraising efforts in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, with a remarkable £16,780 raised to date. To commemorate this milestone and continue the momentum, we are delighted to announce our upcoming Black Tie Charity Dinner on Thursday 5th June 2025. Open to […]

The Spring 2025 edition of Cutting Edge – the official e-newsletter of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) – is now live and ready to read! Packed with exclusive content, this issue brings you: Welcome to new members Write ups from recent attendance at trade shows UKGSA upcoming events including a visit to V-Seal […]

April is Testicular and Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. We are therefore sharing symptoms of these cancers to help raise awareness. Testicular Cancer Each year around 2,300 men in the UK are diagnosed with Testicular Cancer, however, it is often curable especially if diagnosed early. The most common symptom is a lump or swelling in a […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is delighted to share some positive feedback from one of its long-standing members, reinforcing the value the association brings to professionals and businesses within the sealing and gaskets industries. Roger Dent, Operations Director of HITEK Electronic Metals Ltd and a member of the UKGSA’s Executive Committee shares some […]

An offer to provide private medical plans for members of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association has been arranged with HMCA, including a £50 gift card or £100 off your first year subscription upon joining a private medical plan. Victoria Brassington, Sales & Marketing Director at HMCA, said: “The HMCA Medical Plans provide comprehensive benefits […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is delighted to welcome Maceplast UK Ltd to the association. A leading supplier of PTFE-based products and high-performance polymer solutions, Maceplast UK brings a wealth of expertise and innovation to the industry. With 27 years of experience, Maceplast UK is a trusted supplier of PTFE products including rod, […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is pleased to welcome Dieblast Systems as their newest member. A global leader in the manufacture of precision cut deflashing and shotblast compounds, Dieblast Systems bring expertise in shot blasting, precision cleaning, and coating removal to the association. The company supplies the plastics and rubber component manufacturing industry […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is pleased to confirm Deminas UK Ltd has become a member of the association. Established in 2020, Deminas UK Ltd specialises in high performance industrial sealing solutions, including gland packing, gasket sheets, and graphite products. Their products are designed to offer exceptional sealing durability and chemical resistance for […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is pleased to announce Durferrit UK has become their newest member. Based in Birmingham, Durferrit UK is a leading supplier of heat treatment salts supporting the UK’s automotive, aerospace, and oil and gas sectors. The company carries a comprehensive range of salts for heat treatment processing and, whilst […]

Hot off the press! We’re delighted to share a couple of photos courtesy of James Aldwinkle of T R Lawman, showing some of our members who have visited the new Gasket & Seals Show in Amsterdam, 19-20 March 2025. It’s great to see so many members taking the opportunity to meet up at the event! […]

One of the key benefits of being a member of the UKGSA is the opportunities for collaboration, and one example has been shared by HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd. At HITEK, we’re always up for a challenge – but sometimes, even the best plans need a little help! Recently, we took on a gasket cutting job […]

February was an exciting month for Monarch Gaskets & Seals Ltd after taking on Unit 9 to accompany Unit 10 at their site in Wakefield, doubling the workable floor space to 13,500 sq. feet. The extra space allows us to build on our 5-year growth plan. Unit 10: will remain full production manufacture, with inhouse […]

Flexitallic, a global leader in sealing solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with TT Gaskets to drive business growth in the New Energy sector across the Nordic and Baltic regions. It brings together Flexitallic’s cutting-edge expertise in innovative sealing technologies and TT Gaskets’ robust manufacturing capabilities to deliver customised solutions for clean energy applications, including […]

Moontown Limited, a UK manufacturer of energised PTFE sealing systems, is growing its workforce following its recent move to larger premises. Their new location in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, is a new purpose-built headquarters and factory providing the capacity to expand as the company invests in people and equipment. Dan Ratcliffe As part of its growth plans, […]

Lily Weichardt from Direct Gaskets shares her and Lyn’s experience of attending the 2024 UKGSA Annual Dinner. Relaxing in the spa Getting away for a few days from the office is always wonderful, but when it’s to visit a spa and mingle with members of the UKGSA it’s even better. While some people filled their […]

Flexitallic, a global leader in industrial sealing solutions, has announced the winners of its second annual Solved! Awards celebrating team members whose technical expertise and innovative problem-solving have had a significant impact on clients worldwide. This year’s top honour was awarded to Christian Pettersson, with runners-up Nik Thandi and Dan Titus. Regional winners were also […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association is delighted to share some feedback from a Member of the Association who highlights the camaraderie, collaboration and friendships that have developed during their membership. Jane Smith, Managing Director of Jointine Products (Lincoln) Ltd, said: “The UK Gasket and Sealing Association represents those of us engaged in the gasket […]

The November 2024 meetings of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) reached provisional conclusions on the proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in three sectors. These sectors are: Construction products; Textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel and carpets; and Food contact materials and packaging. […]