On 14 November, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved a one-year postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance deadlines, along with amendments that have raised concern amongst tyre and natural rubber suppliers. The postponement, passed by 371 votes to 240, was proposed by the EU Commission in response to challenges highlighted by member […]

The September 2024 meetings of the Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) focused on evaluating the EU-wide proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across several sectors, concluding discussions for the petroleum and mining sectors while deferring those for textiles, upholstery, leather, apparel, carpets, […]

Discover the latest news in the gasket and sealing industry with our autumn 2024 issue of the UKGSA’s e-newsletter – Cutting Edge. Packed with the latest member news and insights, this issue is a must-read for anyone involved in the industry. Content includes: New members Retirements Fundraising Case studies New products Exhibitions and events and more! Read it online […]

Moontown Ltd are pleased to announce that they have moved into their new purpose-built HQ and factory facility in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. This 10,000 Sq Ft building is the next chapter in the continued growth of the company, formed in 1996 and widely recognised as one of the world’s leading PTFE seal manufacturers. This brand-new complex […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is delighted to announce it has successfully raised £2,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support during its annual Golf Day and Charity Dinner held in September. This year’s efforts brings the total raised for the charity since the UKGSA started fundraising to £16,780. Fundraising activities The event, which took place […]

GMM Pfaudler, a global leader in manufacturing engineered products and services for the chemical, pharmaceutical and other process industries, has officially joined the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA). This strategic move highlights GMM Pfaudler’s commitment to strengthening its footprint in the UK market and fostering collaboration with key players in the gasket and sealing […]

Sandy McEwen, who has been involved with the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) for 15 years, retired from the committee at our AGM in September 2024. In 1993 William Johnston & Company was one of the founding members of the Association. Sandy has been their representative since 2009 and has been Vice Chair on […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) is pleased to announce several changes to its Executive Committee roles for the upcoming year. These updates come as we confirm the retirement of Sandy McEwen of William Johnston & Company, from his role as Vice Chair and Fundraising Officer. Sandy has been an integral part of the […]

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 […]