Join the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) breakfast briefing to discover how to attract untapped talent, reduce recruitment costs, and access free DWP employer support. Learn about local labour market trends, recruitment solutions, SWAPs, work experience opportunities and inclusive hiring practices. Network with fellow employers and gain practical insights to help your organisation become […]

UKGSA members are invited to an exclusive site visit to HITEK Electronic Materials in Scunthorpe – a fantastic opportunity to see first-hand how this innovative company delivers high-performance electronic material solutions. About HITEK Established in 1985, HITEK has built a strong reputation for quality, expertise and growth. From EMI shielding, adhesives and encapsulants, and antiviral […]

Join us on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at Forest Pines Hotel in Scunthorpe for our Annual Charity Dinner & Dance. The event is dedicated to raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, our chosen charity, and is our biggest event of the year providing members and guests with an opportunity to network. This year’s Gala Dinner […]

Our Annual Golf Day will be held at Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort in Lincolnshire on Thursday 17 September 2026. Tee off on the resort’s award-winning golf course, set among scenic pine trees, challenging water hazards and beautiful undulating greens. This year introduces a new tournament format designed to ensure a fair play for […]

ALL MEMBERS OF THE UK GASKET & SEALING ASSOCIATION (“the Association”) ARE HEREBY formally advised that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association will be held at Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort, Ermine St, Broughton, Brigg DN20 0AQ  at 09.15am on 17th September 2026 (before the start of the day’s golf) to which […]

For many small businesses looking after the wellbeing of their workforce is important, but accessing specialist support can sometimes be difficult. Able Futures is a DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people.  This is specifically for an SME audience. The service provides up to nine months of confidential support at […]

The Government’s trade union reform programme reaches a major milestone on 20 October 2026, when several significant changes come into force. One of the changes is the right for trade unions to access workplaces giving them a formal route to meet, recruit, organise and represent workers. Join Irwin Mitchell LLP, employment law specialists, for a […]

National Manufacturing Day takes place on 24 September 2026 and is an opportunity for businesses across the UK to open their doors to the public to showcase modern manufacturing, the range of highly skilled jobs on offer, and the opportunities for reskilling and career development within manufacturing in the UK. National Manufacturing Day is a […]

Discover more about Mentoring Circles and how they can support employee development through shared learning, networking, and peer support. Learn how the programme helps build confidence, leadership and communication skills while promoting diversity, inclusion and talent development. Join the DWP to explore the benefits for your organisation and how to get involved. Date: 22 September […]

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is holding a one hour webinar on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 2pm, bringing together Trade Associations and employer members from across all sectors to explore the benefits of offering Work Experience placements. The session will demonstrate how companies can play a leading role in creating meaningful opportunities […]

For many small businesses looking after the wellbeing of their workforce is important, but accessing specialist support can sometimes be difficult. Able Futures is a DWP-funded mental health support service available to employees, apprentices and self-employed people.  This is specifically for an SME audience. The service provides up to nine months of confidential support at […]

Join Zünd at their headquarters in Altstätten, Switzerland on 18-19 November 2026 for two days of innovation, live technology demonstrations, and valuable industry exchange. Discover the latest Zünd solutions for textile and leather cutting in furniture and upholstery production, shoes, and accessories, and explore automated digital cutting workflows and robotics integration for composites, acoustics and […]

Materials Week Europe 2027 brings together 6 dedicated material trade shows: Silicone Expo Europe, The Magnetics Show Europe, The Gasket & Seals Show, Tape & Functional Film Expo, High Performance Alloys Expo, and Speciality Polymers World under one roof at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. Materials Week is more than an event – it’s a community. A place where […]

Materials Week USA 2027 brings together the established Silicone Expo USA, The Magnetics Show USA, The Gasket & Seals Show, Tape & Functional Film Expo, High Performance Alloys Expo, and Speciality Polymers World under one roof at Huntington Place, Detroit. Materials Week is more than an event – it’s a community. A place where pioneers, visionaries, […]