Jane Cullen, Managing Director of Jointine Products (Lincoln) Limited, has been announced winner of the Rising Talent in Trade Award 2026 at the International Trade Awards hosted by the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade. The award was presented during a reception at the House of Lords, celebrating individuals and organisations making a significant […]

Hempel Special Metals has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Paul Brock as Director of Group Aerospace and Felipe Augusto as Head of Commercial Development (UK), supporting continued growth across highly regulated and performance-critical industries. Paul Brock brings extensive experience in aerospace supply chains and programme-critical environments. He will lead the development of […]

UKGSA Member, AXYZ WARDJet, is exhibiting at London CNC Expo on Wednesday 24 June 2026, from 10am to 4pm, at RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL. Visit their stand for the chance to experience: Live demonstrations Roller hold-down system demonstrations Swivel HP Oscillating Knife Twin head cutting capabilities MOVE software workflow demonstrations […]

Michelin has completed the acquisition of Flexitallic, bringing together two global leaders united by innovation and high-performance solutions. As industries evolve and the demand for new energy accelerates, Flexitallic is well positioned to support the transition with sealing technologies and services designed for reliability in the most demanding environments. From traditional energy and chemicals to […]

Kewell Converters, one of the UK’s longest-established independent foam converters, is helping introduce young people with additional learning needs to careers in modern engineering and manufacturing through hands-on factory placements and school partnerships. The Kent-based manufacturer recently welcomed students from The View School in Edenbridge and St Piers School in Lingfield, giving them the opportunity to experience […]

Aeromed Group LLC (Aeromed) is accelerating its growth strategy and announces the strategic acquisition of HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd, HITEK-nology Solutions Ltd, NorcaTec LLC, NAPCO International LLC, and Kit Pack LLC. This expansion strengthens Aeromed’s technical portfolio, bringing together decades of specialised expertise across advanced materials, legacy platform sustainment, and global defence logistics. These additions […]

Redditch based Clifford Springs, a specialist spring manufacturer, is celebrating 80 years of business.  Eight decades of engineering expertise and innovation in spring manufacturing. Historically, Redditch was known as a manufacturing base for needles and fish-hooks.  Over time, that expanded into excellence in general fine wire forming, particularly springs. Today, Clifford Springs represents Redditch’s engineering […]

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 […]

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 […]

DLR Elastomer Engineering, a member of the UKGSA, recently produced a technical article about designing with rubber, outlining STAMPS (Size, Temperature, Application, Media, Pressure and Speed) as a good place to start to gather information about the challenges the application presents. The article also highlights their ‘Rubber 101 Training’ which helps customers gain a deeper […]

The latest edition of the UKGSA newsletter, Cutting Edge, is now available to read on our website. This Autumn issue is one of our biggest issues yet, packed with member updates, upcoming events, and informative feature articles! In the Autumn UKGSA newsletter: Read about our newest members Hear from our Chairman Find out who is […]

Kewell Converters, one of the UK’s leading independent foam converters, is opening its Edenbridge facility on Friday 26 September 2025 as part of National Manufacturing Day 2025 organised by Make UK.  The event will showcase over 50 years of precision foam conversion and engineering expertise. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the 33,000 sq […]

Debbie Thomas who works at CW Seals, is taking part in the Velindre Cancer Charity’s Castle 2 Castle fun run on 14th September 2025. The event is a 10.5 mile journey between two iconic landmarks, Caerphilly Castle and Cardiff Castle. Velindre Cancer Charity is the official charity of Velindre University NHS Trust, providing support to […]

AXYZ WARDJet demonstrated its leadership in CNC technology and automation with a successful two day CNC Manufacturing Expo held at its headquarters in Telford on 16 and 17 July 2025. With over 200 sign ups and a strong physical turnout, the event proved to be a powerful platform for unveiling cutting-edge innovations, showcasing live demonstrations, […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alan Bates who served as the Managing Director of KLINGER UK between 1992 until 2015. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Alan was a friend to many, leaving behind a lasting legacy within our Industry. His contributions will be long remembered across the industry. Our thoughts […]

We’re excited to announce the Summer 2025 edition of our newsletter – Cutting Edge – is now live and ready to explore. This issue is packed with timely insights, member highlights, and essential updates to keep you informed. Read it now: https://view.flipdocs.com/Cutting-Edge-Summer-2025 What’s inside the Summer 2025 issue? Inside this issue you’ll find member updates […]

FPS Valves & Sealing Ltd is thrilled to announce they have transitioned from their offices to a new location. From June 2025, they will be located at a new address in Buckshaw Village, Chorley. Darren Pearson, Director at FPS Valves & Sealing, said: “We’re heading to the new space because we’re expanding and we need […]

AXYZ WARDJet, a global leader in innovative CNC router and waterjet cutting systems, is excited to announce its UK Open House and CNC Manufacturing Expo, taking place July 16–17 at its Telford headquarters. Following a hugely successful run in Ontario, Canada, this event brings the latest in smart manufacturing technology to the UK—offering live machine […]