UKGSA Member, MacLellan Rubber, has joined the JOSCAR Register after successfully passing their stringent process. The Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR) is a collaborative tool used by organisations in the aerospace, defence and security industries as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance. For buyers, it provides reassurance that information about suppliers has been […]

UKGSA Member, William Johnston & Company Limited, tell us about the increase in demand for battery compartment seals for electric vehicles. William Johnston & Company have a long history of supplying vehicle manufacturers but, with the increasing interest in electric vehicles, there is now a need for highly capable battery compartment seals. The company have […]

UKGSA Member, East Anglian Seals, may benefit from the Government’s plans to encourage people to have their white goods repaired rather than simply replace them. With extended warranties, manufacturers will be required to guarantee products for a least 7 years and therefore ensure products continue to be made. Many UKGSA Members manufacture parts such as […]

UK Gasket & Sealing Member, J A Harrison, have announced that a majority stake holding of their company has been acquired by Amcomri Group Limited. J A Harrison’s managing director, Keith Shepherd, a regular at UKGSA networking events and one of the UKGSA’s founding members, issued a statement on 21 May 2021. In the message, […]

The Spring 2021 issue of Cutting Edge, the UKGSA’s quarterly Member newsletter, is now available to download from our website. In this issue: Corseal celebrate 15 yearas we welcome a new Member find out who we caught up with over a coffee in our new feature see which Members expand read about a new sole […]

UKGSA Member, HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd, have launched their new company website. The new site makes it easier for customers to browse their wide range of products including EMI Shielding, Adhesives & Encapsulants; Thermal Management, Microwave Absorber, Anti-Corrosion and Antiviral Materials. HITEK are a fabricator and distributor providing solutions to protect electronics from EMI/RF interference […]

UKGSA Member, Flexitallic UK Ltd, is set to move into larger premises on Teesside to meet rising client demand for specialist gasket materials, engineering services and engineering compliance in line with strict fugitive emissions legislation. The new facility will allow Flexitallic to expand its gasket manufacturing, stockholding, and workshop capabilities, as well as hosting a […]

UK Gasket & Sealing Association member, Flexitallic, has delivered its largest ever Flexpro™ gasket for use in the USA. The Flexpro™ gasket, which has a diameter in excess of five metres, is faced with Thermiculite® which is a material exclusive to Flexitallic. The material possesses outstanding heat and chemical resistance and is rated to withstand […]

UK Gasket & Sealing Association member, MacLellan Rubber, pass their 2021 quality audit with flying colours. Always taking great pride in all they do, MacLellan Rubber have passed their reassessment and have been awarded ISO 9001 2015 certification with zero Observations and zero Non-Conformances. Andrew Onions, joint managing director of MacLellan Rubber, said: “At MacLellan’s […]

UKGSA Member, Silicone Engineering, are working with a company who specialises in Cold-Chain logistics, to help create a cold box seal for COVID-19 vaccination transportation. Silicone Engineering were approached to find a seal solution for a cold box that needed to have excellent compression set and be able to maintain its flexible sealing properties in […]

UK Gasket & Sealing Association member, Kewell Converters, are looking for a Sales Manager / Key Account Manager. Leading foam converter, Kewell Converters based in Kent, are a family run business looking for a high-performing Sales Manager to help meet their customer acquisition and revenue growth targets. Key responsibilities include developing and sustaining solid relationships […]

We are delighted to launch the new ‘Member of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association’ logo which is available for all authorised Members to use. The new logo demonstrates which gasket and sealing companies across the UK are members of the Association, comply with our Code of Conduct and are part of a growing network […]

UKGSA Member, Flexitallic, has moved to larger premises in Aberdeen to support its growing north east client base which includes offshore oil and gas clients and OEMs. Flexitallic has moved to a new 4,600 sq ft location at Wellheads Industrial Estate in Aberdeen enabling them to expand their gasket stockholding and workshop capabilities. The move […]

UKGSA Member, East Anglian Sealing, are planning an expansion with an additional 300 square metres of production floorspace at their Bulmer factory. The Suffolk based sealing company, which was founded in 2002 and supply gaskets and seals primarily to SMEs across the UK, is installing new equipment in the extended area including a brand new […]

The community matters to UKGSA Member, Kewell Converters, who have donated to their local food bank which supports individuals and families in the area. Kewell Converters are well known for supporting charities and their local community, and recognise that this year Christmas is more important than ever. This year, Kewell Converters donated to the Edenbridge […]

UKGSA Member, Jointine Products (Lincoln) Limited, is prepared for Brexit. Jointine has remained open during COVID-19 lockdowns and has had a busy year and because they already export worldwide, they are prepared for the UK leaving the EU on 1, January 2021. Jointine will continue to use their existing transport providers who will make customs […]

UKGSA Member, James Walker, has launched a new innovative version of its Walkersele rotary lip seal, following an in-depth R&D project in collaboration with wind turbine and bearing OEMs. The new Walkersele X-Gen has an optimised sealing capability on large diameters where increased levels of offset from loaded bearings and out-of-round shafts and seal housing […]

UKGSA member, Corseal Limited, have moved to larger premises to enable the company to hold more stock and materials to facilitate a quick turnaround of orders for customers. Corseal remain based in Suffolk and their new address is: Unit 5a, Bull Lane Industrial Estate Acton Suffolk CO10 0BD Contact details remain unchanged. The UKGSA wish […]

We’re delighted to announce that UKGSA Member, Direct Gaskets, have been awarded Best Gasket Manufacturers & Suppliers 2020 by SME News UK Enterprise Awards This is the third year that Direct Gaskets, based in Hull, have won this particular award. Speaking about their win, they said that it was solid proof of all the hard […]

Jane Smith, managing director of Jointine Products, has been invited by The Rt Hon The Lord Blunkett to join a private leadership talk with a select few members of  The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The discussion will focus on how COVID-19 has affected businesses. The Leaders Council is a network of […]