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 […]

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 […]

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 Shrigley Hall Hotel, Shrigley Park, Pott Shrigley, Nr Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5SB at 09.15am on 5th June 2025, before the start of the day’s golf, to which […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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   

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 […]

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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 […]