UKGSA Member, PTM/Munsch & Co, have written an interesting blog which discusses how many types of gaskets are used in the Oil & Gas industry. Gaskets are used to stop leakage between two surfaces while compressed, so is a key component in the Oil & Gas sector. PTM/Munsch & Co explain the differences between compresses […]

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, […]

A recent BBC news article highlights how the shortage of building materials and increased shipping costs are putting UK projects and companies under pressure. An increase in the demand for projects, sourcing scarce materials, delays with imports and increased shipping costs, are all affecting the construction industry. The results are long delays in the scheduling […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Member of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association has featured in the Military Systems magazine – again! Kewell Converters, one of the UK’s leading specialist foam fabricators and converters for batch production parts, recently featured in the Military Systems and Technology magazine with their military and defence foam packaging. Military foam packaging demands greater […]

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, 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 […]

The Autumn 2020 issue of the UKGSA’s newsletter – Cutting Edge – is now available to download from our website. In this issue: results from our second Member Survey of 2020; we welcome our latest Member; machines bought and for sale; who’s been in the news; awards and sponsorship; new product launches & company developments; […]

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 […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association’s Annual Golf Day is a key networking event not to be missed…so save the date! This year, due to coronavirus, we had to postpone our Annual Golf Day and fundraising Dinner. However, this event has been rearranged for the same venue in 2021. Members and visitors will be playing […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) welcomes RGH Rubber and Plastics Ltd (RGH) as a new Member. David Hildrow, managing director of RGH, said: “We are delighted to become a Member of the UKGSA and look forward to meeting up with other Members in the near future.” Established in 1986, RGH is one of […]

The Summer 2020 issue of our Member e-newsletter, Cutting Edge, is now available to download from our website. The newsletter is packed full of articles submitted by our Members who want to share their company updates, new products and new developments. In the Summer 2020 issue we find out how our  Members have been responding […]

UKGSA Member, W C Munsch, is supplying a range of comprehensive screening and sanitary products to help companies protect their workforce and their customers. As companies start to reopen or welcome more staff back into the workplace, the need to ensure they have sufficient health and safety measures in place to protect the workforce and […]

Members of the UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) are prioritising manufacturing and supply for the NHS and key industries during coronavirus. Kewell Converters are designing and manufacturing foam pads, liners and head bands for PPE. Their PPE face shield visors use Plastazote (closed cell) foam parts which are latex-free, non-toxic and hypoallergenic. Munsch & […]

The UK Gasket & Sealing Association (UKGSA) welcomes Southbourne Rubber Co Ltd (SBR) as their latest Member. The UKGSA is a trade association representing a number of leading manufacturers and suppliers who convert materials into gaskets and seals. Simon Winfield, chairman of the UKGSA and director of MacLellan Rubber, said: “As well as providing a […]