Chair’s Message: The Sealing Industry is Entering a Pivotal Era
Digital intelligence is no longer on the sidelines. It’s already transforming how we design, produce, and deliver value. Technologies like generative AI and smart automation are helping us move faster, improve reliability, and work with greater agility. These tools do not replace human expertise, writes ESA Chair Ozan Devlen – they amplify it. The task now, he says, is to lead this transformation with purpose and intent, investing in digital capabilities and working together to ensure the European sealing industry continues to lead, not follow.Read more
ESA AGM Heads to Seville in April 2026
Every year, the ESA AGM offers a space for members to connect, reflect, and shape the industry’s path forward. We are pleased to confirm that our next AGM will take place in the vibrant city of Seville from 14 to 16 April 2026, with a familiar agenda and a small twist to the opening evening. Read more
PFAS Restriction Update
The U-PFAS restriction proposal continues to evolve, with seven of nine background document updates now complete. A third restriction option, allowing limited use under strict conditions, introduces a more thoughtful approach that balances environmental goals with industry realities. Read more
Transitioning from Plastic to Cardboard Spool Covers
TEADIT, an active member of the ESA’s ESG Working Group, has replaced plastic spool covers with recyclable cardboard across its whole gland packings product family. The shift reduces plastic waste, simplifies packaging and demonstrates how ESA member companies are turning sustainability goals into action. Read more
Update on the European Drinking Water Initiative (EDW)
With the 2026 deadline approaching, the EDW – backed by the ESA and 34 other associations – has urged the European Commission to address unresolved challenges in implementing Article 11 of the Drinking Water Directive. Read more
Francesca Torriani Featured in World Pumps for International Women in Engineering Day
To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, World Pumps magazine published a feature highlighting the voices of female engineers in the pump and seal industry. Among those interviewed was Francesca Torriani, Chair of the ESA’s Flange Gaskets Division, who shared her perspective on the profession – and why it’s worth entering.Read more
Flexitallic Launches Flexlogics™ to Transform Bolted Joint Integrity and Asset Management
ESA member Flexitallic, a global leader in industrial sealing solutions, has unveiled Flexlogics™, a next-generation, cloud-based platform designed to digitise and streamline every aspect of bolted joint integrity management.Read more
B2B Marketing
How to Identify Which Leads Deserve Further Attention
Not every lead requires the same level of follow-up. A clear and consistent approach can help teams focus on the most relevant inquiries and use their time more effectively. Read more
