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Ozan Devlen

Executive Committee meeting in Seville & AGM 2026

ESA concluded the year with a productive Executive Committee meeting in Seville, where the Executive Team discussed priorities for 2026 and advanced preparations for the Annual General Meeting, taking place on 14–16 April. Reflecting on the meeting, ESA Chair Ozan Devlen emphasises that it is the spirit of working together that makes ESA strong. We join him in thanking all members for their continued engagement and wish everyone a peaceful holiday season and a successful year ahead. Read more

ECHA releases guidance and PFAS use-mapping for SEAC consultation

ECHA has released new guidance and PFAS use-mapping to help stakeholders prepare for the SEAC public consultation on the proposed PFAS restriction. The materials clarify the consultation process, survey structure, and information requirements. Read more

PFAS

Planning ahead for the ESA AGM 2026 in Seville

Preparations are underway for the ESA AGM 2026 in Seville. Members are invited to confirm their expected attendance via a short online form to help with practical arrangements for the meeting. Read more

Hotel Melia Sevilla

ESA Plastics Reduction Initiative

ESA’s Plastics Reduction Initiative is advancing practical alternatives to conventional plastics, including biodegradable spacers for spiral wound gaskets and biocompostable stretch film for packaging. Read more

Plastics reduction

ESA participation in the EDW Plenary Meeting

The ESA had the pleasure of attending the European Drinking Water (EDW) Plenary Meeting in Brussels on 20 November 2025. The meeting was of high relevance and provided valuable insights into ongoing initiatives supporting the implementation of the Drinking Water Directive. Read more

Drinking water

More news and topics

  • Update from the ESA’s Technical Director

  • PFAS update: Summary from the USA
  • EUSGA reflects on 2025 conference and looks ahead to 2026
  • Key updates from the Fluid Sealing Association
  • India’s sealing industry in a decade of growth
  • November and December 2025 highlights: Website & LinkedIn

Events

  • The Gasket and Seals Show 
    24-26 February 2026, RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  • ESA AGM
    14-16 April 2026, Seville, Spain
  • Industrial Valve Summit 
    19-21 May 2026, Bergamo Exhibition Centre, Italy
  • International Sealing Conference
    30 September - 1 October 2026, Filderhalle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart, Germany 
  • Valve World Expo
    1-3 December 2026, Dusseldorf

News from member companies

Springs

Tiny but mighty – spring characteristics

Clifford Springs highlights how spring selection affects seal reliability, comparing helical, meander/cantilever, and canted coil springs and the trade-offs between load, deflection range, and service life. Read more

Cross Manufacturing building

Expansion at Cross Manufacturing addresses burgeoning aerospace activity

Cross Manufacturing is expanding its capacity for the design and production of precision-engineered high-temperature metallic sealing rings, retaining rings, brush seals and machined components for aerospace and defence applications. Read more

Flexitallic China partner event

Flexitallic hosts second global Channel Partner Event in China

Flexitallic has successfully held its second Channel Partner Event in China, welcoming delegates from across the world for a three-day programme designed to strengthen partnerships, share technical insights, and showcase manufacturing excellence. Read more

Liedering 50 years

Lidering celebrates 50 years: Experts in mechanical seals for global industry

Lidering is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the market. Over half a century, the company has consolidated its position as experts in mechanical seals and solutions for the pumping and fluid transfer industry. Read more

People and positions

People and positions

Executive Team Member role

We are seeking two member representatives to join our Executive Team from April 2026 to help shape the future of the European Sealing Association. The role involves contributing to strategic direction, governance, and industry engagement, with regular participation in meetings and association activities. Read more

B2B marketing

AI in CRM plaforms

AI assistants in today’s CRM platforms 

AI assistants are now standard in many CRMs. They help with everyday tasks like summarising records, drafting emails and prompting follow-ups, making routine work faster and easier to manage. Read more

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