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News

Message from the ESA Chair: From product performance to product intelligence

Product quality is no longer judged only by how a product performs but also by how reliably its composition, origin, regulatory compliance and environmental impact can be verified. In his latest message, ESA Chair Ozan Devlen explains why sealing manufacturers must move from product performance to product intelligence, and how better data can strengthen customer confidence while making the industry’s often unseen contribution more visible. Read more

SEAC consultation on PFAS closes. Next steps

The SEAC consultation on the proposed PFAS restriction closed on 25 May. The ESA was
among more than 3,200 organisations and 250 individuals that contributed feedback. Here is what happens next and how the ESA will continue to engage in the process. Read more

ESA at the 5th EDW Symposium

ESA joined European stakeholders in Brussels for the fifth EDW symposium, focused on the implementation of harmonised EU requirements for materials and products in contact with drinking water. Discussions covered regulatory progress, conformity assessment and the next steps for industry. Read more

Update from the ESA’s Technical Director

ESA’s technical divisions continue to advance work across research, standards, testing and training. Technical Director Ralf Vogel provides an overview of the latest progress and priorities. Read more

Summary of the 2nd VDMA conference on the DPP

The 2nd VDMA conference provided an overview of the current state of development of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) from the perspectives of industry, standardisation bodies, and trade associations. Here are the main takeaways. Read more

Events

International Sealing Conference
30 September - 1 October 2026, Filderhalle in Leinfelden-Echterdingen near Stuttgart, Germany
Valve World Expo
1-3 December 2026, Dusseldorf, Germany
ESA AGM 2027
13-15 April 2027, Rome, Italy (TBC)
Achema 2027
14-18 June 2027, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
See all events

News from member companies

Why energising springs are more complex than they look

ESA member Clifford Springs looks at the role energising springs play in sealing performance, reliability and service life. Read how spring geometry, material selection and operating conditions can influence outcomes over time, and why what seems like normal wear may point to the need for a better spring design. Read more

B2B marketing

Role of LinkedIn in AI search

LinkedIn is becoming more than a place for company updates. Recent research suggests it is also part of the public information layer used in AI search, making clear company pages, expert profiles, and practical written content more important for B2B visibility. Read more

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