Welcome to the latest issue of Fluid Sealing News, the electronic newsletter of the Fluid Sealing Association. Stay informed with member news, industry updates, meeting highlights, technical articles, and much more!

A Message from the President - Amy Hammarstrom

As I write this final newsletter in my role as President of the Fluid Sealing Association, I’m filled with a deep sense of pride and gratitude. Serving this remarkable organization has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my professional life—and I’m honored to have shared it with all of you.

Since its founding in 1933, the Fluid Sealing Association has been a source of technical excellence, collaboration, and industry leadership. During my tenure, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible dedication of our members who have worked tirelessly to advance the application of fluid sealing technologies.

FSA 2025 Annual Meeting - Register Today!

Please join us for the Fluid Sealing Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting, where you will have valuable opportunities to engage with industry colleagues and discuss the latest issues impacting the industry. This year's program will include: 

• Expanding Regulatory Requirements and Their Impact on the Sealing Industry – Denise Lee, John Crane

• The Evolution of Reliability: Lessons from the Past, Challenges Today, and Tomorrow’s Vision – Bob Latino, Prelical Solutions, LLC

• Unlocking AI: How to Use Prompt Engineering to Boost Technical and Marketing Impact – Workshop facilitated by Ron Frisard, A.W. Chesterton Company

• Division and Committee Meetings

• Annual Business Meeting with Member Presentations, Committee Updates and Director Elections

• Optional Reception at NASCAR Hall of Fame

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues, gain valuable insights, and contribute to the future of the sealing industry. The registration deadline is Friday, September 19.

Government and Regulatory Affairs Committee Update

By Phil Mahoney, FSA Government and Regulatory Affairs Committee Chair

Over the past quarter, the main focus of the Government and Regulatory Affairs Committee continues to be PFAS-related issues, but we are also monitoring the status of emissions regulations in the U.S. and other regulations suggested by members. 

On the PFAS front, activity on the U.S. federal front has been fairly quiet, however, the U.S. DoD did release an “Update on Critical Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Uses” report in July which was distributed to the team. Essentially the report reinforces earlier conclusions that current use of PFAS in critical uses are extensive (and identifies new sectors where PFAS use is critical) and outlines a phased approach to prioritizing research and development into alternate materials. 

PFAS Webinar Planned Exclusively for FSA Members

On September 24, 2025, Cally Edgren, Vice President of Regulatory and Sustainability with Assent will present:

PFAS Regulations Today and Tomorrow: Key Insights for Manufacturers

This 60-minute webinar begins at 2:00 p.m. ET and is offered exclusively to FSA members.

Overview

As the FSA’s Government and Regulatory Affairs Committee members are well aware of the current state of various regulations on PFAS, one of the biggest challenges for member companies is to determine what to do about it. Monitoring of pending regulations (Global, U.S. federal and state level) to understand what may be coming, gathering the required data from your vendors, and then reporting correctly by reporting deadlines is a complicated process requiring resources and expertise that may not be in-house for many companies. Cally will give a brief overview of PFAS regulations and highlight some of the elements that companies should look for when considering an outside consulting services company to help ensure they are compliant with the myriad of requirements, today’s and tomorrow’s.

About the Speaker

Cally Edgren has over 30 years of experience working at global manufacturers, including Rockwell Automation, Kohler Co., and Rayovac. She now leads a team of regulatory experts at Assent, a supply-chain sustainability software provider, as the Vice President of Regulatory & Sustainability. She’s known for her expertise in product materials regulations, market access certifications, and supply chain sustainability initiatives. In recent years, she’s been recognized as an industry-leading expert on PFAS regulations and has appeared on Bloomberg, FINTECH, and Scripps, among other prominent media outlets, to discuss the various issues affecting complex manufacturers. Cally graduated from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in industrial engineering and enjoys developing programs, systems, and processes to create and qualify safe, compliant products. She’s passionate about product compliance and helping manufacturers build strong partnerships with their suppliers to support their market requirements.

Registration

This webinar is available exclusively to members of the Fluid Sealing Association. To request registration details, please contact the FSA office at info@fluidsealing.com or +1-610-971-4850.

Drew Dixey Elected Vice Chair of Compression Packing Division

Become a Fluid Sealing Association Author!

There are many benefits to becoming a Fluid Sealing Association author, including having something new to add to your resume. Young engineers and those new to the industry are encouraged to check out this one-hour online Article Writing Workshop and see how easy it is.

There are a multitude of industrial publications in need of good content. Click below to access this workshop and help the Fluid Sealing Association fulfill their mission of educating end users in the fluid sealing industry. 

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Fluid Sealing News is published by the Fluid Sealing Association. Founded in 1933, the Fluid Sealing Association is an international trade association. Member companies are involved in the production and marketing of a wide range of fluid sealing devices primarily targeted to the industrial market.

Fluid Sealing Association membership includes a number of companies in Europe and Central and South America, but is most heavily concentrated in North America. Fluid Sealing Association members account for a majority of the manufacturing capacity for fluid sealing and containment devices in the Americas market.

Articles appearing in Fluid Sealing News are the views of the authors and not necessarily those of the Fluid Sealing Association.