Global gasket strategy

The company believes investment in additional state-of-the-art equipment and capacity at hubs in Australia, Belgium, Singapore and the UK puts it in prime position to meet customer demand, in addition to extending its capability to manufacture non-standard items with a fast turnaround.

James Walker’s gasket strategy takes advantage of the business’ existing global footprint, placing a comprehensive range of soft-cut, metallic and semi-metallic gaskets and jointing materials alongside the company’s established ranges of elastomeric seals and compression packings to provide a wide range of sealing options.

Product director Andy Crowther comments: "As well as investing in additional strategically located capacity, we have also brought-in significant expertise to our business in terms of technical and sales support for our gasket products through the recruitment of new key personnel with in-depth operational, commercial and technical gasket industry backgrounds, to provide world class support to our customers.

"This latest activity continues to strengthen our global service footprint and grow our gasket capacity to match customer demands, making James Walker more responsive and easier to do business with."