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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that devastated the Gulf Coast of the United States, ASTM International has made several donations in support of the relief effort. Monetary support was given by the organization as well as by ASTM staff.

With a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 23, 2005, ASTM International established a physical presence in China. Building on years of successful cooperation with standards organizations in that country, ASTM International now has office space in Beijing to further positive standardization outcomes across the globe.

In his speech at the opening ceremony, ASTM International President, James A. Thomas, reflected,"Today is the day that we will mark on our calendar as a new day in an old friendship."

Comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration

Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America Prosperity Agenda

April 28, 2005

ASTM International Technical & Professional Training (TPT) courses and participation on ASTM International technical committees can help professional engineers satisfy their Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Professional Development Hour (PDH) requirement for license renewal.

Technically valid, market-relevant ASTM test methods have held a distinguished place in the global standards community for over a century. Precision and bias statements that accurately report the repeatability and reproducibility of tests play a crucial role in the continued success of ASTM’s 5,000 test methods.