ASTM International’s committee on fasteners (F16) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kevin Menke, director of engineering, Fastenal, in Winona, Minnesota, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards.

The committee honored Menke for meritorious and dedicated service to the committee and in recognition of his strong commitment to ASTM International standards development, his respected technical expertise, exemplary professionalism, and tireless efforts towards consensus building. 

An ASTM International member since 2005, Menke is also a member of the committees on steel, stainless steel and related alloys (A01) and metallic and inorganic coatings (B08).  

Menke has held his current position with Fastenal since 2014, having previously served as engineering manager, and applications engineer with the organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. 

Media Inquiries: Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org 

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