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The ASTM International board of directors unanimously voted to name Tim Brooke, ASTM International’s vice president of laboratory service and certification, as the new president and chief operating officer of the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI), an ASTM International affiliate. Brooke assumed the new role on Nov. 1 and is retaining his existing title. Brooke replaces Pat Gleason, who will…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10908
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Yesterday, global standards organization ASTM International announced its slate of six new board of directors nominees for 2020, five of whom are women. In addition, the organization’s president, Katharine Morgan, unveiled a new “Women in Standards” video highlighting the growing role of women in developing technical standards. The board nominees are experts representing perspectives of industry…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10876 ###
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The U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ) recently issued a, Federal Register, notice that provides guidance to manufacturers of restraints and handcuffs on how to certify their products to meet a new technical standard (NIJ 1001.00) by Dec. 31, 2018. According to stakeholders, the new standard is more robust and allows for the introduction of new technologies and innovations. NIJ is no longer managing the certification of these products, and criminal justice purchasing…, Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , SEI Contact:, Patricia Gleason, tel +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org Release #10625
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ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards developers, will host an organizational meeting to potentially launch a new group that creates technical standards for human exoskeletons. This fast-growing area includes wearable robots and other mechanisms that enhance human strength and provide other capabilities. New exoskeleton standards could support cutting-edge industrial, military…, Exoskeleton Standards Organizational Meeting:, Sept. 14, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Participant Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org R elease #10366
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Irving S. Scher, Ph.D., P.E., a principal and biomechanical engineer at Guidance Engineering and Applied Research, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Scher is based in Seattle, Washington. Guidance Engineering and Applied Research is an engineering and scientific consulting company that performs in-depth research and analysis for its clients. Scher holds…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10241
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Last week, the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) – a subsidiary of ASTM International – introduced a new board of directors for 2017. “We are excited to welcome such an esteemed group of individuals to SEI,” said SEI President, Patricia Gleason. “We look forward to their guidance as we continue to develop and expand our testing and certification programs over the coming year.” Joining the board…, SEI Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10199
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ASTM International is heavily involved in World Standards Week Oct. 24-28 in Washington, D.C., USA., ASTM International Helps Organize U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day, ASTM International is serving as the 2016 Administering Organization for the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day on Oct. 27. The event recognizes the critical role of stakeholders throughout the standards community, including business leaders, industry, academia, government, and consumers. The celebration includes an exhibition, reception, and dinner., President James A. Thomas to Receive Ron Brown Award, James “Jim” Thomas, president, ASTM International, will receive the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award during the Oct. 27 dinner at the Fairmount Hotel. Named for the late U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the award recognizes leadership in promoting the important role of standardization in eliminating global barriers to trade. Thomas was nominated for his many contributions to standards…, Flagship Magazine Honored with ANSI President’s Award for Journalism, The writing staff of ASTM International’s magazine, Standardization News, will be given the ANSI President’s Award for Journalism, which honors journalists whose work illuminates the role that standardization and conformity assessment activities play in the global marketplace. Nominator Mary McKiel noted how the staff is “always working with the broad ASTM international community to ensure the…, ASTM Debuts Consumer-Oriented Animated Video, This week, ASTM International and several of its high-profile members debut a “Sports and Leisure Time” animated video ( watch it here ) showcasing the many ways that safety and performance standards impact consumers' lives year-round. The video features strollers, bike and ski helmets, pools, amusement rides, playgrounds, and toys., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10194
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Today, ASTM International President James Thomas announced that three students won $10,000 scholarships for their doctoral studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. The winners were selected from dozens of graduate student applicants in the most competitive round of annual funding ever for this program. “We are thrilled to support these Ph.D. students who are using ASTM…, Media inquiries and photo requests:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org Release #10151
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As a result of the Safety Equipment Institute becoming a subsidiary of ASTM International on April 19, SEI is expanding its offerings beyond its existing product certifications to include personnel certifications and environmental declaration programs. The SEI Board Standing Committee on Certification Programs met for the first time yesterday. It approved operating manuals and procedures for SEI’…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, SEI Staff Contact:, Pat Gleason, tel. +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org Release #10101