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Taco van der Maten, marketing manager for Malvern Panalytical , in Almelo, The Netherlands, has started his term as 2019 chairman of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. For example, its incoming cohort of board members…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10704
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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of accreditation for the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for 17 of its proficiency testing programs. The new accreditations cover programs including: Diesel exhaust fluid, Octane, Polyethylene plastics, Thermoplastics, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Woven fabrics, Knit fabrics, and more. “Labs that turn to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10673
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Eight ASTM International steel standards were recently revised to help address the issue of creep (time-dependent deformation at elevated temperature and constant stress that can lead to failure) for certain steels (9% Chromium-1% Molybdenum). According to ASTM International member Kenneth Orie, a new “Type 2” designation introduced for Grade 91 steels in these standards culminates research…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10669
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ASTM International’s committee on ships and marine technology ( F25) has given the John Haas Memorial Award to Sean Andersen of Dixon Valve US. Andersen was rewarded for his technical expertise and leadership for the development of a portfolio of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) standards that promote safety, productivity, and efficiency on behalf of the maritime industry. Andersen, an ASTM member…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10614
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ASTM International’s committee on ships and marine technology ( F25 ) presented the John Nachtsheim Award to Kevin Kuhn of the U.S Coast Guard. Kuhn was honored for his technical support and expertise in the development of a number of commercial consensus standards in support of the maritime industry. An ASTM member since 2017, Kuhn, a staff engineer for the U.S Coast Guard, has held his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10601
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys (A01) presented Daniel Janikowski with the committee's most prestigious award – the A01 Founding Committee Award. Janikowski was recognized for the highest level of leadership and exemplary contributions to A01's Founding Committee in development and promotion of voluntary consensus standards. An ASTM member since 1989…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10598
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys (A01) is creating a specification for a new kind of high-grade, lightweight steel tubes used in construction of bridges, buildings, and more. Specifically, the standard is for cold-formed welded high-strength carbon steel or low-alloy steel hollow structural sections (HSS). These can be used for welded, riveted, or…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10593
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys (A01) proposed a new standard that seeks to improve the durability of steel PT strands used in post tension or bridge stay cable applications. The proposed standard ( WK62898 ) seeks to address infrastructure corrosion and durability throughout the structure life cycle. Dale King, engineering and product development…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, W Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org Release #10568
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ASTM International’s committee on steel, stainless steel, and related alloys ( A01 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to John F. Grubb of ATI – Flat Rolled Products, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Grubb was recognized…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10561
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Alan P. Kaufman, senior vice president of technical affairs for the Toy Association in New York, New York, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. The Toy Association represents toy and youth entertainment products and importers. Kaufman leads the organization’s work related to the environment, supply chain, and factory processes, and is a key contributor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10460