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A proposed ASTM International standard will help to assess technologies that are used for microbial decontamination of indoor air. ASTM’s committee on pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents ( E35 ) is developing the proposed standard. “Indoor air is increasingly being recognized for its ability to spread infections,” says Syed Sattar, an ASTM International member and professor…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11274 ###
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An ASTM International standard test method seeks to evaluate antimicrobial catheters to prevent bacterial colonization. ASTM International’s pesticides, antimicrobials, and alternative control agents committee ( E35 ) is developing the proposed standard. This proposed test method ( WK74562 ) will specify the operational parameters required to assess the ability of antimicrobial urinary catheters…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11264 ###
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced plans to host their fall committee week in person, October 3-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, following a review of pandemic metrics, government guidelines, and member survey results. ASTM International is committed to the health and safety of members and staff. The organization will be closely monitoring the guidelines set by the…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11244 ###
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Ralph M. Paroli, Ph.D., acting director general for the Metrology Research Center, National Research Council of Canada (NRC), was awarded the 2021 ASTM International William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985, who established ASTM International as the world leader in developing and disseminating voluntary…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11232 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person May and June standards development meetings (including D02 and independent meetings) have been transitioned to all virtual. Last month, ASTM International announced that all April in-person meetings would be transitioned to virtual as…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11189 ###
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Bill Griese, director of standards development and sustainability initiatives for the Tile Council of North America (Anderson, South Carolina, USA), has started his term as finance and audit committee chair of the ASTM International board of directors. Griese was appointed to the executive committee by the ASTM International board of directors. He previously served on the board from 2018 to 2020…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11170 ###
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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that all previously scheduled in-person April standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. These decisions were based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11164 ###
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Elise Owen, standards executive for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Washington, D.C., USA), will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors., , The EPA is a federal government agency whose mission is to protect human health and the environment. Owen joined ASTM International in 2020. She has held her current position since 2015, having previously served as associate vice president of global strategy and analysis for AdvaMed and director of international development for the American National Standards Institute. Owen has also worked as an…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11160 ###
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ASTM International presented the Kenneth J. Boedecker, Jr. Distinguished Service Award to Betsy L. Hoppe, quality systems manager for Steelscape, LLC. Hoppe was honored in recognition of her exemplary contributions to the success of the metallic-coated iron and steel products committee ( A05 ). An ASTM International member since 2010, Hoppe is also part of the ASTM International committees…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel+1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11144 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Roger Lewis Brockenbrough for his contributions to the metallic-coated iron and steel products committee ( A05 ). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities.…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel+1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11132 ###