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ASTM International members from its committee on recovered carbon black (rCB) ( D36 ) are announcing and seeking input on new standards and related efforts. Several subcommittees are supporting these efforts to help the tire recycling industry. For example, a subcommittee (D36.10) recently approved a list of 22 existing standards that are already being used in the carbon black industry. The group…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10484
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help guide the development of detergents that clean medical devices, helping support patient safety and health. The practice for characterizing detergents for the cleaning of medical devices ( WK58652 ) is being created by the organization’s committee on soaps and other detergents ( D12 ). “Currently, there are no consensus methods for characterizing…
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ASTM International’s committee on nonferrous metals and alloys ( B02 ) will host a free workshop, “Zinc and Zinc Alloys: Global Harmonization and New Alloys,” on Monday, Nov. 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in conjunction with committee meetings that week in Atlanta, Georgia. ASTM International member John Malmgreen will be the sole presenter at the workshop. He will discuss…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org R elease #10368
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Yesterday, global standards organization ASTM International and the Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards (FOCUS) announced a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to address standardization needs for the cannabis industry. The agreement, effective immediately, was signed in advance of ASTM International’s new cannabis committee June 11 and 12. The meeting is part of a larger “…, Next Meeting of Committee on Cannabis (D37):, June 11-12, Sheraton Centre Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org, FOCUS Contact:, Lezli Engelking, tel +1.602.791.5312; lezli@focusstandards.org R elease #10338
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Today, global standards organization ASTM International and the American Herbal Products Association announced a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on standards for the cannabis industry. The news comes in advance of the first meeting of ASTM International’s new cannabis committee, June 11 and 12. The meeting is part of a larger “committee week” event with about 25 committees and 1,500…, Next Meeting of Committee on Cannabis (D37):, June 11-12, Sheraton Centre Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org R elease #10336
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276
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This week, the ASTM International Board of Directors approved the launch of a new technical committee dedicated to developing standards for the growing field of recovered carbon black (rCB). The Committee on Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) ( D36 ) will focus on creating and updating standards in areas such as: the decomposition of scrap tires, other scrap-rubber components, sustainability, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10249
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Oliver S. Delery Jr., P.E, vice president of technical marketing North America for Forterra Building Products in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Forterra is an international building products company and one of the largest manufacturers of concrete products in North America. Delery has been with Forterra since 2002, having…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10238
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Eric R. Boes, senior corporate quality engineer at Delta Faucet Company in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, has received the Gary M. Kralik Distinguished Service Award from ASTM International Committee on Nonferrous Metals and Alloys ( B02 ). A member of ASTM since 1991, Boes was specifically recognized for his dedicated service as a leader and key contributing member of Committee B02, chairman of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10203
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture selected the Safety Equipment Institute - a subsidiary of ASTM International - to manage the certification program that supports labeling thousands of products as "biobased." The renewal of this five-year contract will mean that more and more people will be able to find and purchase products that are made and packaged using renewable materials. “This…, Program Contact:, Pat Gleason, tel. +1.703.442.5732; pgleason@seinet.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10160