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Today, ASTM International announced a new group focused on creating standards for non-hydraulic cement. The group will hold its first meeting on Thursday, June 15, at 9:30 a.m. as part of ASTM International’s June “Committee Week” in Toronto, Canada. The group is a subcommittee of the organization’s renowned committee on cement (C01) which is home to hundreds of technical experts and industry…, ASTM Committee C01 on Cement Next Meeting:, June 14-15, 2017, June Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Larry Sutter, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich., tel +1.906.487.2268; llsutter@mtu.edu, ASTM Staff Contact:, Scott Orthey, tel +1.610.832.9730; sorthey@astm.org R elease #10286
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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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ASTM International has published the first papers in its new online journal: Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems. Access to papers during the journal’s inaugural year is free (here). “From dozens of submissions, we are pleased to announce the first four published, authored by 20 leading minds in this fast-growing field,” said Dr. Sudarsan Rachuri, the journal’s editor-in-chief who is the…, ASTM International Contact:, Alyssa Conaway, tel. +1.610.832.9620, aconaway@astm.org Release #10272
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Jeff Weiss, deputy director of the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning and a senior advisor to the Secretary within the U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C., USA will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. In his current role, Weiss specializes in standards, conformance, and global regulatory policy, digital economy, port and supply chain…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10240
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D. Thomas Marsh, president and CEO of Centrotrade Minerals and Metals Inc. in Chesapeake, Virginia, USA, has started his term as 2017 chairman of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made up of 25 leaders from a broad variety of companies, associations, and government bodies worldwide. In addition to Centrotrade, this includes organizations such as the Copper…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10229
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A new standardized practice published by ASTM International will help evaluate drones for risks, potentially leading to greater acceptance of drone usage among civil aviation authorities. The new standard (soon to be published as F3178, Practice for Operational Risk Assessment (ORA)) defines how to prepare Operational Risk Assessments that are necessary for approvals related to airworthiness,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Harrison Wolf, Wolf UAS, Los Altos, Calif., tel +1.805.302.8480; hw@wolfuas.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Mary Mikolajewski, tel +1.610.832.9678; mmikolajewski@astm.org Release #10224
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Bruce Blair, president and CEO of Consumers Concrete Corporation, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, has received the Bryant Mather Award from ASTM International Committee on Cement ( C01 ). A member of ASTM since 1996, Blair was specifically recognized for his contributions to the development and continued improvement to cement standards, and for advancing the body of knowledge related to blended…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10223
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The green building industry’s first and leading consortium of program operators announced today the addition of two new affiliate members: NRMCA (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association), a leading concrete advocate organization and Sustainable Solutions Corporation, an environmental consulting firm. This announcement and other progress to date will be covered in a webinar on December 14, at…, About NRMCA, Founded in 1930, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is the leading industry advocate. Our mission is to provide exceptional value for our members by responsibly representing and serving the entire ready mixed concrete industry through leadership, promotion, education and partnering to ensure ready mixed concrete is the building material of choice., About Sustainable Solutions Corporation, Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) is a firm with the vision of empowering every business to be a driver of positive global change. To achieve this, we develop practical solutions to create opportunities for businesses to thrive while implementing sustainability on a global scale. Utilizing over 25 years of experience and industry leading expertise, SSC is recognized as a trusted advisor…, About the Program Operator Consortium, We are five standards developers and certifiers and one technology, design and innovation company – and growing. With the proliferation of program operators, complex reporting requirements and an increased demand for these services, our members recognized the value of pooling resources, jointly conducting outreach, education, and communications and promoting the overall use of PCRs, LCAs, and…
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ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards-development organizations, launched its International Ambassadors program this week. Through the program, ASTM members who are top experts in their fields will connect with other engineers who want to understand and apply ASTM standards to strengthen their industries and economies. The first two ambassadors will focus on Latin America and…, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Teresa Cendrowska, tel. +1.610.832.9718; tcendrowska@astm.org Release #10206
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ASTM International, una de las organizaciones desarrolladoras de estándares, más grandes del mundo, presentó esta semana, su programa de Embajadores Internacionales. A través del programa, miembros de ASTM que son expertos reconocidos en sus campos de experiencia, se conectarán con otros ingenieros que quieran entender y aplicar los estándares ASTM para fortalecer sus industrias y economías. Los…, Consultas acerca de Medios de Comunicación:, Nathan Osburn, tel. +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Contacto ASTM:, Teresa Cendrowska, tel. +1.610.832.9718; tcendrowska@astm.org