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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 June standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled. Last month, ASTM International announced the cancellation of all May in-person meetings . These decisions were based on several factors, including…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11017 ###
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ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ) is developing a standard for requirements for hayride attractions. The proposed standard ( WK50036 ) will apply to hayrides meant for entertainment, recreation, or agritourism. According to ASTM International member Randy Bates, owner of Agritainment, Inc., the proposed standard will help provide a level of conformity to reduce…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact: , Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10770 ###
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Bungee jumping industry stakeholders are being encouraged to join an effort to create a standard that will support the growing number of bungee jumping operations worldwide. The proposed standard ( WK62522 ) is being developed by ASTM International’s subcommittee on adventure attractions (F24.61), part of the committee on amusement rides and devices ( F24 ). The standard aims to establish…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org, , Release #11000 ###
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Please see the following statement from ASTM International President Kathie Morgan on the passing of board member Oliver S. Delery, Jr. "Our deepest condolences are with the family and friends of Oliver S. Delery, Jr., a wonderful and brilliant person who passed away last Wednesday. Oliver was a treasured member of our ASTM International family who had been serving on our board and who had just…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10961
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Bonnie McWade-Furtado, associate research and development scientist at Cabor Corp. (Billerica, Massachusetts, USA), will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Cabot Corp. is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company. McWade-Furtado has been with Cabot Corp. since 1993 when she joined the company as a research associate. She assumed her…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10942
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Chris Noveral, senior mechanical engineer, design and engineering with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA, was recently awarded the 2019 ASTM International James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. The President’s Leadership Award recognizes individuals early in their ASTM International career who have significantly advanced ASTM’s mission through extraordinary…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10918
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ASTM International’s amusement rides and devices committee ( F24 ) is developing a proposed new standard for the vertical wind tunnels used as indoor skydiving attractions. According to ASTM International member Jaret Oldfather, the proposed standard ( WK70227 ) will cover safety, design, construction, inspection, operation and maintenance practices that are specific to indoor skydiving…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10915
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Last week, Mexico City signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with global standards developer ASTM International. The agreement is specifically focused on internationally-recognized standards maintained by the organization’s committee on amusement rides and devices. The MOC was signed by Katharine Morgan, ASTM International president, and Carlos Sainz Luna, Mexico City’s undersecretary for the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10914
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La semana pasada, Ciudad de México firmó un memorando de cooperación (MOC, por sus siglas en inglés) con el desarrollador de estándares mundiales, ASTM International. El acuerdo se encuentra específicamente enfocado en estándares reconocidos a nivel internacional y mantenidos por el comité de parques de diversión y atracciones de la organización. El MOC fue firmado por Katharine Morgan,…, Para consultas de los medios:, Dan Bergels, Tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org
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ASTM International’s committee on amusement rides and devices (known as F24 ) has developed a standard for requirements for hayride attractions. The new voluntary standard (soon to be published as F3168) will apply to hayrides meant for entertainment, recreation, or agritourism. “Hayrides can be a lot of fun, but we can do more to create a culture of safety,” said Randy Bates, owner of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org