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Tim Morris, vice president of manufacturing for ML Products LLC in Noble, Oklahoma, USA, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award by ASTM International’s rubber and rubber-like materials committee ( D11 ). An ASTM International member since 1994, Morris was honored for his 25 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the committee in the development and maintenance of international…
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John Bailey, president, OkStats Inc., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award by ASTM International’s rubber and rubber-like materials committee ( D11 ). An ASTM International member since 1988, Bailey was honored for over 30 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the committee in the development and maintenance of international standards for the…
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ASTM International’s committee on gypsum and related building materials and systems ( C11 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Richard D. Ladwig, manager of technical services, PABCO Gypsum division of PABCO Building Products, LLC, in North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10806
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ASTM International’s committee on fasteners ( F16 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Kevin Menke, director of engineering, Fastenal, in Winona, Minnesota, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Menke for meritorious and dedicated…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10802
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ASTM International announced five $500 grants to university students to help with senior or graduate projects that have an ASTM International standards component. The following students and their respective teams have won 2018 project grants: Haoyang Chen, Drexel University, who is working on auditory-visual substitution devices for blind chemistry students, Victoria Utria, Drexel University, who…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10699
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ASTM International President Katharine Morgan announced that four graduate students each won $10,000 scholarships for their graduate studies in fields where technical standards play a crucial role. This year’s winners were chosen from a competitive pool of 25 applications. “These students will use standards to expand scientific knowledge in a wide range of fields: additive manufacturing,…, , studying materials engineering. He is engaging with topics related to two committees: aerospace and aircraft ( F07 ) and fasteners ( F16 ). Anthony Marletta of Indiana University of Pennsylvania is an aspiring occupational health and safety expert. He plans to help develop standards through the pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear committee ( F13 ). Materials science student Andrew Tonigan of…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10607
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Tyler Olson, engineering manager, materials, with the Fastenal Company, Winona, Minnesota, USA, was recently awarded the 2018 ASTM International James A. Thomas President’s Leadership Award. Katharine Morgan, ASTM International president, presented Olson with the award during standards development meetings last week in San Diego, California. The President’s Leadership Award recognizes…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10559
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A new ASTM International standard will support the use of stucco in the construction industry. The new standard (soon to be published as C1860) was developed by the ASTM International committee on gypsum and related building materials and systems ( C11 ). “The new standard provides a way to measure the tensile strength or bond strength of stucco in vertical applications,” says ASTM International…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better. , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, tel +1.610.832.9739; totoole@astm.org Release #10511
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ASTM International’s committee on precast concrete products ( C27 ) is developing a new practice that will help measure the performance of devices placed in stormwater pipelines to help remove pollutants. This proposed standard (WK52521, Standard Practice for the Performance Criteria for Storm Water Treatment Devices) will help measure the release of contaminants from streets, parking lots, and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joseph Hugo, tel +1.610.832.9740; jhugo@astm.org R elease #10379
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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362