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Wes Balentine, former manager of manufacturing then national accounts manager at J.M. Huber Corporation and founder of Balentine Enterprises Inc., Borger, Texas, USA, was honored with the Jeff Melsom Distinguished Service Award by ASTM International’s carbon black committee ( D24 ). An ASTM International member since 1960, Balentine was honored for 23 years of outstanding dedication and…
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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 plastics (D20) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to John Stieha, staff engineer – consulting, with Open Range Engineering, Pampa, Texas, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. Stieha was honored for his dedication participation in the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10791
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Taco van der Maten, marketing manager for Malvern Panalytical , in Almelo, The Netherlands, has started his term as 2019 chairman of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made of 25 leaders from a variety of companies, associations, universities, government bodies, and other organizations around the world. For example, its incoming cohort of board members…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10704
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Darden Hood, former president of Beta Analytic in Miami, Florida, USA, was honored with the William N. Findley Award by ASTM International’s committee on plastics ( D20 ). Hood, an ASTM International member since 2004, was recognized for his pioneering leadership and exceptional contributions to the development of a test method on biobased content using radiocarbon analysis. Hood was previously…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10689
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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of accreditation for the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for 17 of its proficiency testing programs. The new accreditations cover programs including: Diesel exhaust fluid, Octane, Polyethylene plastics, Thermoplastics, Stainless steel, Aluminum, Woven fabrics, Knit fabrics, and more. “Labs that turn to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10673
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A new standard from ASTM International’s plastics committee (D20) includes a classification system for a type of rubberlike material used in everything from clothing to car parts. According to Huub Omloo, a senior standardization manager at Netherlands-based DSM Engineering Plastics, these materials – known as thermoplastic copolyester molding and extrusion materials or TPC – are rubber-like…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +1.610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #10618
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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of accreditation from the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for nine of its proficiency testing programs. The new accreditations cover programs including: Cetane, Crude oil, Engine coolants, In-service diesel oil, Insulated fluid quality, Polypropylene, Thermal analysis of plastics, and more. The recent…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10569
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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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Alan P. Kaufman, senior vice president of technical affairs for the Toy Association in New York, New York, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. The Toy Association represents toy and youth entertainment products and importers. Kaufman leads the organization’s work related to the environment, supply chain, and factory processes, and is a key contributor…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10460