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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
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A proposed ASTM International standard describes how to establish and manage an asset management career development plan and provides a clear curriculum for the asset management career path. The proposed standard (WK59450, Practice for Asset Management Career Development and Training), created by ASTM International’s committee on asset management ( E53 ), will create a set of guiding principles…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +.1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org R elease #10356
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William Tracy, manager of technology administration at Panasonic Appliances Company of America in Danville, Ky., has received the John N. Balough Distinguished Service Award from ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners . The committee recognized Tracy’s 19 years of service towards the development of vacuum cleaner standards, and his leadership as subcommittee chairman for F11.20 and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10100
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Peter Pavlick, director at PBM Solutions in Solon, Ohio, has been awarded the John N. Balough Distinguished Service Award by ASTM International Committee F11 on Vacuum Cleaners . The committee honored Pavlick, a charter member of the committee, for his distinguished service, high moral integrity, and valuable leadership within F11. He also received the Award of Appreciation from the committee in…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10093
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A new ASTM International guide will help organizations that warehouse their assets. The new standard (soon to be published as E3056, Guide for Warehousing) will help reduce costs, conserve resources, and increase efficiency. “This guide is essentially Warehousing 101, capturing the basic concepts and principles of managing a warehouse operation,” says ASTM member Robert Holcombe. “It’s our hope…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Robert Holcombe, tel +1.540.735.4682; bobholcombe@hotmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #10059
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ASTM International has published a new guide to help large organizations manage property used by their contractors and subcontractors. The standard ( E3015 , Guide for Management of Customer-Owned Property Assets in Possession of Supplier, Contractor or Subcontractor) will be useful to federal agencies, government contractors and other large entities that furnish property for their suppliers.…, ASTM Committee E53 on Asset Management Next Meeting:, August 10, 2015, in conjunction with the National Property Management Association, Fort Worth, Texas, Media Inquiries:, Nathan Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Richard Culbertson, Pittsburgh, Pa., tel +1.609.410.0108; richard.c.culbertson@gmail.com , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #9856 ###
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a holistic approach to subcontractor property management. The proposed standard is ASTM WK46257, Guide for Management of Customer-Owned Property in the Possession of a Supplier or Subcontractor. ASTM WK46257 applies to property that is expected to be used by federal agencies, government contractors and other large entities that furnish…, Technical Contact:, Richard Culbertson, Pittsburgh, Pa., Phone: 609-410-0108; richard.c.culbertson@gmail.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9659
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A new standard guide on fleet management will be of particular benefit to newer asset managers or entities that are just beginning to consider how to manage mobile assets. ASTM E2962 , Guide for Fleet Management, has emerged from a need for education, training and certification programs addressing fleet assets. Successfully managing a fleet of any kind of vehicle -— whether it be cars, trucks,…, Technical Contact:, Robert Holcombe, U.S. General Services Administration, Washington, D.C., Phone: 202-501-3828; robert.holcombe@gsa.gov , ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, Phone: 610-832-9728; kkoperna@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9594
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The laboratory conditions test described in a new ASTM International standard will be used by manufacturers to determine the sustained air performance and exhaust emissions of a central vacuum cleaner. ASTM F2826 , Test Method for Evaluating the Sustained Air Performance and Exhaust Emissions of Central Vacuum Cleaning Units, was developed by Subcommittee F11.22 on Air Performance , part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee F11 Next Meeting:, May 5-7, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact:, Darrell Nieschwitz, H-P Products Inc., Louisville, Ohio, Phone: 330-875-5556, ext. 2272; dnieschwitz@h-pproducts.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Trinsey, Phone: 610-832-9661; dtrinsey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9584
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide a laboratory conditions test for determining the sustained air performance and exhaust emissions of central vacuum cleaners. ASTM WK14392 , Test Method for Evaluating the Sustained Air Performance and Exhaust Emissions of Central Vacuum Cleaning Units, is being developed by Subcommittee F11.22 on Air Performance , part of ASTM International…, ASTM Committee F11 Next Meeting:, May 5-7, 2014, May Committee Week, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Technical Contact, : Darrell Nieschwitz, H-P Products Inc., Louisville, Ohio, Phone: 330-875-5556, ext. 2272; dnieschwitz@h-pproducts.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Diane Trinsey, Phone: 610-832-9661; dtrinsey@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9532