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John R. Logar, senior director of aseptic processing and terminal sterilization at Johnson & Johnson Microbiological Quality and Sterility Assurance in Raritan, New Jersey (USA), has started his term as the 2021 chair 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…, Media Inquiries:, Jaime Martorana, tel +1.610.832.9796; jmartorana@astm.org Release #11156 ###
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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 standards development meetings (including independent meetings) through the end of the year have been canceled. Affected meetings include October, November, and December Committee Weeks in Orlando, Florida, and Austin, Texas, and all…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11061 ###
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A new ASTM International standard will provide a specification for low density poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based materials intended for use in wire and cable jacketing. ASTM’s committee on electrical and electronic insulating materials (D09) developed the standard, which will be soon published as D8318. Low density PVDF cable jacketing is a new product that has the potential to offer…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Alyson Fick, tel +610.832.9710; afick@astm.org Release #11058 ###
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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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In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and growing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced today that previously scheduled April standards development meetings in Boston (March 29-April 3) and Prague (April 27-30) have been canceled. The decision was based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Continued review of information and recommendations from the U.S.…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10993
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George Fechtmann, Corporate Fellow and previously the global manager of principal engineers with UL LLC, in Melville, New York, USA, was honored with the Arnold H. Scott Award by the ASTM International committee on electrical and electronic insulating materials ( D09 ). Fechtmann was honored for outstanding achievement in the science of electrical insulation. He is also a member of the ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10790
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A new ASTM International standard could help both with contingency planning for oil spills as well as management of oil spills. According to ASTM International member Merv Fingas, the new guide standardizes the way laboratories both prepare and measure “weathered oil,” which is naturally different from the “source oil” at a facility. “This is important because, after an oil spill occurs, the…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9826; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10771
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ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants (C24) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Christopher White of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contribution to developing standards. White was honored…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10592
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A new standard from ASTM International’s committee on quality and statistics (E11) addresses general reliability analysis in statistics. The new guide (soon to be published as E3159) develops many of the commonly reoccurring reliability metrics and related topics found in many industrial quarters and specifies methods for use in reliability calculations. ASTM International member Stephen Luko,…, 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 #10573
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A new ASTM International standard outlines a way to quantitatively determine the extent and causes of cracking in a building sealant. The new standard (soon to be published as C1851) was developed by ASTM International’s committee on building seals and sealants ( C24 ). “When you see a weathered sealant, it is usually cracked, crazed, or crumbled,” says ASTM International member Chris White, a…, 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:, David Lee, tel +1.610.832.9681; dlee@astm.org Release #10510