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William A. Ells, vice president of sales at Vibram USA in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, USA, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. Vibram USA is a manufacturer of footwear and soles for outdoor, recreational, work, military, and fashion boots and shoes. Ells has been with Vibram since 2010. He previously worked in sales at American Biltrite Inc. and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10457
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Dale F. Bohn, product quality manager for Flint Hills Resources LP, in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, has started his term as 2018 chairman of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM International’s board is made up of 25 leaders from a broad variety of companies, associations, and government bodies worldwide. In addition to Flint Hills, this includes a wide range of organizations such as…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10450
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Dr. Raymond D. Pavlovich, president, HRC Research Consultants, Inc., Katy, Texas, USA, was honored with the Prevost Hubbard Award from ASTM International’s committee on road and paving materials ( D04 ). Pavlovich, who joined ASTM International in 1973, was honored for over 50 years of dedicated service and outstanding leadership in the development of statistically sound standards in the field…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10449
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ASTM International has published a standard for a new material used as an expansion joint filler for sidewalks, driveways, curbs, gutter, parking areas, roadways, and other concrete construction. The new standard ( D8139 ) was developed by the ASTM International committee on road and paving materials ( D04 ). According to ASTM International member Larry Weimer of NOMACO, Inc., the specification…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #10433
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Edward R. Eaton, Sr., fluids consultant with Laboratory Holdings LLC, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, USA, was honored with the Daniel H. Green Award from ASTM International committee on engine coolants ( D15 ). Eaton joined ASTM in 1992, and was honored for many years of outstanding service and active participation in the work of the committee. Eaton has previously served as the CEO and chief…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10427
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ASTM International is developing a proposed standard for measurement of the traction of pedestrian walkways, including in wet conditions. The proposed standard ( WK60578 ) covers the use of variable-angle tribometers, which are a particular configuration of devices that measure friction. The standard is being developed by the traction subcommittee of ASTM International’s committee on pedestrian/…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #10421
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A proposed ASTM International standard will help guide the development of detergents that clean medical devices, helping support patient safety and health. The practice for characterizing detergents for the cleaning of medical devices ( WK58652 ) is being created by the organization’s committee on soaps and other detergents ( D12 ). “Currently, there are no consensus methods for characterizing…
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ASTM International announced today that it is a supporting partner of the SPE Offshore Europe Conference and Exhibition 2017 , Sept. 5-8, at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, in the U.K. SPE Offshore Europe is recognized by offshore exploration and production professionals as Europe’s leading petroleum event. The conference will explore the most significant technologies, allow for…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Alistair Klein, tel +44.7402.636307, aklein@astm.org R elease #10382
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A proposed standard will measure the temperature of asphalt mixture during production to help ensure the quality of the final pavement. The standard (WK59386, Test Method for Field Measurement of Asphalt Mixture Temperatures by Hand Held Temperature Measurement Sensors), is being created by ASTM International’s committee on road and paving materials ( D04 ). Ensuring the correct temperature can…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org R elease #10380
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ASTM International’s committee on road and paving materials ( D04 ) is developing a new specification for retroreflective and fluorescent materials to be applied on the body of a vehicle. These materials will enhance the visibility of the vehicle to other users on the road. This standard (WK55400, Specification for Retroreflective Sheeting for Vehicle Conspicuity) will outline the attributes and…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org , Committee Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org R elease #10357