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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
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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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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 to Host November Workshop on Substance Restriction Challenges and StandardizationASTM International’s committee on declarable substances in materials ( F40 ) is sponsoring a workshop on Substance Restriction Challenges and Standardization, Nov. 8, 2017, at the DIN Headquarters in Berlin, Germany. This workshop will discuss international and broad perspectives of RoHS and REACH. It will also review practical testing for California’s Prop 65 and give an industry perspective…, Workshop Contact:, Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; symposia@astm.org
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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 Declarable Substances in Materials ( F40 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Dr. Bruno A Vrebos, of Malvern PANalytical, in Almelo, Netherlands. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Vrebos for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10361
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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