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Tim Morris, vice president of manufacturing for ML Products LLC in Noble, Oklahoma, USA, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award by ASTM International’s rubber and rubber-like materials committee ( D11 ). An ASTM International member since 1994, Morris was honored for his 25 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the committee in the development and maintenance of international…
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John Bailey, president, OkStats Inc., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, USA, was honored with the Distinguished Service Award by ASTM International’s rubber and rubber-like materials committee ( D11 ). An ASTM International member since 1988, Bailey was honored for over 30 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the committee in the development and maintenance of international standards for the…
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A new ASTM International standard aims to support more effective and innovative ways to join complex connections in storm and sewer pipes. The organization’s plastic piping systems committee ( F17 ) developed the standard (soon to be published as F3202). According to ASTM International member John Kurdziel, the new standard will allow for different kinds of thermoplastic products to be used for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10785
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ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Mark A. Clark, consultant, in Elkhart, Indiana, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The committee honored Clark for outstanding dedication, exceptional…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10784
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Robert Johnson, M.D., of the University of Vermont, has received the 2018 Charles B. Dudley Medal Award from ASTM International, one of the world’s leading standards organizations. Established in 1925 in commemoration of the organization’s first president, Charles B. Dudley, the award was created to stimulate research leading to standardization, extend knowledge of the specific interests of ASTM…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10781
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ASTM International’s snow and water sports committee ( F27 ) has launched a new group that will develop standards for water sports equipment. A task group is developing two proposed standards, including one for wakeboard bindings ( WK67020 ). The proposed wakeboard binding standard specifies the size and position of threaded inserts. Threaded inserts are used to attach wakeboard bindings to…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Joe Koury, tel +1.610.832.9804; jkoury@astm.org Release #10759
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ASTM International announced five $500 grants to university students to help with senior or graduate projects that have an ASTM International standards component. The following students and their respective teams have won 2018 project grants: Haoyang Chen, Drexel University, who is working on auditory-visual substitution devices for blind chemistry students, Victoria Utria, Drexel University, who…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Travis Murdock, tel +1.610.832.9714; tmurdock@astm.org Release #10699
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Two new ASTM International standards support the use of press-insert fittings used in cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubes that distribute potable water and support hydronic plumbing systems for homes and businesses. ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ) developed the new standards, which will soon be published as F3347 and F3348. According to committee member Gary…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10675
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ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems (F17) is developing a proposed standard that will provide procedures for rehabilitating or reconstructing pressure pipelines and conduits used for water, sewer, gas, and petroleum. The proposed standard (WK60068) describes the robotic application of a structurally independent spray in place pipe (SIPP) inside pipelines. Such application…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10570
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John M. Kurdziel, chief engineer with Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Hilliard, Ohio, USA, was honored with the Frank W. Reinhart & Henry “Butch” Kuhlman Award from ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ). Kurdziel was recognized for faithful and significant contributions in furthering the cause of sound and effective plastic piping standardization. Kurdziel, an…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10547