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Amer Bin Ahmed, managing director of Knauf Middle East in Dubai, UAE, will serve a three-year term on the ASTM International board of directors. In addition to manufacturing building materials and related products, Knauf aims to promote sustainability and energy conservation in the construction industry. Bin Ahmed is responsible for building a large-scale sustainable business operation for Knauf…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10726
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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 ships and marine technology ( F25) has given the John Haas Memorial Award to Sean Andersen of Dixon Valve US. Andersen was rewarded for his technical expertise and leadership for the development of a portfolio of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) standards that promote safety, productivity, and efficiency on behalf of the maritime industry. Andersen, an ASTM member…, 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 #10614
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ASTM International’s committee on ships and marine technology ( F25 ) presented the John Nachtsheim Award to Kevin Kuhn of the U.S Coast Guard. Kuhn was honored for his technical support and expertise in the development of a number of commercial consensus standards in support of the maritime industry. An ASTM member since 2017, Kuhn, a staff engineer for the U.S Coast Guard, has held his…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10601
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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
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ASTM International’s committee on plastic piping systems ( F17 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to White G. Jee of Sasol Chemicals North America LLC, in Houston, Texas, 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 Jee for outstanding…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10539
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Today, ASTM International, one of the world’s leading developers of technical standards, released a white paper entitled, “Standards Development: Enabling Manufacturing Innovation and Accelerating Commercialization.” The free paper provides a high-level vision for optimal partnership and interaction between the global standardization and innovation communities. In particular, it emphasizes how…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org , Innovation Initiatives Contact:, Brian Meincke, tel +1.610.832.9613; bmeincke@astm.org Release #10499
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ASTM International announced today that it will sponsor H. Alex Hsain, a senior at North Carolina State University, for the prestigious Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program. This announcement coincides with “Girl Day” of Engineers Week, which encourages girls and young women to consider engineering careers. WISE is a competitive summer program in Washington, D.C.,…, 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 #10489
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A new ASTM International standard will help manufacturers classify discarded materials from their factories and facilities. This will help meet an important need for companies that value corporate responsibility and the environment. “This standard provides a system based on classification, location, disposition, and treatment,” says ASTM International member Amy Costello, a sustainability…, 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 #10476