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ASTM International has published a new standard that aims to improve the reliability and sustainability of iron water pipes that provide clean drinking water. The organization’s corrosion of metals committee ( G01 ) developed the new standard ( G218 ). According to ASTM International member Mike Horton, there are many standards (related to coatings and cathodic protection) that help protect…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Krista Robbins, tel +1.610.832.9689; krobbins@astm.org Release #10903
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Yesterday, global standards organization ASTM International announced its slate of six new board of directors nominees for 2020, five of whom are women. In addition, the organization’s president, Katharine Morgan, unveiled a new “Women in Standards” video highlighting the growing role of women in developing technical standards. The board nominees are experts representing perspectives of industry…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10876 ###
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Wes Balentine, former manager of manufacturing then national accounts manager at J.M. Huber Corporation and founder of Balentine Enterprises Inc., Borger, Texas, USA, was honored with the Jeff Melsom Distinguished Service Award by ASTM International’s carbon black committee ( D24 ). An ASTM International member since 1960, Balentine was honored for 23 years of outstanding dedication and…
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ASTM International’s committee on engine coolants and related fluids ( D15 ) presented its top annual award – the Award of Merit – to Edward R. Eaton, Sr., managing consultant, Laboratory Holdings LLC, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, USA. The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards. The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel+1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, , Release #10800
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Sarkis Aroyan, director of cooling systems division with the Dober Group in Woodridge, Illinois, USA, was honored with the Daniel H. Green Award by ASTM International’s committee on engine coolants ( D15 ). Aroyan, an ASTM International member since 2006, was recognized for his many years of outstanding service and active participation in the committee. Aroyan has served in his current…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10692
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Today, ASTM International announced the addition of accreditation from the globally-recognized American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for nine of its proficiency testing programs. The new accreditations cover programs including: Cetane, Crude oil, Engine coolants, In-service diesel oil, Insulated fluid quality, Polypropylene, Thermal analysis of plastics, and more. The recent…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Program Contact:, John Gallagher, tel +1.610.832.9646; jgallagher@astm.org Release #10569
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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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A new ASTM International specification supports the use of waterless coolants in car engines. Waterless coolants avoid the creation of water vapor pockets that can interrupt heat transfer from critical areas of an engine, helping prevent engine damage, enhance consumer safety, and more. According to ASTM International member Jonathan T. Light, non-aqueous engine coolants that conform to the new…, ASTM Committee D15 on Engine Coolants and Related Fluids Next Meeting:, May 17-18, 2017, Phoenix, Ariz., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Technical Contact:, Jonathan T. Light, Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., Suffield, Conn., tel +1.860.435.2418; jtlight@comcast.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Ashley Wiand, tel +1.610.832.9551; awiand@astm.org Release #10255
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Dirk Roller, Ph.D., the director of Quality EMEA and the Reference Lab for Orion Engineered Carbons in Cologne, Germany, was honored with the Jeff Melsom Distinguished Service Award from ASTM International Committee D24 on Carbon Black ( D24 ). Roller joined ASTM in 2004, and was rewarded for his outstanding leadership and contributions in developing new test methods and advancing the technical…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10227
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Francine S. Bovard, technical specialist, metallurgy, quality and standards with Arconic in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, USA, has received the Francis L. LaQue Memorial Award from ASTM International Committee on Corrosion of Metals ( G01 ). A member of ASTM since 2013, Bovard was specifically recognized for her contributions in the development of corrosion controls standards for aluminum and its…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10215