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Today, ASTM International debuted a new learning management system (LMS) designed to enhance user experience and functionality. Existing customers will begin seeing a seamless transition to the new platform. The migration will be completed by August 31. Since 2012, the number of learners has grown from 500 to over 4,000. Usage increased by over 174 per cent last year alone, prompting the need for…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10362
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As of this week, a globally-respected standard updated by hundreds of leading experts in and advocates for toy safety goes into effect in the United States. The standard was revised through ASTM International, one of the world’s largest standards organizations, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission approved the revised standard, making it mandatory. “We identified parts of the 2011…, Media Contact:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Len Morrissey, tel +1.610.832.9719; lmorrissey@astm.org Release #10312
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After two successful pilots, ASTM International, a global standards organization, is expanding its Emerging Professionals program . The program will provide free airfare and lodging this year for up to 24 participants to attend a leadership development workshop held during an ASTM International conference – “committee week” – where technical experts in their industries create and revise…, ASTM Staff Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org , Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org R elease #10276
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ASTM International has published the first papers in its new online journal: Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing Systems. Access to papers during the journal’s inaugural year is free (here). “From dozens of submissions, we are pleased to announce the first four published, authored by 20 leading minds in this fast-growing field,” said Dr. Sudarsan Rachuri, the journal’s editor-in-chief who is the…, ASTM International Contact:, Alyssa Conaway, tel. +1.610.832.9620, aconaway@astm.org Release #10272
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Today, one of the world’s largest standards organizations, ASTM International, announced that it will develop its first official Canadian standard, focused on hoverboard safety. The organization also announced three week-long conferences in Toronto this April, May, and June that will attract thousands of engineers and technical experts worldwide from dozens of industries. “Canadian industry,…, Staff Contact:, Len Morrissey, tel +1.610.832.9719; lmorrissey@astm.org or Diane Thompson, dthompson@astm.org, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10271
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Pending approval from its board of directors, ASTM International announced yesterday the launch of a new committee focused on creating technical standards and guidance materials for cannabis and its products and processes. Yesterday, about 60 industry representatives, associations, and others convened at ASTM International’s global headquarters near Philadelphia and decided to create a volunteer…, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Robert Morgan, tel +1.610.832.9732; rmorgan@astm.org Release #10266
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By request from industry, ASTM International will host an organizational meeting to potentially create a new technical committee that develops voluntary consensus standards for cannabis. The no-fee meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 9 a.m. EST at ASTM International’s global headquarters in, West Conshohocken, Pa., USA. Industry stakeholders and others interested in charting a path towards voluntary…, ASTM Cannabis Organizational Meeting:, Feb. 28, 2017, ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA, Media Inquiries:, Nate Osburn, tel +1.610.832.9603; nosburn@astm.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Christine DeJong, tel +1.610.832.9736; cdejong@astm.org Release #10251
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The green building industry’s first and leading consortium of program operators announced today the addition of two new affiliate members: NRMCA (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association), a leading concrete advocate organization and Sustainable Solutions Corporation, an environmental consulting firm. This announcement and other progress to date will be covered in a webinar on December 14, at…, About NRMCA, Founded in 1930, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is the leading industry advocate. Our mission is to provide exceptional value for our members by responsibly representing and serving the entire ready mixed concrete industry through leadership, promotion, education and partnering to ensure ready mixed concrete is the building material of choice., About Sustainable Solutions Corporation, Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) is a firm with the vision of empowering every business to be a driver of positive global change. To achieve this, we develop practical solutions to create opportunities for businesses to thrive while implementing sustainability on a global scale. Utilizing over 25 years of experience and industry leading expertise, SSC is recognized as a trusted advisor…, About the Program Operator Consortium, We are five standards developers and certifiers and one technology, design and innovation company – and growing. With the proliferation of program operators, complex reporting requirements and an increased demand for these services, our members recognized the value of pooling resources, jointly conducting outreach, education, and communications and promoting the overall use of PCRs, LCAs, and…
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ASTM International’s Len Morrissey will lead a panel discussion on aligning technical standards on consumer health and safety for the benefit of both manufacturers and consumers. The panel will discuss both successful and unsuccessful approaches to global standards alignment. The panel event, part of the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization International Symposium, will…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10201
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Last week, the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) – a subsidiary of ASTM International – introduced a new board of directors for 2017. “We are excited to welcome such an esteemed group of individuals to SEI,” said SEI President, Patricia Gleason. “We look forward to their guidance as we continue to develop and expand our testing and certification programs over the coming year.” Joining the board…, SEI Media Contact:, Dan Bergels, tel. +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #10199