ASTM International

C-Crete Technologies Pours World's First Basalt-Based Concrete, A Zero-Emission Product Free of Portland Cement

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Element, ASTM International, Climate change, Construction, SAN, Calcium, Research, ASTM, Compressive strength, Corner, CO2, Civilization, Coal, Silicon, Cement

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- C-Crete Technologies, a pioneer in the development of cement-free concretes devoid of CO2 emissions, announces its deployment of the world's first basalt-based concrete, another significant move forward in the company's development of eco-conscious construction materials.

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  • Basalt is primarily composed of silicon, aluminium and calcium, three of the Earth's most abundant elements.
  • In terms of volume, it is more abundant than the limestone used for manufacturing Portland cement.
  • "This pour was that research and development step that proves an idea works, with validation from a real-world placement."
  • Because cement companies are going to want to adopt this technology, just like the steel industry converted from [coal] blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces."

ASTM International Welcomes Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as New President

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Monday, March 25, 2024
ASTM International, Growth, ASTM, Management

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASTM International is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as the organization's new president, effective May 1, 2024.

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  • W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ASTM International is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as the organization's new president, effective May 1, 2024.
  • Kireta's background in standards development and familiarity with the organization uniquely positions him to lead ASTM International into future growth and innovation.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Andy as president of ASTM International," says Bill Griese, 2024 chair of ASTM's Board of Directors.
  • "I am honored and excited to serve as the new president of ASTM International," says Kireta.

IAE AG successfully tests V2500 engine on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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Monday, March 18, 2024
ASTM International, Pratt & Whitney, Ester, Airbus A320 family, Dicarboxylic acid, Fats, History, Aviation, Commercial aviation, Embraer, MTU Aero Engines, Japanese Aero Engine Corporation, IAE, Neste, SAF, Jet fuel

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) announced it has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover, Germany. IAE is a multinational consortium comprised of Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines AG. The V2500 engine currently powers the A320ceo family aircraft and the Embraer C-390 Millenium.

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  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) announced it has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at MTU Maintenance Hannover, Germany.
  • "This test with 100% SAF demonstrates that V2500 engines can continue contributing towards making aviation more sustainable in the decades ahead," said Kim Kinsley, president, IAE AG, and vice president, Mature Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.
  • The V2500 engine test was run on 100% Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosine (HEFA-SPK) fuel supplied by Neste.
  • The V2500 is a versatile engine, powering commercial, cargo and military platforms, with a 35-year history of providing reliable and efficient performance.

LP Building Solutions Awarded Five Prestigious Honors for Structural Solutions Products, Recognized for Product Excellence and Sustainability

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Sustainability, Building Systems, Manufacturing, Forest Products, Natural Resources, Residential Building & Real Estate, LP, ASTM International, Multimedia, Builder, Carbon, Most valuable player, Green Builder Media

LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced several accolades garnered by its Structural Solutions portfolio, further solidifying its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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  • LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, today announced several accolades garnered by its Structural Solutions portfolio, further solidifying its commitment to innovation and sustainability.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305804860/en/
    BUILD Magazine, PRODUCTS Magazine, and Green Builder Media recognized the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio for its exceptional product quality and sustainable attributes.
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    Three distinguished industry authorities—BUILD Magazine, PRODUCTS Magazine, and Green Builder Media—recognized the LP® Structural Solutions portfolio for its exceptional product quality and sustainable attributes.
  • In September 2023, LP announced that five products within its Structural Solutions portfolio— LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier , LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier , LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring , LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing and LP® TopNotch® 350 Durable Sub-Flooring —are carbon negative.

Expert Insights and Emerging Trends: Join U.S. Industry at ANSI's Company Member Forum

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Bias, Schneider Electric, TED, ASTM International, Siemens Energy, Breakfast, AI, BCI, AIMS, Risk management, Commerce, American National Standards Institute, Learning, Development, HP Inc., Fireside chats, Policy, Legislation, ANSI, Privacy, Hallucination, Interface (computing), CMF, Microsoft, Education, Armstrong World Industries

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Join dynamic discussions on risk management and GenAI, gain insights into changes in the EU-US regulatory landscape, and learn how companies can develop internal standards experts—among other topics—during the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Company Member Forum (CMF) on March 21-22, 2024, at the HP Welcome Center in Spring, TX. 

Key Points: 
  • ANSI's Company Member Forum provides a venue for members representing the broad spectrum of U.S. industry to come together to discuss national, regional, and global standards and conformity assessment issues and collectively shape and influence U.S. policy in the domestic and international arena.
  • Panel Session on Navigating the Future: Risk Management Standards and GenAI: Inherent risks with GenAI applications include misinformation, hallucinations, bias, security and privacy and others.
  • Brain Computer Interface (BCI): The TED talk-style presentation will provide an overview of the technology and standardization needs around BCI.
  • Many ANSI corporate members cite cross-industry networking at the Company Member Forum as one of the primary benefits of membership, which often results in alliances between different industries.

Minister Champagne announces appointments to the Standards Council of Canada's Governing Council

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced recent appointments to the Standards Council of Canada's (SCC) Governing Council.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced recent appointments to the Standards Council of Canada's (SCC) Governing Council.
  • He has been involved in standards development since 1984 in information technologies engineering and, more recently, biodigital convergence.
  • "These appointments will enhance the SCC's ability to continue to be a leader in the global standards industry.
  • – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
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C-Crete Technologies Secures California Energy Commission Funding for Its Zeolite-Based Concrete, Free of Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
SAN, Atmosphere, CO2, ASTM International, Compressive strength, Energy, Cement

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- C-Crete Technologies, a pioneer in the creation of cement-free concrete products, proudly announces funding from the California Energy Commission that will help the company advance its CO2 emissions-free, zeolite-based concrete. The funding marks an important milestone for C-Crete, an indication that the company's novel materials align with California's mission to foster innovation in clean and sustainable technologies.

Key Points: 
  • The funding marks an important milestone for C-Crete, an indication that the company's novel materials align with California's mission to foster innovation in clean and sustainable technologies.
  • The support of the commission also underscores the transformative potential of the concrete, which substitutes zeolite, an abundant naturally occurring non-carbonate rock, for Portland cement.
  • C-Crete's zeolite-based concrete meets the industry standards set by ASTM International for the mechanical and durability properties of concrete.
  • "We are excited to leverage this support from the California Energy Commission to bring environmentally friendly concrete alternatives to a broader market."

Bill Griese Begins Term as 2024 ASTM International Board Chair

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Griese, deputy executive director for the Tile Council of North America, has started his term as the 2024 chair of the ASTM International board of directors.

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  • W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Griese, deputy executive director for the Tile Council of North America, has started his term as the 2024 chair of the ASTM International board of directors.
  • "In these 15 years since I joined ASTM, even though a lot has changed, so much has remained the same," says Griese.
  • Hear more from Griese in this interview from the latest issue of Standardization News and in the 2024 ASTM Board Chair video .
  • Griese joined ASTM International in 2007 and served three consecutive terms as chair of the committee on ceramic whitewares and related products (C21).

CarbiCrete Concrete Products Meet or Exceed ASTM C90 Performance Requirements According to Third-Party

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Lafarge (company), ASTM International, EllisDon, Sustainability, GWP, Built environment, Climate, Compressive strength, Cmus, Carbon dioxide, CMU, Carbon, CO2, Alexander Dennis, Environment

Reducing embodied carbon in the built environment does not require any compromise on performance, says the company's CEO

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  • Reducing embodied carbon in the built environment does not require any compromise on performance, says the company's CEO
    MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete, a leading firm in the decarbonization of concrete, announced today that it has received third-party validation that the products generated through its technology meet or exceed ASTM C90 performance requirements for concrete masonry units (CMUs).
  • The testing was conducted by CTL Group , the industry's leading expert in structures and materials, using ASTM C90, the most widely-referenced standard for specifying CMUs in North America, published by ASTM International.
  • The standards for quality performance contain minimum requirements for items such as compressive strength, permissible variations in dimensions, and finish and appearance criteria.
  • Additionally, CarbiCrete's concrete products are cured with carbon dioxide, which is mineralized and permanently removed from the atmosphere.

ANSI Board of Directors Names Volunteer Leaders for 2024

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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The following individuals will serve as chairs of the Institute's Policy Advisory Groups: Henry Wixon, NIST (Intellectual Property Rights Policy Advisory Group); Jeff Grove, ASTM International (National Policy Advisory Group); and Ajit Jillavenkatesa, Apple (International Policy Advisory Group).

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  • The following individuals will serve as chairs of the Institute's Policy Advisory Groups: Henry Wixon, NIST (Intellectual Property Rights Policy Advisory Group); Jeff Grove, ASTM International (National Policy Advisory Group); and Ajit Jillavenkatesa, Apple (International Policy Advisory Group).
  • Amanda Benedict, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), will chair the ANSI ISO Council.
  • Jessica Evans, NSF International, will chair ANSI's Board of Standards Review.
  • Veronica A. Lancaster, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), will serve as USNC president and chair of the USNC Council.