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ASTM Establishes Lab Assistance Program
Tue, 05/10/2005 - 22:00
ASTM International recently established the Interlaboratory Studies program, an effort to remove administrative burdens from its technical committees. ASTM earmarked $4 million over five years for the initiative. The ILS program will help in the… TÜV America Announces NAFTA Promotion
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
TÜV America recently promoted Derek J. Tremblett to lead its NAFTA region business development efforts. In his new role, he will be responsible for all of TÜV America’s and its subsidiaries’ sales and business development in Canada, the United… Ready for World Standards Day?
Mon, 10/10/2005 - 22:00
Each year on Oct. 14, the members of the International Electrotechnical Commission, International Organization for Standardization and International Telecommunication Union celebrate World Standards Day. This year’s theme is “Standards for a Safer… Address Highlights Importance of International Standards
Mon, 08/09/2004 - 22:00
The presidents of the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission and the secretary-general of the International Telecommunications Union recently highlighted the importance of international… Secure Shipping Container Tracking
Tue, 09/11/2007 - 22:00
(ISO: Geneva) -- With international trade largely dependent on freight containers, a new International Organization for Standardization standard on the technology used to track their movement has the potential to minimize handling costs,… Pulte Homes Earns Registration to ISO 9001
Tue, 03/07/2006 - 22:00
Pulte Homes Inc.’s Nevada Area division recently announced its registration to ISO 9001. The homebuilder retained Construction Quality Alliance Partners to consult on implementing ISO-compliant quality processes. Pulte Homes Nevada Area has… Protecting Machine Operators
Tue, 10/09/2007 - 22:00
(ISO: Geneva, Switzerland) -- The new ISO 14121-1 standard on risk assessment for machinery will help designers and manufacturers reduce associated safety hazards. The use of machinery is key to the development of any country. However, accidents… Refrigerator and Freezer Performance Standard Gains ANSI Approval
Tue, 11/13/2007 - 22:00
(AHAM: Washington, D.C.) -- The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers has announced that its performance evaluation procedure for household refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers has gained approval from the American National… ISO Membership Rises to 150 Countries
Tue, 05/10/2005 - 22:00
The International Organization for Standardization recently welcomed its 150th member, FASONORM, the national standards body of the West African nation of Burkina Faso. Founded in 1946 by 25 countries, ISO’s steady progression in membership… Global Standards Leaders Consider Helping Iraq at ASTM International Open House
Tue, 08/09/2005 - 22:00
Top executives from 14 national standards bodies from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia attended a recent open house organized by ASTM International. The event included a frank and stimulating discussion about international…