USA: ASTM honours Bruce Blair

The Bryant Mather Award from ASTM International Committee on Cement has been awarded to Bruce Blair, president and CEO of Consumers Concrete Corporation, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA.
 
A member of ASTM since 1996, Bruce Blair was specifically recognised for his contributions to the development and continued improvement to cement standards, and for advancing the body of knowledge related to blended limestone cements.
 
Mr Blair previously served as the vice president of product performance and innovation with Lafarge US. He holds degrees in geology and engineering sciences from the University of Western Ontario.
 
In addition to ASTM International, Blair is a member of the American Concrete Institute, National Ready Mix Concrete Association, Michigan Concrete Association, American Subcontractors Association of Michigan, and the Professional Engineers of Ontario.