Cement News tagged under: ASTM
ASTM International welcomes Andrew G Kireta Jr as President27 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsASTM International has appointed Andrew G Kireta Jr as the organisation’s new president, effective 1 May 2024. Kireta’s background in standards development and familiarity with the organisation uniquely positions him to lead ASTM International into future growth and innovation. He will succeed Katharine Morgan, who served in the role since 2017 and will retire after a distinguished 40-year career with ASTM. “We are thrilled to welcome Andy as president of ASTM International,” says Bill G... |
Sublime Systems achieves ASTM C1157 performance designation18 September 2023, Published under Cement NewsSublime Systems™ receives ASTM C1157 performance designation for Its ultra-low carbon cement, clearing the Path to commercialising fossil-fuel-free cement at scale. This industry standard specifies performance requirements across parameters including strength development, durability, and low shrinkage and cracking, and is being increasingly adopted as the industry moves towards performance-based standards. Obtaining the ASTM C1157 designation enables Sublime Cement™ to be used compliantl... |
USA: ASTM honours Bruce Blair21 December 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe 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 an... |
PCA: ASTM International releases new product category rules for several cements25 September 2014, Published under Cement NewsASTM International has released the final product category rules (PCR) for Portland, blended hydraulic, masonry, mortar and plastic stucco cements. The PCA notes that the development of PCR for the cement industry elevates the visibility and adoption of cement's sustainable benefits. "Product category rules are the basis for environmental product declarations (EPDs), which provide quantified environmental data using predetermined parameters," the association states. EPDs allow purchasers ... |
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