Andy Kireta

President of ASTM International, a leading global standards developer + related services provider. Over 30K members. Helping our world work better

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Congrats, Lorne! It was an honor to present you with the award.

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At the ASTM member's luncheon last week, Lorne Everett, Chairman Em. of LEA Environmental, Inc., was awarded the William T. Cavanaugh Award. The Cavanaugh Memorial Award honors W.T. Cavanaugh, CEO of ASTM International from 1970 to 1985. Learn more at https://t.co/UIjrfNtkeD

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I could tell you a few things about my dog Milo, but they didn't ask ME for a testimonial! LOL. Listen to this great episode about a new @ASTMintl subcommittee that will help to protect our pets...

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From cat trees to dog harnesses, standards help make our furry friends safer. Join host Dave Walsh and his guest Brian Grochal, director of safety and quality with #pets product company @barkbox, as they discuss pet toys, harnesses, more. Wherever you get podcasts, or... https://t.co/cd0RLvPoGO

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That's right: @ASTMintl leads all global standards bodies in advanced manufacturing patent citations (925), ahead of ISO (905), IEC (283), and CEN/CENELEC (154).

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A recent BRELA Research in Economics and Legal Analytics report, "Standardization & the relationship with innovation in critical and emerging technologies," shows that across 7K+ advanced manufacturing standards analyzed, ASTM leads all global standards bodies in patent citations (925)... https://t.co/9gaWqHvjvq

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At @ASTMIntl ASTM's board of directors dinner earlier this week, I was honored to present 2025-2027 Director Philip Line (left) with the wood committee's Award of Merit. Congratulations!

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Celebrating an anniversary, and recognizing the hard work of ASTM staff. Congratulations D22!

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This year, the Committee on Air Quality (D22) celebrates its 75th anniversary! Festivities at committee week included ASTM's Ashley Wiand receiving the George Luciw Award of Excellence, and Lisa Drennen Drennan getting the Award of Appreciation. With @ASTMpres Andy Kireta (right)

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Proud to present Ann Marie Virts (left) and Julia Farber (right) each with the James A. Thomas President's Leadership Award. Other awards included the Katherine E. Morgan Women in Leadership Award, Frank W. Reinhart Award, and Werner Gumpertz Award. At @ASTMIntl #CommitteeWeek

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Celebrating academic achievement at #CommitteeWeek...

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ASTM's plastics committee (D20) celebrated academic innovation at Committee Week yesterday. An inspiring presentation by Professor Nandika D’Souz @UT_Dallas preceded acknowledgement of student poster presenters (here picture in photo). Each showcased cutting-edge research.

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Students are future ASTM members. And it's competitions like #EXOgames that show us the future is bright. Join us if you can. Sponsor us? Even better!

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ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) will be holding the 3rd Annual Exo Games, an initiative to improve student involvement and education in the exo technologies industry, from Aug. 3-7 at the ASTM International headquarters in West Conshohocken, PA.

To learn more about the event — including sponsorship opportunities — visit https://t.co/7z1LrpP3nQ

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ASTM International’s Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) will be holding the 3rd Annual Exo Games, an initiative to improve student involvement and education in the exo technologies industry, from Aug. 3-7 at the ASTM International headquarters in West Conshohocken, PA.

To learn more about the event — including sponsorship opportunities — visit https://t.co/7z1LrpP3nQ

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Check out my latest article: Mitigating Risk https://t.co/g5Kd5yJ7H8 via @LinkedIn

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The #Olympics may be over, but the work of @ASTMintl committees on standards for winter sports continues. Listen to the latest ASTM podcast.

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Heads up displays in goggles and more are coming to your favorite cold-weather #sports. Join guests Earl Saline @NSAA_org, and Evangelos Spyrou @CCMHockey , as they discuss how standards support both amateurs and the next generation Olympic athletes. Wherever you get podcasts... or https://t.co/fcZO9b3Qwk

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What we do on Instagram has added a whole new dimension to our social media efforts: FUN! Follow https://t.co/YaGYOhMpnt

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Have you checked out our Instagram channel lately? More videos. More infographics. More fun! Visit https://t.co/5iqgXQ6YYC

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#ASTMproud of E56 and its 20th anniversary. Congratulations! Stay awesome.

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Celebrating its 20th annivesary this year, ASTM's #nanotechnology committee (E56) honored its twenty “founding members”, who have served on the committee since its formation. Learn more about the committee at https://t.co/uHHijf1fdh

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As of December 31st, 2025, ASTM’s agreement with Accuris will terminate.  Any of Accuris’ customer subscriptions for ASTM content, entered into during 2025, will be honored.

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#ASTMproud to honor outgoing ASTM Board Chair Cassy Robinson and incoming 2026 Chair Amer Bin Ahmed in our Board Leadership Transition Ceremony at Committee Week in Atlanta last night.

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Wow. Amazing things happening in #AdditiveManufacturing. I was glad to attend this year's #Formnext, the world's largest trade fair for AM, held this year in Frankfurt.

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The next generation of ASTM members are in good hands with professors like Ormond...

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Congrats to R. Bryan Ormond for being named 2025 ASTM Professor of the Year. Associate professor and director of the Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center at North Carolina State University @ncstate, Ormond uses standards in teaching new generations of PPE researchers. https://t.co/I14gBtA6oF

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Was proud to stand among these future leaders of ASTM committees. #leadership #LeadershipMatters

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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, ASTM's Emerging Professionals Program continues to guide members who have demonstrated the potential to be industry and committee leaders. Here at Committee Week in Atlanta, 28 of 33 nominees were in attendance. Want to nominate someone for 2026? See https://t.co/J0IGBgv4gI

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ASTM has more than 13,000 standards, including #LawEnforcement. Here's a great video that shows test methods in action.

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Did you know that ASTM has standards for the testing of ballistic shields? Used by #LawEnforcement, these tactical shields are designed to stop or deflect projectiles. E3141 and E3347 are standards that include the test method used to evaluate ballistic resistance of such shields. To purchase standards, see https://t.co/GmQrj0JRO0

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Check out my latest article: Creating a Culture of Contribution https://t.co/413yc0h9fZ via @LinkedIn