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PGT Innovations’ Lynn Miller Appointed to Chair ASTM Task Group

Lynn Miller, PGT Innovations code compliance manager, was recently appointed chairperson of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) impact-resistance task group. Miller will serve as chair of the task group that oversees the development of the ASTM E1886 … Continue reading

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The SoCal Life

“There’s no way this flight will take off on time.” That’s what I was thinking a week ago Sunday while driving to the airport in (what someone raised in North Carolina might call) blizzard-like conditions. It was so bad at … Continue reading

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ASTM International Cancels October In-Person Standards Meetings

In light of COVID-19 and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced the October Committee Week meetings in Atlanta are transitioning to an all-virtual format. According to a press release, the decisions were based on several factors, … Continue reading

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Sizing Up: Multi-Panel Doors Are Becoming a Unique Market Segment

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred an existing trend for integrating the indoors and outdoors using arrays of multiple glass door panels. These reap the psychological benefits and energy savings of natural light and fresh air while still allowing closure for … Continue reading

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ASTM International Publishes Revised C1036 Document

The American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) International has published the revised edition of ASTMC1036 – Standard Specification for Flat Glass, developed by subcommittee C14.08. The revisions came as part of the document’s five-year review cycle. This specification covers the … Continue reading

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