Russell Snow has been a member of Construction Specifications Canada since 1997 and began his volunteering career as part of the organizing committee for what is now known as the Building Expo.
June 11, 2020
W. R. Meadows recently announced that Russell Snow, CSP, CTR, sales manager and product group manager for its Building Envelope sector, has been named fourth vice president of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC).
Airports Council International-North America has convened an Airport Industry Recovery Advisory Panel to assess the operational needs of airports in the U.S. and Canada, as well as considerations to ensure passenger safety and limit further spread of COVID-19.
June 10, 2020
Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) recently welcomed recommendations put forward by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Task Force as air travel begins to resume following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The organizations reportedly developed this program after recognizing the benefits of certification for chemists and analysts in laboratories that focus on analyzing industrial hygiene samples.
June 3, 2020
AIHA, AIHA Registry Programs, and the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) recently announced the launch of a joint program for the certification of industrial hygiene (IH) chemists and analysts.
Gregg Balko, SAMPE’s current CEO and executive director, announced his retirement in December; he will stay on until July 1 to ensure a successful transition.
May 12, 2020
The Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America recently announced that Zane Clark has been named its new CEO, effective June 15.
Kristel Ons served as deputy to Philip Bruce for the last four years and has been involved in all secretary general duties since the beginning of 2020 to ensure a smooth transition to the new role.
May 8, 2020
Roland Albers, president of FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced that the FEICA executive board has unanimously appointed Kristel Ons the incoming secretary general of the association, effective June 15, 2020, succeeding Philip Bruce.
UV light under the conditions known to kill viruses is also known to cause severe skin burns, skin cancer, and eye damage.
April 28, 2020
Though recent reports suggest that ultraviolet (UV) light can be used on the human body to disinfect against the coronavirus, the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) and RadTech North America recently jointly announced that there are no protocols to advise or to permit the safe use of UV light directly on the human body at the wavelengths and exposures proven to efficiently kill viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.
The three-year-long project brings together a diverse network of organizations and stakeholders throughout the value chain to develop the best solutions for the future of fiber-based packaging.
April 21, 2020
Michelman recently announced that, in its continuing effort to enable more sustainable packaging solutions for the circular economy, it has expanded its network by joining 4evergreen.
IPC called on all three governments to launch a joint North American Manufacturing Initiative comprising senior government officials and private sector leaders who are focused on strengthening the region’s manufacturing competitiveness.
April 20, 2020
IPC, the global electronics manufacturing industry association, recently sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging them to launch a trilateral initiative to mobilize industrial base support for the continuing medical response related to COVID-19.
The deadline to submit abstracts for the ASC 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO is May 25.
April 15, 2020
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has issued a call for speakers for its 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO, which will be held November 4-6 in Louisville, Ky.