1. ASTM International1 How Global Industries Use ASTM International to Achieve Their Goals Jim Thomas, President ASTM International Moscow April 10, 2008

2. ASTM International2 ASTM International Survey of 250 Successful Companies A. Standardization was viewed favorably by top management. B. There was support from the highest executive levels. C. There existed an understanding that standards have a favorable impact on a company’s performance.

3. ASTM International3 ASTM International Survey Successful companies are very proactive in standards development organizations. The Boeing Company has over 700 participants on more than 420 standards developing committees.

4. ASTM International4 Participation ASTM International advocates a policy of open, direct participation. Open to industry experts, government officials, academics, and consumers regardless of nationality. Experts from 125 countries are working members of ASTM technical committees.

5. ASTM International5 Online Participation Web casts Seminars Online participation in technical committees Electronic balloting

6. ASTM International6 GOST/ASTM International MOU Improves communication Eliminates duplication of effort Facilitates participation by Russian technical experts

7. ASTM International7 The Standards Toolbox Standards are chosen for their ability to solve specific problems. The manufacturer is interested in the quality, technical merit, and the standard’s applicability to the problem at hand. The Boeing Company uses standards developed by ASTM International, IEEE, ISO, SAE, the World Wide Web (W3), Oasis, the U.S. Department of Defense and its own company standards.

8. ASTM International8 Choosing Standards Standards should be Technically valid Globally relevant Primarily performance-based Acceptable for reference in national or regional legislation Value-adding for the consumer and society Current with developing technology

9. ASTM International9 ASTM International and WTO Principles ASTM adheres to the TBT principles for the development of international standards Transparency Openness Impartiality and Consensus Effectiveness and Relevance Coherence Development (Technical Assistance)

10. ASTM International10 Industry Goals Increase efficiency Improve product quality Improve performance and customer receptivity Enhance coordination with suppliers and customers Support product development Contribute to interoperability Facilitate market access

11. ASTM International11 Regulatory Goals Thousands of ASTM standards are used as the basis for technical regulations in many countries.

12. ASTM International12 Quality,Relevance, and New Technologies Quality Interlaboratory Crosscheck and Proficiency Testing Programs Relevance Toy Safety Standard added guidelines and test methods for new dangers from ingestible magnets and loud acoustic levels New Technologies Light Sport Aircraft Nanotechnology Terminology

13. ASTM International13 Choosing a Standard Will it work?

14. ASTM International14 Thank You