ASTM Subcommittee E06.77 on High-Rise Building External Evacuation Devices is seeking interested persons to participate in standards activity that is focused on egress in emergency situations occurring in multi-story buildings, as well as on the ability of emergency personnel to respond effectively and access fires or other emergencies on higher floors.
Chromalox ®, the world's largest manufacturer of electric heat and control products, announced that it has received Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) Article 1 third-party approvals on its immersion and circulation heater designs and manufacturing methods within its U.S. facilities.
Barbara Koffron, fire marshal for the city of Phoenix, AZ, will fill a vacant seat on the International Code Council Board of Directors. Koffron, a certified building official, is an active member of the International Code Council and has served on several code development committees.
Danfoss, a global leader in supplying components, controls, compressors and systems for refrigeration, has been recognized with the Gold Supplier Award for 2005 by Scotsman, one of the world's largest makers of commercial ice machines.
Exhibitors were unanimous in their praise of the sixth ISH China, which took place in Beijing March 14-17. The show was the best attended ISH China in history, with over 15,000 visitors flocking in from 49 countries and regions, including PME's own consulting editor, Jim Olsztynski.
Herbert E. Townsend, Ph.D., president of Townsend Corrosion Consultants in Center Valley, PA, will receive a 2006 ASTM Award of Merit and accompanying title of fellow, the highest Society award for individual contributions to standards activities.
The 2006 World Safety Conference & Exposition® (WSCE) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will begin on Sunday, June 4, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
Bill Speakman III, chairman of the board of Speakman Co., passed away on April 11 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 67. Great-grandson of the founder of the Speakman Co., Allen Speakman, Mr. Speakman began his career with the Speakman Co. in 1962.
Registration is heating up for the Innovative Thinking Conference, scheduled for June 12-13 at the Emerald Pointe Resort near Atlanta. Co-sponsored by PME, the conference focuses on the #1 challenge facing our industry: how to hire, train and retain qualified pros for all manner of positions.