1. Importance of Participating in ASTM International
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Name
Position

2. Committee ## connection to our business
ASTM International Committee ##
Company Name
Scope of work:
Bullet (big picture – scope can be copied and pasted from committee webpage if needed)
Stakeholders Participating:
List competitors and customers that participate
Industry highlights:
List any important notes about committee partnerships with industry associations
Example: “CPSC participates” or “the following standards are referenced in the building codes”
Example “insight into future industry advancements (could include learning what competitors strategic plans are like proposing a standard for new product line)
Primary Business
Bullet (identify overlap with scope of committee; ex. Existing specifications for your products or test methods for basic materials or test methods that characterize the performance of your products)
Develop relationship with government agency/code officials (specify those engaged in your work)
For companies that need third party testing or inspection, have the ability to network with lab and agency representatives
Member access to approval process of new standards being developed from the start
Establishing credibility by having the ability to propose an international consensus standard for your new product
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3. Standards that impact our work
Subhead (list sub-committee(s)
Primary level bullet (list all related existing standards that over lap with company products or services: existing specifications for your products or test methods for basic materials or test methods that characterize the performance of your products)
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4. Risk of not participating in Committee ###
Standards get changed resulting in company products no longer in compliance with ASTM standard(s)
Competitors initiate standards for their new product lines without your knowledge putting your business behind the curve
Loss of competitive edge due to lack of insight of future landscape of the industry
Lack of relationship with key government/regulatory officials that regulate your industry
Lost opportunity to engage with stakeholders that inspect and certify your products
Lost opportunity to establish credibility among industry peers
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5. Summary Value of ASTM International Membership
Invaluable opportunity to provide input for industry standards
International standards are driving ….. (note something specific to your industry)
Standards are a component of driving your company’s innovation into marketplace
Real-time market intelligence
Opportunity to engage with industry leaders and regulators
Professional development for employees
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6. Thank you