About ASTM International
The Trusted Leader in Global Standards Development
Helping Our World Work Better
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Years of Operation
The Global Standards Leader
A recognized international leader, ASTM has developed standards in over 150 major global industries. Our volunteer members are producers, users, consumers, government, and academia from more than 140 countries.
An organization of inclusion, ASTM International offers global access to fully transparent standards development, resulting in the highest technical excellence in standardization. We support all countries that want to contribute to and benefit from globally accepted standards.
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Our 5 Strategic Objectives
Leadership
Promote a focus on public health and safety, expand leadership positions in the standards community, and broaden the international use of ASTM products and services.
Global Technical Expertise
Attract and retain technical experts from around the world by creating an intellectually and professionally rewarding collaborative environment.
Standards and Technical Content Development
Always be relevant and continuously enhance the technical quality of standards and related content by providing a best-in-class, scalable development infrastructure.
Services Provider
Understand global societal needs and service stakeholders through the integration of innovative products and services.
Organizational Vitality
Provide an organizational culture of service and innovation with the appropriate resources to achieve ASTM’s mission and be positioned to respond to the changing environment.
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Choose from several membership types for individuals and organizations that offer extensive benefits, such as:
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