ASTM Committee on Weathering and Durability Honors Norma D. Searle
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — ASTM International Committee G03 on Weathering and Durability has presented the Warren D. Ketola Award to consultant Norma D. Searle of Deerfield Beach, FL.
The committee specifically noted Searle’s contributions to the development of standards to help the industry better understand weathering effects. She has been a member of ASTM and G03 since 1984. Searle works on standards containing weathering tests in other ASTM committees in addition to G03, including C24 on Building Seals and Sealants; D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications; D04 on Road and Paving Materials; D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing; D10 on Packaging; D11 on Rubber; and D20 on Plastics. She was honored with the C24 Lou Toporcer Hall of Fame Award in 2002 and has also received several Awards of Appreciation.