On May 28, 2026, PAC was pleased to welcome a delegation from ASTM International to its Rotterdam facility, home to AC Analytical Controls B.V. The visit brought together senior ASTM leadership and members of the PAC team for a day of discussion focused on the future of global standardization.

The delegation included ASTM President Andy Kireta, ASTM Vice President of Global Policy and Industry Affairs Jeff Grove, and ASTM Vice President of Business Development and Innovation, Brian Meincke. During their visit, the group received an overview of PAC’s business and explored the company’s deep engagement with ASTM and other standardization bodies, including the importance of coordination among Standardization Development Organizations such as ISO and CEN.

A central theme of the day was innovation. Together, PAC and the ASTM delegation discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence – both within the standardization process itself and in PAC’s ongoing product development. The visitors also toured PAC’s production site, where they showed genuine interest in the company’s manufacturing processes and its initiatives in certified reference material (CRM) production.

Throughout the visit, the delegation acknowledged the support PAC provides to the development of ASTM standards and expressed appreciation for the ongoing partnership. They also had the opportunity to meet members of the team, including colleagues active in ASTM Committee D02.

“It was a privilege to host the ASTM International delegation here in Rotterdam,” said Ortwin Costenoble, Global Standardization Lead at PAC. “Their insights and feedback will help us further enhance our processes and strengthen our collaboration – and it was rewarding to have the leading role our team plays in advancing ASTM standards recognized first-hand.”

PAC’s contribution to standardization runs deep. By holding officer positions and leading task groups, PAC’s dedicated standardization leaders help ASTM International and PAC customers move forward together. This work reflects PAC’s broader commitment to drive standardization forward and to contribute to the safe and sustainable advancement of industries worldwide.

PAC looks forward to continuing this collaboration at the upcoming ASTM Meeting Week in Chicago.