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A textile technologist, chemist to be more precise. Have taken up responsibilities with AATCC and ASTM International to provide technical and support services to members and member prospects. Involved in QA systems implementation for Textile producers. Work with some of the top rated technicians in the world. We are Rated very highly Globally. I share my knowledge and experience ( Episteme and Techne)with the industry. Conduct Training programs for AATCC and ASTM Intl. In addition design and deliver tailor made programs and deliver lectures. Love to drive in search of desolate and exotic locations, where the air is clean , water in pure and nature is still natural. Ironically I Love gadgets and gizmo's and experimenting with new hardware and software. Life is not perfect , but it is interesting. Imperfections make life worth living. A perfect system is no challenge to the body , mind and soul.

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Friday, December 11, 2009

ASTM International Global Cooperation conducts Textile training in Botswana Africa

11 Dec 2009.

Africa for many people is the sunrise continent, the richest in terms of resources, but ironically the poorest in terms if per-capita and GDP.

ASTM International is now taking efforts to share its resources with African countries to upgrade the technical knowledge of the people of Africa.

As a part of this out reach effort, a program on Textile Performance Standards was held between 30th Nov and 4th December at the Botswana Bureau of Standards ( BOBS). The program was conducted by ASTM Trainer Jayakumar ( Kumar)  . The core objective of the program was to make the participants understand how to develop standards and specifications for textiles that the people of Botswana use, both General wearing Apparel as well as Specialized apparel.

The program was well attended by over 50 persons, and every participant , has stated that they enjoyed the program and learnt several new information on textile testing and quality.

For Pictures of the program please click below link

http://picasaweb.google.com/jaykes1964/BOBSTRGPGM001?authkey=Gv1sRgCPWuoLqI5_nbKw

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