AWPA e-Newsletter: May 2025
Fall Technical Meeting and Current Standards Activity
SEPTEMBER 7-11, 2025, HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
Register now to attend the 2025 Fall Technical Committee Meetings at the absolutly gorgeous DeSoto Hotel, this September 7-11, 2025. Hotel reservations and registration instructions for the meeting are found on the meeting web page. A schedule will be posted after the proposal deadline and after committee officers have provided agendas and meeting time estimates - we anticipate the schedule will be available by mid-July. We are planning for a robust working meeting in a beautiful vacation destination, and we hope you can all attend!
Note: The deadline for Fall 2025 Standardization Proposals is June 25, 2025. Please reach out to us as soon as possible to open work items (email@awpa.com)
STANDARDS SCHEDULED FOR AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWAL
All AWPA Preservative/Protectant standards must be reaffirmed within five years of the latest adoption or reaffirmation year. The following AWPA “P” standards will be automatically withdrawn if not reaffirmed this year: P22, P23, P25, P26, P27, P28, P29, P34, P39, P41, P45, P47, P51, P60. Note that reaffirmation of “P” standards requires submission of performance data – please consult Guidance Document I for additional information.
All other classes of standards must be revised or, if no revisions are needed, reaffirmed within five years of the latest adoption, revision, or reaffirmation year. The following standards will be automatically withdrawn if not revised or reaffirmed this year: A6, A26, A28, A33, A34, A36, A42, A46, A47, A76, M27, E12.
2025 AWPA Book of Standards
The 2025 AWPA Book of Standards is available for purchase!
As a non-profit standards development organization, the proceeds from Book of Standards sales provide much-needed funding for our standards development process. Every treating plant, laboratory, specifier, and inspector should have a current edition on-hand, so please be sure to purchase updated copies each year to ensure you are following the most up-to-date standards and to help AWPA cover the cost of standards development. Congratulations to Jacob McBrayer (Koppers) for providing the winning cover photo of Yellowstone National Park! The new 2025 edition is available in two versions:
A 692-page printed book which may be purchased online at the AWPA Store, or by mail or fax.
A searchable online version which requires a paid subscription for access. Single-user and multi-user subscriptions are available for purchase through the AWPA store subscription page. After purchase, standards may be accessed online through the AWPA Standards Library.
Nominations: AWPA Officers and Award of Merit
AWPA Officers, Executive Committee, and Nominating Committee: In the next few months, AWPA members will be nominating individuals to serve as Officers, Executive Committee Members, or Nominating Committee Members for the 2026/2027 term. If you know of an eligible AWPA member that would serve AWPA well in these positions, please contact Nominating Committee Chair Patrick Stark or you may submit the nomination directly to AWPA.
AWPA Award of Merit: Also, the deadline for nominations for the 2026 Award of Merit is December 1, 2025. Please consult the Award of Merit Policy and submit your nomination of a worthy individual to AWPA.
Industry Employment Opportunities
Please note and share the following employment opportunity for an R&D Scientist – Wood Preservation & Performance Testing with Viance:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4214491024/
Viance is looking for an innovative R&D Scientist to join the team, with a specific focus on wood preservation and performance testing.
The R&D Scientist will lead the innovation, design, development, testing, and enhancement of wood preservation products. This is a hybrid lab-and-field role, ideal for a hands-on scientist who is equally comfortable formulating new chemistries in the lab and analyzing product performance in the field.
If you have a passion for wood science and wood preservation technologies, this is an opportunity to lead cutting-edge research that drives innovation in the wood protection industry. (Contact: april.rustin@letscatapult.org )
Please note and share the following employment opportunity for a Quality Technical Specialist with Bell Lumber and Pole:
Bell Lumber & Pole is seeking a Quality Technical Specialist to support the quality of our operational functions across our Southern locations. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring that utility poles and production processes meet strict industry standards and company expectations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, availability for moderate travel, and a passion for maintaining high-quality standards.
Location: South Eastern US (Travel between OK, LA, AR, MS)
(Contact: hrteam@blpole.com )
New AWPA Members
Congratulations and a warm welcome to AWPA's newest members:
Jason Bakk, Koppers Utility & Industrial Products
Sailesh Adhikari, National Hardwood Lumber Association
William Griffin, Southern Pine Inspection Bureau
Matt Kreiner, Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc
Jeremy Knowlton, Stella-Jones Corporation
Upcoming AWPA Meetings
Summer 2025 Executive Committee Meeting
Hosted by SPTA
August 14, 2025, Destin, Florida
AWPA Fall Technical Meeting
The DeSoto Hotel
Savannah, Georgia / September 7-11, 2025
2026 AWPA Annual Meeting
Embassy Suites/Doubletree in the Heart of Downtown
Asheville, North Carolina / April 26-30, 2026