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ASTM strengthens customer loyalty: direct sales of the Compass platform started!
ASTM International ends partnership with Accuris and strengthens direct sales of Compass digital standards platform.
ASTM strengthens customer loyalty: direct sales of the Compass platform started!
ASTM International announced on September 5, 2025 that it has terminated its long-standing distribution partnership with Accuris (formerly IHS). This decision comes in response to increasing customer demand for digital formats and workflows. Through direct sales, ASTM aims to enable closer collaboration with its customers and improve the usability of its offerings. Andy Kireta, President of ASTM, thanked Accuris for the cooperation so far and wished him all the best for the future.
The termination of the partnership is part of a major overhaul of ASTM's IT infrastructure that was recently completed. The improvements to the ASTM Compass® platform now allow expanded solutions for standards users. ASTM Compass subscribers benefit from a range of new features and content that improve usability and access to key standards.
Advanced features and content
The benefits for subscribers include:
- Verfügbarkeit von Standards in HTML- und PDF-Formaten
- Zusätzliche Inhalte von namhaften Organisationen wie AASHTO, AATCC, API, AWS, AWWA, CGA, IES, MOD und UOP
- Farbige Hervorhebungen (ASTM Redlines) zur schnellen Identifizierung von Änderungen an den Normen
- Ein neues Kollaborationstool zur effektiven gemeinsamen Nutzung von Inhalten
- „Compass Points“, die als benutzerdefinierte Lesezeichen dienen
- Eine Favoritenfunktion zur Fixierung häufig genutzter Normen
- Eine Tracking-Funktion, die Benachrichtigungen bei neuen Versionen bietet
- Über 300 ASTM-Videos zur Schulung und Einarbeitung
- Verfügbare übersetzte Normen
ASTM will increasingly position itself as a trusted source for data needs in the digital age. Customers now have the opportunity to work directly with ASTM and get the most out of their investment in the Compass platform. ASTM sales teams and education experts are available for further information. The contact information is below sales@astm.org and available by phone at +1.877.909.2786.
Participation in the Digital Standards Alliance
Additionally, ASTM International has announced its membership in the Digital Standards Alliance (DSA. This alliance promotes best practices in digital standards and is part of SAE International's Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE-ITC). The aim of this initiative is to implement efficient digital standards, particularly in the mobility industry, which includes transportation solutions at sea, land and air. ASTM expects from his participation ensures quality, compliance and integration in the development cycle is improved.
Stuart Radcliffe, vice president of sales and marketing at ASTM, emphasized that this initiative offers great opportunities to further improve accessibility and integration of standards. ASTM plans to make a significant contribution to the usability of standards and efficiency in the industry through digital transformation. For media inquiries, Gavin O’Reilly can be reached at +1.610.832.9618 or goreilly@astm.org available.
Considering the over 12,000 standards applied globally in various areas of life, ASTM International clearly positions itself as a provider of tailored solutions to current challenges and trends in the digital world.