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AS3ESTC3 TZICTILI INSTITUTE, INC.
PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT
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1975 ANNUAL MEETING
October 8, 1976
Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia
LIST OF DELEGATES
AMATEX CORPORATION W. Maaskant M. J. Scanlon J. L. 2air.jy H. H. Walter
GARLOCX INC, P. S. Hanks, F*q. A. Kuzmuk 2, 3. Pilmcr of Canada I.fc-L i
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RAY 3ESTCS-NiANlA.TT Ail. M. N, Brooks P. G. Dolan G. Ferrucci R. M. Gordon J. W. Hawkins C. A. ICanncdy W. Krucka R. 0. Moebius M. Q. Scowcroft J. P. Wronski
INC.
SOUTHERN AS32ST0S COMPANY E. C. 3ratt D. Z. Childers J. W, Echerd
ASBESTOS CORPORATION LTD. G. F. A. Brink H. Davriesa P. E. Loclsrc
BELL ASEESTOS MINES LTD, W. H. Suiiuh
CANADIAN JCHNS-MANVILLE CO. LTD. H. M. Hay A. 2. Morrill
CASSIAR AS3BST0S CORPORATION LTD. N. "n.l.*uk IL A. Kuntze (ORF) P. Stsen
LAKE ASBESTOS CF QUEBEC LTD. E. A, Jarrall C. E, Sticfken (ASARCO)
NIPPON ASEESTOS CO; LTD. K. Mori S. Shioa
T3A INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. H. J. Corson
FRL/AN ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CO. S. Golub
ASBESTOS TEjrriLE INSTITUTE, ETC.
J. D. Officsr. Esq., Legal Counsol Cadwaladar, Wickersham & Taft
D. M. Fagan, Ecacutiva Secretary
Total attendance during the three-day 1976 Annual Meeting was 57 people* 34 members, 20 spouses, 1 guest, 1 legal counsol and 1 sec retary; representative of 11 member companies, FRL and ATI.
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MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER: The 1576 Annual General Meeting of Asbestos Tex tile institute, Inc., was called to order by President Kuzmuk at 9:15 a.ra., October 8, 197S, at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah,' Georgia.
2. INTRODUCTIONS & OFFICIAL WELCOMES President Kuzmuk introduced
the following new delegates:
Nicholas Sritzuk, Chairman, Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.; Peter Steer, President, Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.; Hetman Devrri.ose, Product Research & Development Manager,
Thatfor- operations. Asbestos Corporation Ltd.;
Gabriel Ferrucci, President, Raybestos Manhattan Industrial Products Company;
J. David Cfficsr. Esq., Cadwalaaer, Wickershan & Taft.
Mr. KuzmrJ: thou va Loomed all members, asking each to rise and give his name and company affiliation. Special mention was made of Josenh P. Wronaki, of Raybestcs-Manhattan, Inc., since this was his first ATI meeting for some time. The attendees at the meeting are listed on the first page of these Minutes.
2* READING CF MINUTES; Upon a call for the reading of the Minutes of the last meeting, it was moved by Mr. Ccanlan, seconded by fir. Bratt, and unanimously carried, to dispense with the reading thereof.
4. FIJCINCIAL REPORT; A report on the financial posture of the Cor poration at August 31, 1976, wa3 presented by Treasurer Scanlan. The cash balance on September 1, i975, v/as $3,599.21. Receipts of
$17,970.77 los3 disbursements of $18,166.C5 left a cash balance at year-end of $8,403.13. Actual receipts accountable to the year under review, lass actual expenses for the year resulted in a not loss of $1,906.39. Of interest was the fact that, to date, a net profit of $206.49 had been realized on the Chrysotile Asbestos Test Manual, *' 3rd Edition. Treasurer Scanlan also reported that the financial records of the Corporation had been audited by Droslin and Company, Certified Public Accountants, and had been found to bo in order.
The budget for the fiscal year to end August 31, 1977, as approv ed by the Board of Governors, wa3 prdconted to the membership. Total receipts are anticipated to be $1S.S5C. 00 and expected expens es should reach about $16,715.00, leaving tho very small amount of $235.00 for unforeseen costs.
It was moved by Mr. Brett, seconded by Mr. Scov/croft, and so carried, to accept the Ranort as presented.
A copy of the Report of Funds as of 8/31/76 and the Approved Bud get for the Fiscal Year 1976-77 are appended hereto as Attachment I.
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_5. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: President Kuzr.u2: apprised the membership the
the Board of Governors had seriously considered the advisability of
a Special Assessment on the Regular Member companies of the Coroore-
tion to'cover expenses being incurred in defense of the several litl
gations in which the Corporation has been armed as a defendant.
However,.the Governors unanimously agreed the decision should be
made by' the members of the new 3oard at their initial meeting in
Februory 1277. In the meantime,. Corporate litigation costs will be
paid out of general funds.
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6. FJ3Z?. PRODUCERS REPORT: Prior to giving his official presentatioi
t-7. H. Smith, Sales and Technical Manager, Sell Asbestos Mines Ltd.,
offered the suggestion that ATI and the Quebec Asbestos Mining
Association endeavor to not schedule their respective meetings con
currently. It appears that the several peoplG who are members of
both the QAMA and ATI have much to contribute to the twe organiza
tions but ara frequently unable to attend both functions because of conflicting dates.
In presenting the-Fiber Producers Report, Hr. Smith stated that
1976 has been an extremely good year for sales of Group 3 asbestos
fibers, especially in markets in Eastern Europe and the Far East.
Sales to Western Europe and North America showed a downward trend.
The supply of Group 3 fibers will probably exceed demand in 1977.
As a matter of interest, Group 3 fiber sales averaged 30,000 tons
per year from 1965 to 1976. The highest volume during the twelve-
year period was 47,000 tens in 1968; the lowest was 30,000 tons in
1965. See Attachment II for the Fiber Producers Report in its
entirety.
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2* FILM/SPECIAL FEATURE: Through the courtesy of Cassiar Asbestos Corpcration Ltd., the membership v/as privileged to view a sound/ color motion picture on the importance of asbestos to tho safety and comfort of mankind and on Cassiar* s asbestos mining operation in Canada. Extensive coverage was given to tho asbestos-health issue and effective control measures being taken by Cassiar, and to the company's positive approach and continuing effort toward better, cleaner and safer working and living conditions.
8. TECHNICAL COWITTEE REPORT: Technical Committee Member Hawkins reported on the activities of the group, stating that Dr. S. Golub, of FRL/an Albany International Company, reviewed his proposed dust counting procedure with the Technical Coirniitteo prior to presenta tion before tho Environmental Committee.
Dr. Golub is also Chairman of ASTM Comittee I>-13 on Textiles. In this capacity he expressed the belief that the Asbestos Industry should endeavor to gain some favorable publicity. One way to do this would be for someone on behalf of ATI to prepare a practicaltype paper on the advantages and virtues of asbestos. At the D-13
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meeting in October, a representative of Asm will discuss the possi
bility with Subcommittee D-13.14 (essentially the ATI Technical
Committee), specifically covering format, content and how ASTM could
handle publicity and distribution.
Dr. Golub advised the Committee that most Military and Federal
Standards-are now`being written in ASTM format and that perhaps ATI
should become more involved in this changeover.
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The Committee, on a continuing basis, updates and revises ten
ASTM Standards related to asbestos textiles. All ten of the Stan
dards are presently in good condition, although two are in need of some minor modifications. .
Specification MIL-1-15349 concerned with thermal insulation tape
has been dropped as a concern of the Cor.mu.ttae.
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Some updating is in order on the Handbook of Asbestos Textiles,
3rd Edition. Since a larga supply of copies still exists, it was
felt by the Committee that a one or two page insert would suffice
to bring the reader current, briefly, on matters such as ASTM and
Military Specifications related to asbestos textiles, OSHA regula
tions and the wet process method of manufacture.
It would perhaps be well for the Environmental Committee to roview
two other ATI booklets. For instance, the booklet entitled "Method
for Determining Asbestos Dust Concentration" describes the inoinger
technique as a dust counting procedure. Since the manbrane filter
method is now specified, some notification should bo made in the
booklet to the effect that although the information is accurate, it
is no longer the standard procedure followed in the Asbestos
Industry. The "Measurement of Airborne Asbestos Fiber by the Mem
brane Filter Method" booklet could also ba updatGd by inserting a
page to define more recent calibration and counting procedures.
See Attachment III for the entire Technical Committee Der^ort.
<9. ENVIRONMENTAL C0MMITTE2 REPORT: Acting Chairman Childers elabor ated on the proposal by Dr. Golub mentioned heretofore in paragraph 8. Dr. Golub has been researching a method for determining the amount of asbestos fiber in the workroom atmosphere. He proposes to use the standard membrane filter method for sampling, but his procedure would differ greatly in tho preparation of a sample for counting. Dr. Golub proposes to stain tho asbestos fibers with a dye that has an affinity only for asbestos, thereby making a great distinction between tho asbestos fibers and tho background material. It seems reasonable to assume that research in this direction would be worthwhile, especially in view of the many contradictions possible with tho presently accepted counting techniques. In effect Dr. Golub was seeking funding.
A member of the Conaittoo reported a lack of success on the part of his company toward reducing dust concentrations via electronic apparatus for charging particles in the atmosphere. However, another company testing in a much smaller area of atmosphore
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'All plants have received frsm OSE\ an extension of the abatement
period for mandatory dust control measures. Monthly progress
reports must he issued to the Area Director or State authority. See
Attachment IV for the entire Environmental Committee Report.
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10. FIBER RESEARCH AND TESTING SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT: Chairman Kuntze defined the group's activities concerned with the cn-going roundrobin program on the' dust count method, a procedure for determining length distribution of spinning fiber, and various available dust counting instruments. Dr. Kuntze reiterated the concern over a lack of consumer representation on the Committee. See Attachment V for the entire Report.
11. DR. KUNTZE HONORED: In appreciation of outstanding leadership
as Chairman of the ATI Fiber Research and Testing Subcommittee from
February 1974 through October 197S, President Xuzrruk presented Dr,
Richard A. Kuntze with a handsome, inscribed, walnut plaque. Dr.
Kuntze is Director, Department of Materials Chemistry, Ontario
Research Foundation. He has been involved in the affairs of ATI on
behalf ox Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd.
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12. CORPORATE LITIGATION: As retorted by Attorney Officer, the Cor
poration currently has three lawsuits outstanding against it. In
the two cases arising out of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
(Ferris and Gorace), cocniuni cations have been established with the
plaintiffs' attorneys and the outlook appears favorable toward ATI,
Inc. being dismissed from the lawsuits. An agreement has been .
reached v/ith Cornea's attorney whereby ATI, Inc., does not have to
file any papers or tales any action until some future time, if ever.
This will keep the Corporation's legal costs in this instance to a
minimum.
A new set of casos is arising out of the Norfolk Naval.Shipyard
Virginia, many of which are expected to name ATI, Inc., as a defend
ant. However, the attorneys in the Norfolk cases appear to bo the
same attorneys who are handling the Philadelphia cases and Trial
Counsel is, therefore, optimistic that similar agreements will be
reached and, hopefully, ATI, Inc., will be dismissed from the suits
without incurring significant legal feos.
[At the request of the Board of Governors, Cadwaladar,
Nickershan & Taft will prepare a memorandum as to the extant of
liability of Regular and Associate Member companies in any litiga
tion which involves the Corporation.]
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13. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: Committee Chairman 3ratt reported
that a slate of officers for the Fiscal Year 1576-77 was presented
to the 3card and the Governors unanimously accopted the proposal.
Consequently the following Officers will serve one-yoar terms to
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President--Michael J. Scanlan, Amata:: Corporation;
Vice Prosident & Treasurer--3. J. (Jerry) Corson, T3A Indus
trial Products Ltd.
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In addition, the following gentlemen have graciously accepted Com mittee Chairs for two-year term3 to August 31, 1378 -- "
Environmental -- C. A. (Spot) Kennedy, Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. ;
Technical -- Alton R. Morrill, Canadian Johns-tlanville Co. Ltd.;
Fiber Research & Testing --Hermann Devriuse,Asbestos Corporation Ltd.
14. NSN BOARD OP GOVERNORS* Tha following representatives will serve
on the Board of Governors of the Corporation under tha new membership
criteria established as of September 1, 1S76 --.
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AMATEX CORPORATION -- K. J. Scanlan RAY3E5TCS-MANHATTAN, INC. -- M. Q, Scowcroft SOUTHERN AS3ESTOS COMPANY -- E. C. Sratt
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ASAHX AS3ESTOS CC. LTD. -- H. Iwata A3BERIT S.A. -- M. Cattaneo A. ASBESTOS TEXTXL S.A. -- D. 3arois 3. ' CAHXDIAN JOHNS-MANVILLS CO. LTD. -- H. M. Hay GARLOCK OF CANADA LTD. -- A. D. Pilaer NIPPON AS3ESTOS CO. LTD. -- S. Shiaa TBA INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LTD. -- H. J. Corson, Jr. `
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15. NJI7S FROM A. FORMER K21BER: Herbert E. Sunbury, former active
ATI member and 2:ccutive Secretary, has written the Institute to
send his best regards and to advise that he and Christine are doing
fine and enjoying good health. Regrettably, ho reported the passing
of Walter C. Atkinson in September 1976. Many Institute members
will recall that Mr. Atkinson was active for some years as an ATI
Committeo Chairman and Member. He had rotirad from Johns-Manville
Corporation in 1968. .
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16. ASBESTOS INFORMATION ASSOCIATION/NORTH AMERICA* R. H. Mereness,
AIA/NA Executive Director, telephoned a report on what tha Occupa
tional Safety and Health Administration is doing that concerns the
Asbestos Industry. Briefly, the Association has not received a
reply from Dr. Morton Corn to its request for a consolidation of
hearings on the Asbestos Manufacturing and Construction Standards. ,
. . The Inflationary Impact Statement (IIS) being prepared for OS HA
by CONSAD Research Corporation has not as yot been accepted by OSHi.
VJhen it is approved it will be just 30 days before public hearings
are held on the Asbestos Manufacturing Standard. ... OGS1 has
contracted with Research Triangle Institute for an IIS on tho
Asbestos Construction Standard--and a similar study will be made
for AiiA/NA by Equitable Environmental Health, Inc.
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17. FUTURE MEETING SITES & DATES: Chairman Kuzmuk advised of tha Governors' dacision to hold future ATI meetings as follows:
1377 Feb 3-4 -- Terrace Garden Inn, Atlanta, Georgia 1977 Jun 2-3 -- Washington Statler Hilton, Washington, D. C. 1977 Oct 5-7 -- Ponte Vedra Club, Ponte Vedra 3each, Florida
1973 Feb 1-2 -- Atlanta, Georgia
1978 Jun 1-2 -- Washington, D. C. *
1978 Oct 4-6 -- ICiavah Island Inn, Charleston, South Carolina
18. FUTURE ITcJC^DAY MEETINGS SCHEDULE: In the interest of expediency and meeting flight schedules, the ensuing agenda has been established for ATI's two-day, work-type mootings:
Thursday -- Ad Hoc Committee
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Scerd of Governors ~ 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Roccption
' -- S:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday
-- Committee Meetings -- 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. General Meeting -- 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adjournment by 12:30 p.m. in most instances.
19. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT: Incoming Chair
man and President Seanlan performed the pleasant task of awarding an
impressive Atmos Clod: to *_r. Kuzmuk for his untiring, productive
efforts in leading the Institute through some difficult times and on
to a progressive future. In his acceptance address, Mr. Kuzmuk
expressed what a great pleasure it had been to bo involved in ATI
activities. Regrettably a change in his duties at Garlod: will take
him away from the asbestos business and he will no longer be attend
ing ATI functions. Both he and Anno will miss seeing the many
friends they have made during the past 8-1/2 years of association
with the Institute.
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20. ADJOURNMENT: Thora being no further business to be brought be fore the membership, it was moved by Mr. Leclorc, seconded by Mr. Stiefkan, and so carried, to adjourn tho mooting at 11:00 a.m. A Grand Finale Reception and Luncheon followed and officially .ended the 1576 Annual Meeting of Asbestos Tuxtilo Institute, Inc.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Doris M. Fagan, Scocutivo Secretary
Attachment I: Report of Funds at 3/31/76 & Budget for F/Y 1976-77
Attachment II: Fiber Producers Report Attachment III: Technical Committee Report Attachment IV: Environmental Committee Report Attachment V: Fiber Research & Testing Subcommittee Report
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ASBESTOS TEXTILE INSTITUTE. INC. Report of Funds
fiscal Year Ending August 31, 1976 .Period: September 1. 1975 thru August 3ll iq?ft
BALANCE ON HAND - September 1, 1975:
Checking Account Savings Account Petty Cash Account
Less Amount in Litigation Defense Fund
TOTAL ON HAND - September 1, 197S .
S 700.48 20.936.4S 46.21
S 21,633.14 - 13.083.93
S 8,599.21
RECEIPTS:
Booklet Sales
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Test Manual Sales
Members' Oues
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Interest on Savings
ATI Meeting Expense Reimbursement
Office Supplies/Repaid by Litigation Defense Fund
Charged Expense
From Litigation Defense Fund for Shoup Litigation
Members' Dues For Next Fiscal Year
TOTAL RECEIPTS
$ 136.84 1,492.84
11,250.00 758.85 112.00 99.34 24.72
S 13.874.59 * 2,576.68 S 16.4S1.27 __ 1.519.50
* 17,970.77
DISBURSEMENTS:
$ 26,569.98
Legal--Services...................................... S3.845.00) Expenses......................................$1,360.78)
Incorporation Expenses Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by ATI, Inc. ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing/Office Supplies Postage--Excluding Test Manual Postage--Test Manual Renral of Office Space Accountan t/Caruso/1974-75 ASTM Dues 1976 Cifts/Flowers/Plaques Booklet Sale Refunds Insurance
Shoup Litigation
S 5,205.78 356.35
2,945.97
235.35 2,743.41
495.59 591.02 1,060.19 528.13 213.60 660.00 300.00
25.00 20.53 45.25 164.00 $ 15,590.17 2,576.68
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS ............................................................................................
- 18,166.85
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Cheeking Account Savings Account Patty Cash Account
TOTAL AVAILABLE-FUNDS - August 31,
1976
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11.66
ASSETS AS OF August 31, 1976:
Total Funds As Listed Above
Accounts Receivable -- Test C-2 for Vanderbilt
Office Expenses/Litigation
Furniture & Equipment/Nominal Value
TOTAL ASSETS ......................................................................
$ 8,403.13 5.57
107.46 _____ 1.00
LIABILITIES AS OF August 21, 1976:
Accounts Payable -- Accrued Taxes on Wages . Members' Dues for Next F/Y
$ 179.26 1,519.50
TOTAL LIABILITIES .................................................................................................
ACTUAL NET WORTH AS OF AUGUST 31, 1976 .....................................
S 8,403.13
S 8,517,16 - 1,698.76 $ 6,818.40
APPROVED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31. 1977:
INCOME:
Members' Dues
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Interest on Savings
Booklet/Magnetite Sales
Test Manual Sales
CPENSES: Legal Services Legal Expenses Incorporation Expenses Secretary's Gross Wages Taxes on Wages Paid by ATI ATI Meeting Expense Secretary's Travel Expense Telephone Printing/Office Supplies Postage/Excluding Test Manual Postage/Test Manual Rental of Office Space Accountant/Caruso ASTM Dues Gifts/Flowers/Plaquas Insurance
Reserve
$ 15,250.00 1,000.00 100.00 600.00
$ 16,950.00
$ 4,000.00 1.500.00 70.00 3,300.00 260.00 2,800.00 700.00 700.00 1.100.00 700.00 100.00 660.00 200.00 25.00 400.00 200.00
$ 16,715.00 235.00
$ 16,950.00
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FIBER PRODUCERS REPORT
Presented by Tfcltar a. Smith, Salas and Tachnical Manager, Ball Asbestos Minos Ltd., at tha 1976 Annual General Mooting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October S, 1975.
As a matter cf int erest to both Producers and Manufacturers, we hav obtained figures showing the Production and Sales of Grout 3 fibers from 1965 to 1976, inclusive. These are total Canadian figures and
while we cannot as certain what tonnages wore sold to non-textile
manufacturers, it certainly doc s not constitute a large percentage:
1965 1956 1967 1963 1S69 197 0 1971
1972 1973 1974
1975 1975
Sales
30,000 40,000 33,000 47,000 -45,000 40,000 34,000 37,000 39,000 45,000 25,000 34,000 455,000
Production
30,000 23,000 43,000 40, 000 33,000 43,000 38,000 41,000 34,000 41,000 22,000 34,000 437,000
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Tha .-alee average gar yaar of Group 3 fiber for tha period 19S5 to 1976, inclusive, was 38,000 tons. The average production per year for the same period was 37,000 tons. This 1,000 tons yearly shortage was obtained from the substantial inventories ct the beginning of 1965. Present inventories ara at a minimum. The highest tonnage sold in a given year was 47,000 in 1968 followed by 45,000 in 1974. The poorest year was 1965 with 30,000 tons followed by 1976 with fcrcast sales c 34,000 tons and this after a seven-month strike in 197 5. The highest production was obtained in 1967 and 1970 with ^ 43,000 tans and the lowest production results wore recorded in 1965 and 1976 with 30,000 and 34,000 tons, respectively. The 1976 figure reflects the loss of the King-Beaver Mill'and the loss of production at Canadian Johns-Manvillo Co. Ltd. as a result of the landslide.
You will note that the 1976 forecast of sales is approximately 25% less than 1974 in spite of the seven-month strike in 1975. It is our coinion that the supply will exceed the demand of Group 3 fibers in 1977.
In conclusion, because of increasing sales to certain parts of tha world such as Eastern Europe and the Par East, it has been an ex tremely good year for Group 3 fiber sales despite a noticeable decrease in North American and tJcstern Europe markets.
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Fiber Producers Hcpcrt -- 1C/c/75 . Sales of Grades 4, 5 and 6 for the asbestos-cement industry will continue to bo an errtrenely short supply as a result or increasingly large demands from the developing countries. Group 7 fibers, as a result of the decrease in demand for asbestos felt and paper, will probably be in over-supply.
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Presented by Acting Chairman W. Maaskant at the 1976 Annual Generax Meeting of the Asbestos Textile Institute, Inc., held at the Savan nah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October 8, 1976.
IN ATTENDANCE:
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Amatex Corporation -- T*J. Maaskant
Canadian Johns-Manvillo Co. Ltd. -- A. R. terrill Nippon Asbestos Co. Ltd. -- K. ftori; S. Shiaa
Raybcstss-Manhattan, Inc. =- -T; T,, Hawkins
Southern Asbestos Company -- J. W. Echerd
Dr. S. J. Golub -- Chairman, ASTM Committee D-13 on Textiles
1) ariefly discussed the following Standards, all of which have been approved and cleared through ASTM Subcommittee D13.14:
D-315 -- Asbestos Tape, Woven
D-1571 -- Asbestos Cloth, Woven
D-623 -- Asbestos Sleeving
D-1113 -- Magnetic Hating
D-2100 -- Asbestos Electrical Properties
2) The following two ASTM Standards are on the agenda for discussion at the ASTM Committee D-13 Annual Meeting in New York City, October 19, 1976:
D-1918 -- Asbestos Content. A negative vote was received from Mr. Thomas Bainbridgo
D-2100 -- Asbestos Electrical Properties. Some minor editorial details have to be cleared away.
3) As reported at the Committee's meeting held June 3-4, 1976, ASTM Standard D-299 contained an inaccuracy and it was, therefore,, decid ed to add a Footnote to Paragraph 10.1.1. The Footnote is to read: "Note 7--Equation 1 as outlinod in 10.1.1 can be used also to deter mine the yards par pound (yield) for any typo of yarn -- Classes-A^ through E." The question also arose as to whore is Note 5.
4) The discussion on MIL-1-15349 will be continuod between Southern
Asbestos Company and Raybostes-Manhattan, Inc., and will be dropped
from the agenda of the ATI Technical Ccmmittoo. No further action
is required or anticipated by ATI.
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5) Dr. Samuel J. Golub indicated the importance of the ASTM D13.14/
ATI Technical Committee to issue a technical paper. These STPD
papers aro introduced at a special seminar and later made available
through ASTM.
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Technical Cccardttee Aeoert -- 13/3/75 6) ATI Eandboc^c of Asbestos Teirtiles, 3rd Edition: The Handbook 'Tos analysed end two observations vers coda. First, oil AST!-! Standards listed ara new outdated. Secondly, it was suggested that mention -should be made of the new method of making asbestos te::tiles from sxtrudad yarns. 7) Ail ATI Technical Committee members will make an attempt tc meet October 19, 1976, at the Solncnt Hotel in How York City for the annual ASTM D13 Committee meeting.
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Presented by Chairman A. A. Kuntra at the 197-3 Annual General Meet
ing cf the Asbestos Tssrtilo Institute, .Inc., hold at the Savannah
Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October S, 1975
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1) The Fiber Aasearch and Testing Subcommittee of the ATI set Oetober 7. 1975, at 2:00 a-* vith eight members and visitors ore sent.
2) The round-rebin program on the dust count method, which is in progress at the present tine was discussed at come length. It was pointed cut that a study an the coefficient cf variation had been made and that a figure of 20-25S. is used for determination of nonccmplianco. It was decided, therefore, te establish the coefficient of variation far a number cf laboratories that carry cut this test routinely. The purpose of the program is te establish the csrtant te which the 20-2o.i figure is realistic. The results of the on-going round-robin program are czrpoctad te be available shortly, even though sene criticism can bo corrected because of the age of the samples used.
3) Mr. J. P. '.Jronski described a method of determining length dis tribution cf spinning fiber which ho developed sene time ago. The method is perhaps best described as a modification and simplification cf the Suter-iJobb comb which appears to be falling into disuse. It was decided to evaluate this method in several laboratories and report at the ne:rt meeting. '
In this connection, the problem of wet classification, i.e., the 3aucr-McNett and TSSI Classifiers were discussed. It was pointed out that the TClassifier is used for spinning fiber using a 1/4" per forated plate in the top vessel. The committee decided to keep this development in mind but otherwise take ne action at this tima.
4) It was mentioned that several automatic or semi-automatic instru ments for dust counting or measuring are available. These instru ments are generally non-specific, that is, any kinds of particles are detected. A survey in progress at the present time seems to indicate that the Climot apparatus developed by Dow Chemical Company has a good correlation between dust readings and actual dust counts. A mere comprehensive report is esrpectad shortly.
5) As on previous occasions, the Committoo would like tc empress again its concern over the absence cf ccnsvnors from the membership of the Ccmitteo. This results in a lack of technical input and it is felt that this situation should bo improved.
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Presented by Acting Chairman D. 2. Childers at tho 1375 Annual General Mooting cf the Asbestos Tortile Institute, Inc., held at the Savannah Inn and Country Club, Savannah, Georgia, October E, 1975.
1) Tho mooting of tho Environmental Ccomittoa commenced with a prssentation by Dr. S. Golub of Fiber research Laboratories concerning soma research undertaken at 72L into' a method for determining the amount cf asbestos fibers in tha workroom atmosphere. He proposes to use the standard Henbrano Filter sampling method, although* his method would differ greatly in preparation of samples prior tG counting. Dr. Golub proposes to stain tho sample with a dye that has an affinity for only asbestos fiber. The method would make a greater differentia tion between the asbestos and the background materials. Judging from the possible errors with the present counting method, it appears tha proposed research might be of real value. Tha Committee felt it should present the proposal to the Asbestos Information Association North America in an attempt to gain more participation. The proposal was given to I. E. TJcavor for possible presentation to AIA/1C\..
2) One company reported no success in reducing dust counts whan using an electronic apparatus for charging airborne particles. Another firm reported continued success whan the equipment is used in a more controlled werkreen area.
2) The Committee again expressed concern that when taking dust counts an inspector could possibly make a judgment as to time-weighted average on the basis cf only a few samplings. It was -the Cocraitteo's contention that numerous samplings are necessary to obtain a realis tic tine-weighted average.
4) Considerable tine was spent in discussing the most effective method of clean-up. Moot companies arc vacuuming wherever possible. Several companies are continuing to obtain better results whan spraying equipment with guardian spray prior to vacuuming.
5) Tha Committee was attended by 15 members and one guest, as follows:
Anate:: Corporation -- J. L. Rainey; 2. H. itfolter
Canadian Johns-iianville Co. Ltd. -- 2, M. Hay
Co osier Asbestos Corporation Ltd. -- P. Steen
Go rlock cf Conada Ltd. -- A. C. Piinor
lake Asbestos of Quebec Ltd. -- 2. A. Farrell
Nippon A3bestos Co. Ltd, --- S. Shine
Raybestos-Manhattan, Inc. -- G. Forrucci; 2. I-l. Gordon; C. A.
ICenncdy; *J. Krucko; 2. 0. Hccbius; VL Q. Scowcroft
Southern Asbestos Ccnpany -- 2. C. Eratt; D. 12. Childers
TEA Industrial Products Ltd. -- 3. J. Corson, Jr.
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