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January 2021 / 25 standards to improve materials, products, systems, and services. ASTM had previously canceled all remaining 2020 in-person meetings in July. Although in- person meet- ings won't happen, the standards meetings will continue virtually. Information on the policy, how to participate virtually, and the status of upcoming committee meetings is available at www.astm.org. MARKETS UPDATE Global our market in uenced by consumer shifts from traditional to urban The global our market was worth $200,497 million in 2015 and is fore- cast to reach $270,895 million by 2022, growing at a 4.4 percent com- The PCA believes that the grad- ual sustained recovery along with a U-shaped market curve will be the most likely outcome followed by the vaccine scenario. In terms of con- struction sectors, Ed Sullivan, PCA senior vice president and chief econ- omist, believes that nonresidential will be among the weakest construc- tion areas, particularly as it relates to retail, hotel, and of ce construc- tion. For more info on the report, visit www.cement.org/economics. ASTM in-person meetings canceled, virtual participation available ASTM International has decided to cancel all in-person standards meet- ings through February 2021. The organization, headquartered in West Conshohocken, PA, is a nonpro t that de nes and sets consensus ery with 2021 cement consumption nearly reaching 2020 levels. The second scenario assumes a W shape that would entail an increase in COVID-19 consistent with epidemiologist's high-case count projections. In this sce- nario, consumers would retreat, state governments would become more active in preventing COVID- 19 spread, and a two-quarter recession would develop in 2021. This would cause a consumption decline that's more acute in 2021 with a slower recovery. The third scenario is a vaccine- introduction scenario that follows a U shape projection in COVID- 19 infections with a widespread vaccine distribution by the third quarter of 2021. Under this sce- nario, cement consumption grows throughout the forecast horizon. U-trough feed chamber includes an independently driven agitator that effectively de-aerates the material to ensure consistent filling of auger flights FMSS fully mass-counterbalanced suspension system that maximizes load cell utilization to ensure responsiveness and accuracy across the widest possible range of feed rates Quick-release screw with integrated shaft seal that can be removed for inspection, cleaning, replacement, and contamination-free powder feeding The PowderFeeder™ Precise Metering of Hard-to-Feed Powders Designed to accurately feed powders and other sluggish, cohesive materials. U-trough feed chamber includes an independently driven agitator that effectively de-aerates the material to ensure consistent filling of auger flights FMSS fully mass-counterbalanced suspension system that maximizes load cell utilization to ensure responsiveness and accuracy across the widest possible range of feed rates Quick-release screw with integrated shaft seal that can be removed for inspection, cleaning, replacement, and contamination-free powder feeding Unique features ensure reliable, trouble-free performance: Thayerscale.com 1-855-7THAYER ® SOLIDSFLOWCONTROL