Holding Your Meeting at ASTM International Headquarters

Specifications ▪ Logistics ▪ Lodging ▪ Travel ▪ Catering ▪ A/V ▪ Contact ▪ Local Information

ASM World Headquarters ▪ 100 Barr Harbor Drive ▪ West Conshohocken, PA ▪ USA ▪ 19428 +1.610.832.9704 ▪ agalliga@astm.org

ASTM International HQ General Meeting Information

Welcome to ASTM International World Headquarters 100 Barr Harbor Drive ▪ West Conshohocken, PA 19428 ▪ USA ▪ +1.610.832.9500

Welcome

Welcome to the world headquarters of ASTM International in West Conshohocken, PA – the home of one of the world’s largest providers of consensus standards, conformity assessment programs and supporting technical services. Located about 15 miles from Philadelphia, the location is easily accessible to downtown (by train or by car), the Philadelphia International Airport, and to a variety of local sites such as Valley Forge.

Getting Here: Transportation, Lodging and Location Pages 2 and 3 provide maps, contact information and specific recommendations regarding lodging and accessibility to ASTM by plane, train, or automobile. ASTM is located near a commuter train to downtown Philadelphia, providing access to 30th Street Station. Philadelphia International Airport is 24 miles east of ASTM, accessible by shuttle, cab and car service, and a Marriott is conveniently located next door.

Meetings / Meeting Space ASTM committees and related activities are welcome to meet at ASTM Headquarters any time the space is available, at no charge (exception to catering and special needs). Meeting space and services are also available to private groups, and is sometimes donated (or offered at reduced rate) to charities and local businesses or municipal groups as part of ASTM’s good neighbor program. Inquire about availability and costs with Anne Galligan, Manager, ASTM Meetings Department: +1.610.832.9704 (agalliga@astm.org).

Meeting Rooms ASTM has as many as 10 meeting rooms throughout the building, some of which can be combined to hold over 100 persons. ASTM meeting rooms provide a bright and pleasant experience. Rooms are modern and clean, with high ceilings and comfortable seating. They are well lit, with a range of lighting that can be variably controlled. Exterior walls contain continuous strings of windows for panoramic views of Conshohocken and the Schuylkill River, and artwork enhances interior walls. Staff can accommodate any setup, including theatre, school room, hollow-U, hollow square, conference table, etc.

Audio Visual All ASTM meeting rooms are outfitted for virtually any audio-visual amenity needed to conduct an effective meeting in today’s business environment. This includes:

▪ LCD Projectors ▪ Microphones ▪ Open wireless and/or T1 lines ▪ Speakerphones ▪ White boards & flip charts ▪ Televisions, VCRs and DVDs ▪ Meeting recording ▪ Videoconferencing & Web meetings

Staff and Administrative Support ASTM staff will manage the registration process, assisting with pre- and onsite registration, badge making, roster generation, pre-meeting material preparation, and more. Internally, ASTM maintains a Canon copy facility that can manage most copy/binding and mailing need. This is in addition to copiers placed throughout the building. The 4th floor maintains 3 guest computers for use by visitors and attendees.

Food and Beverage ASTM provides AM and PM coffee and water at all meetings. ASTM meetings staff can arrange for any on-site catering needs. Because of strong relationships with local business, the caterings is high-quality and low cost. Inquire with Anne Galligan about food, beverage and snacks, including breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and receptions. Groups may supply their own food. Please advise ASTM staff in advance, so we can accommodate utensil, refrigeration, display and disposal needs.

Enjoy your meetings!

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Transportation, Lodging & Location From Philadelphia International Airport:

ASTM is located 24 miles (38km) from Philadelphia International Airport.

Take Interstate 95 South to Route 476 North. Take Route 476 North to exit 16A, Conshohocken. Proceed down the exit ramp to the light and turn right onto Matson Ford Road. Turn right at light onto Front Street (Route 23 East). Turn left at LukOil Station (Crawford Avenue). Pass the Marriott Hotel. At first street (Barr Harbor Drive) make a left. The parking garage is located on the right-hand side past the entrance of the building.

Shuttle Service: Tropiano (800/559-2040 or 215-616-5370) operates from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., departing every 30 minutes. Advance reservations are required. The fare is $26 each way.

Sedan/Limo/Car Service: Car One Sedan (215-535-6135) / www.car1limo.com Offers door-to-door private service with a one day's notice. Anything later will be based on availability.

Taxi: The taxi fare from the airport is approximately $65.

From Philadelphia 30th Street Train Station:

ASTM is located 14 miles (22km) from Amtrak's 30th Street Station.

SEPTA Service (www.septa.org) Take the Manayunk/Norristown Line to Conshohocken (Location #4 on p. 3). The cost is $6.00 during peak hours; $5.50 off peak. At Conshohocken, proceed to the pedestrian walkway. Cross the bridge to West Conshohocken to ASTM HQ and Philadelphia Marriott West.

Taxi: The taxi fare from 30th Street Station is approximately $35. Driving Directions from Washington, DC, New York, New Jersey, and Pittsburgh:

See: http://www.astm.org/MEETINGS/directions.htm

Local Lodging

Philadelphia Marriot West (See Location #2 on p. 3)

Matson Ford at Front Street 111 Crawford Avenue

West Conshohocken, PA 19428 610.941.5600

Click Here to reserve online at the ASTM rate ($183/night)

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Residence Inn Conshohocken (See Location #8 on P.3) 191 Washington Street

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Click Here to reserve online 610.828.8800

Reservations: 1-800-331-3131 (ASTM ID: AS5)

Single/Double: $169.00

Free: parking, breakfast buffet, and light dinner

Complimentary ASTM Shuttle

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Click Here for the ASTM travel website and information on

additional lodging.

Click Here for a Google Map of ASTM Headquarters

Philadelphia International Airport to ASTM HQ

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General Location Information

Restaurants, Lodging, SEPTA, and Pedestrian Ways

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1) ASTM Headquarters 2) West Philadelphia Marriott (Link Click Here) ASTM Rate = $183 / night (Click Here to reserve a room at the ASTM rate) 3) Fayette Street Bridge – has sidewalk (950 ft long) 4) SEPTA Station (3,600 ft from ASTM HQ) 5) WAWA 6) McDonald’s 7) Restaurants - Stella Blue (www.stellablurestaurant.com) - Gypsy Saloon (www.gypsysaloon.com)

8) Marriott Residence Inn (Link Click Here) Rack rate = $169.00 / night (4,400 ft from ASTM HQ, walk/drive across Fayette Street Bridge) 9) Restaurants - Spamp’s Restaurant (www.spampsrestaurant.com) - Blackfish (www.blackfishrestaurant.com) - Flanigan’s Boathouse (www.flanboathouse.com)

- Great American Pub (www.greatamericanpub.com) - Spampinato’s Italian Restaurant (www.spampinatosrestaurant.com)

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4th Floor – Meeting Room Information

Setup determines occupancy. Numbers below are approximate.

-------------------------- > Room 401: 25 HS / 40 SR > Room 402: 25 HS / 40 SR 401 & 402 can combine to accommodate 100+ ppl. > Room 403: 20 HS > Room 404: 20 HS > Room 405: 25 HS / 40 SR > Room 406: 25 HS / 40 SR 405 & 406 can combine to accommodate 100+ ppl. > Banquet Room holds about 5 round tables (8 – 10 ppl/ea) + buffet table > Boardroom – 18-20 around the table + sides

2nd Floor Meeting Room, 14 person conference table 3rd Floor Meeting Room, 14 person conference table

ASTM International World Headquarters Building

ASTM Board Room

- Video conferencing - Web conferencing - Plasma TV - Ceiling mounted LCD - In-table power and T1 ports - Speaker phone available - River view

401 / 402

- Can be combined (as shown) for large max capacity, or divided into 2 meeting rooms - Web conferencing - LCD - Speaker phone available - Integrated sound / microphone - River view

403

- Web conferencing - Cart mounted LCD - Speaker phone available - Mounted white board - River view

404

- Web conferencing - Cart mounted LCD - Speaker phone available - Mounted white board

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Banquet Room

- Can be set for technical meetings - About 5 round tables (8 – 10 ppl ea) + buffet table - Access to kitchen for catering needs

2nd Floor Conference Room

- Mounted plasma TVs - Web conferencing - Table mounted LCD - Mounted white board - Speaker phone available - Foyer view / Entrance view

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405 (resembles 406)

- Web conferencing - Cart mounted LCD - Speaker phone available - Mounted white board

3rd Floor Conference Room

- Web conferencing - Table mounted LCD - Mounted white board - Speaker phone available

Fourth Floor Reception

- Onsite meeting registration - Receptions

Foyer / Main Entrance

- Registration area - Information desk - Waiting area seating

ASTM Cafeteria

- 2 Microwaves - Refrigerator - Sink - Vending - Seating - Ice - River view

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ASTM Grounds

- Picnic area - Walking trail