International Electrotechnical Commission Announces the Winner of 1906 Award
Press Release Summary:
NEMA members and staff received IEC 1906 award. Ken Gettman, NEMA-director of international standards is recognized for his efforts in the harmonization of global standards. Other NEMA Member Representatives who received award are Donald Barta, Keith Goshia, Robert Kretschmann, Robert Smith and David Stone. This award is given to technical experts whose work is fundamental to the commission.
Original Press Release:
NEMA Members and Staff Win International Electrotechnical Commission Award
ROSSLYN, Va., September 24, 2018—The Officers of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) announced the winners of the 1906 Award. Among the IEC Technical Committee experts recognized this year is National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Director of International Standards, Ken Gettman, for his efforts in the harmonization of global Standards.
“This award appropriately recognizes Ken for his expertise and hard work in Standards development in the international arena,” says NEMA President and CEO Kevin J. Cosgriff. “His participation at the IEC highlights NEMA's commitment to achieving acceptance of Standards that assist Member companies in whatever markets they wish to compete.”
Individuals also recognized for this award include NEMA Member Representatives Donald Barta of Rea Magnet Wire, Keith Goshia of VERTIV, Robert Kretschmann of Rockwell Automation, Robert Smith of Connector Mfg., and David Stone of Eaton Power Systems.
The 1906 Award commemorates the foundation of the IEC and honors technical experts whose work is fundamental to the commission.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents nearly 350 electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and systems. Our combined industries account for 360,000 American jobs in more than 7,000 facilities covering every state. Our industry produces $106 billion shipments of electrical equipment and medical imaging technologies per year with $36 billion exports.
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