Launched by ASTM, "Year of the SME: Small Business in Action" will emphasize how input from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is crucial to creating technical standards. ASTM will also highlight advantages SMEs gain by being members, including consensus-driven approach that affords equal voice and vote alongside representatives of larger companies. ASTM also launched astm.org/sme, which highlights benefits, shares success stories, and provides information about events/opportunities.