Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Useful Methods working groups for critical industry standards development. Multiple leadership opportunities are available as Working Group Chairs for fiber analysis, wood processing, pulp refining, and specialty paper testing methods. This volunteer role offers mid-career professionals valuable technical leadership experience, industry networking, and direct contribution to pulp and paper standards that impact operations globally. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from different companies, providing diverse industry perspective. Participation demonstrates technical expertise and leadership commitment to employers while advancing professional development in specialized areas including bagasse fiber determination, laboratory pulp processing, and grease-repellant paper testing standards.
Article1 min read Sep 24, 2025STAR - September 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and join Useful Methods working groups for critical industry standards development. Leadership opportunities include chairing working groups for fiber determination, wood chip bulk density, repulpability testing, and laboratory pulp processing methods. Member positions are available across coating analysis, polystyrene detection, and grease-repellant paper testing standards. These technical committee roles provide direct industry impact, professional recognition, and networking opportunities with peers from different companies. Minimum three TAPPI members from separate organizations required per working group. Contact Standards@tappi.org to volunteer for these influential technical leadership positions.
Article1 min read Jan 29, 2025STAR - January 2025 - Members for Working Groups of Useful Methods NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead critical Useful Methods working groups and contribute as technical reviewers across 15 standards including fiber analysis, pulp processing, and packaging materials testing. These volunteer leadership opportunities allow mid-career professionals to demonstrate technical expertise, build industry networks, and gain recognition while advancing essential industry standards. Working group chairs drive review processes for methods like bagasse fiber determination, wood chip density testing, and corrugated adhesive evaluation. Participation provides visibility for career advancement, speaking opportunities at conferences, and direct impact on industry practices. Contact Standards@tappi.org to join working groups requiring representatives from different companies.