Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) urgently need mid-career professionals to join 20 technical committees covering fiber glass testing, optical properties, aging protocols, and paper analysis methods. These volunteer roles offer direct influence on industry standards development, professional networking opportunities, and technical leadership visibility. Participation is free and provides valuable benchmarking insights while demonstrating measurable professional impact to employers. Without sufficient membership, these critical testing methods face potential withdrawal, affecting quality assurance protocols across manufacturing operations. Contact standards@tappi.org to secure your involvement in shaping industry best practices and advancing your technical expertise.
Article1 min read Sep 24, 2025STAR - September 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) for 20 critical testing methods urgently need experienced professionals to prevent standard withdrawals. Mid-career managers and technical leaders can join these specialized committees covering fiber glass mat testing, optical properties analysis, aging resistance evaluation, and quality control procedures. Participation offers networking opportunities with industry experts, influence on technical standards development, and professional recognition within specialized testing domains. Free membership provides direct access to standards evolution, potential conference speaking opportunities, and leadership roles that demonstrate technical expertise to employers. Contact standards@tappi.org to secure your position before the next Quality and Standards Management Committee meeting.
Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) urgently need experienced members to prevent critical testing standards from withdrawal. These volunteer committees oversee essential fiber glass, paper brightness, opacity, aging, and chemical analysis methods that define industry quality benchmarks. Senior professionals can leverage decades of expertise to shape standards that impact global pulp and paper operations. Participation offers meaningful ways to maintain professional influence, mentor emerging standards development, and preserve technical legacy through knowledge transfer. Free membership provides direct access to standards balloting, technical review processes, and cross-industry collaboration opportunities.
Article1 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - SSIG Members NeededTAPPI's Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) need experienced professionals to join critical technical committees for fiber glass mat testing, optical property evaluation, and paper quality standards. These volunteer opportunities allow mid-career professionals to shape industry standards, gain specialized technical expertise, and build leadership credentials through committee participation. Free membership includes access to ballot processes, technical discussions, and networking with industry experts. Without sufficient participation, these essential test methods may be withdrawn, potentially impacting quality control processes across manufacturing operations. Join today to advance your technical specialization while contributing to industry-wide standardization efforts.
