Article1 min read Oct 29, 2025STAR - October 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced industry professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups, offering senior executives and retirees meaningful volunteer opportunities to shape industry standards. Critical leadership positions are available for TIPs covering steam shower applications, forming section monitoring, and stock preparation pilot plants, while member positions are open for ultrasonic testing, press fabrics characterization, and Industry 4.0 lexicon development. These volunteer roles provide seasoned professionals the chance to mentor emerging talent, maintain professional relevance, and contribute lasting technical expertise to the pulp and paper industry through standards development and knowledge transfer initiatives.
Article1 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - TAPPI TIPs under reviewTAPPI announces new Technical Information Paper (TIP) 0502-14 on forming section monitoring for papermakers, opening July 8, 2025. This advanced technical standard review offers mid-career professionals an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise, build industry leadership credentials, and expand professional networks. Working Group participation provides valuable benchmarking insights, enhances technical knowledge in paper manufacturing processes, and demonstrates measurable value to employers through industry standards development. The one-year review timeline allows for meaningful contribution while managing existing responsibilities. Professionals can join the Working Group review process by contacting tip@tappi.org, positioning themselves as subject matter experts in papermaking technology.
Article1 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper (TIP) working groups for critical paper manufacturing processes. Open leadership roles include Working Group Chair positions for press fabric characterization, nip impression techniques, paper machine performance guidelines, steam shower applications, and boiler water quality monitoring. These volunteer opportunities offer mid-career professionals the chance to contribute specialized expertise, build industry recognition, and advance technical standards while networking with peers across different companies. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from separate organizations, providing valuable cross-industry collaboration and professional development opportunities for operations managers, R&D leads, and technical specialists.
