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.
