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Article1 min read May 15, 2025In Memoriam: TAPPI Member and Fellow, Joseph A. BarsinWe mourn the loss of Joseph Barsin, TAPPI Fellow, and accomplished TAPPI Member since 1985, who passed away in April 2025.
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