Article1 min read Jun 25, 2025STAR - June 2025 - Did You KnowMid-career professionals in pulp and paper operations can advance their technical leadership by participating in TAPPI Standards balloting through Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While draft standards are publicly available for review, voting rights require SSIG membership for each relevant standard. This participation provides valuable benchmarking opportunities, demonstrates technical expertise to employers, and positions operations managers and R&D leads as industry thought leaders. Each standard maintains its own SSIG, allowing targeted engagement in areas most relevant to your facility or research focus. Join SSIGs through TAPPI's organized subject categories to access voting privileges and contribute to industry standards development.
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Did You KnowTo participate in TAPPI Standards balloting and influence industry standards development, mid-career professionals must join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs). While draft standards are publicly available for review, voting rights require SSIG membership for each specific standard of interest. This structured approach enables operations managers, R&D leads, and technical professionals to directly impact industry benchmarks and demonstrate measurable ROI to employers. Each standard maintains its own dedicated SSIG, ensuring focused expertise and targeted engagement. Access all available SSIGs organized by subject category through the official SSIG Join Page to advance your technical leadership and contribute to standards that shape your industry's future.
