Article1 min read Mar 26, 2025STAR - March 2025 - Did You KnowMid-career professionals seeking leadership roles in technical standards development must join Standard-Specific Interest Groups (SSIGs) to participate in TAPPI Standards balloting processes. While draft standards are available for public review, voting rights require SSIG membership for each specific standard of interest. This engagement opportunity allows plant managers, R&D leads, and sales engineers to influence industry standards, demonstrate technical expertise to employers, and build professional credibility. Access all available SSIGs by subject category through the official SSIG Join Page, where professionals can select relevant standards aligned with their specialization areas and career advancement goals.