Article2 min read Jun 25, 2025STAR - June 2025 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI announces significant updates to industry-standard test methods, with ten Standards reaffirmed or revised, including critical measurements for fiber length, compression wood identification, and bursting strength of linerboard. Six TAPPI Standards received American National Standards approval, reinforcing their authority in paper and pulp testing protocols. Additionally, two Technical Information Papers and two Useful Methods were published, addressing high velocity dryer evaluation and shive content analysis. Industry veterans Don Guay, Ben Frank, Chris Czyryca, Mark Harrison, Lu Athnos, Ramakrishna Trovagunta, and Roland Trepanier led working groups as volunteer chairs, demonstrating continued professional leadership and knowledge transfer in advancing industry standards and best practices.
Article1 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are available individually for $35 (member price) or through company licenses for continuous web access. Electronic delivery via PDF eliminates shipping costs, while the discontinued CD format has been replaced by always-current online licensing options. Mid-career professionals can leverage these technical resources for benchmarking operations, supporting ROI justification to leadership, and accessing advanced industry knowledge. Company licenses provide team-wide access to updated standards, enabling better project management and technical decision-making. Contact TAPPI Press for enterprise quotes or order individual documents online at tappi.org for immediate technical reference needs.
