Article1 min read Sep 24, 2025STAR - September 2025 - Standards Ready for Final Approval at SARGTAPPI's Standards Advisory Review Group (SARG) will review 18 critical technical standards at the Fall 2025 meeting, including 16 eligible for American National Standards designation. These comprehensive standards cover essential testing methods for pulp, paper, and paperboard properties including color measurement, moisture content, tearing resistance, surface pH, and whiteness determination. Senior industry professionals and technical experts can access final drafts through TAPPI's SARG portal to provide expert commentary and influence industry testing protocols. This standards review process represents a vital opportunity for experienced practitioners to shape technical benchmarks that will guide quality control and testing procedures across the pulp and paper industry.
Article1 min read Mar 26, 2025STAR - March 2025 - U.S. TAG to ISO TC 6Senior industry professionals and legacy leaders are invited to contribute their expertise at the upcoming U.S. TAG TC 6 virtual meeting on March 27, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST. This ISO technical committee meeting offers experienced executives and retirees an opportunity to influence international standards development, maintain their professional relevance, and share decades of knowledge with the next generation. The virtual format addresses travel concerns while enabling continued participation in standards review processes. Agenda materials will be distributed in advance for thorough preparation. Contact isotc6@tappi.org to join this distinguished technical advisory group and extend your industry impact.
