Article1 min read Jun 25, 2025STAR - June 2025 - Searching and Ordering TAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI Standards, TIPs, and Useful Methods are essential technical resources for mid-career professionals seeking advanced industry insights and benchmarking data. Individual documents cost $38 for TAPPI members (regular price $57) and are available in electronic PDF or hard copy formats. The discontinued CD collection has been replaced by continuously updated web-based company licenses, offering better ROI for teams managing multiple projects. Plant managers and R&D leads can access current standards through individual online licenses at tappi.org/standardsonline, while operations professionals can join Standard Specific Interest Groups to contribute to industry development and enhance their technical leadership credentials.
Article1 min read Feb 26, 2025STAR - February 2025 - General AnnouncementsTAPPI streamlines standards development for industry veterans ready to contribute their expertise. Whether you have an initial concept or substantial draft, the process begins with either submitting a New Idea form or sending drafts directly to standards@tappi.org. The Standards Manager provides personalized guidance through approval workflows, ensuring your decades of knowledge shapes future industry practices. Note that T 205 Dirt in pulp method has been withdrawn due to technical concerns, though withdrawn methods remain accessible to members at no cost and nonmembers for $10, with reinstatement opportunities available through Work Item submissions.
