Article1 min read Aug 27, 2025STAR - August 2025 - New or Revised Standards, TIPs, and Useful MethodsTAPPI has published two new Technical Information Papers (TIPs) essential for mid-career professionals in pulp and paper operations: TIP 0416-26 on recovery boiler inspection best practices and TIP 0420-13 covering side-entering stock agitator guidelines. These industry-standard documents provide advanced technical insights for plant managers and R&D leads looking to optimize operations and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders. The publications reflect collaborative expertise from working group chairs Ben Bunner and Margaret Gorog, delivering benchmarking resources that support leadership development and operational excellence in manufacturing environments.
Article1 min read Aug 22, 2025Editorial: Special issue on Paper Physics highlights continued focus on packaging, TAPPI Journal August 2025The International Paper Physics Committee of TAPPI itself has a long and distinguished history. It was formally established in autumn 1963 and held it