Article1 min read Jul 30, 2025STAR - July 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper (TIP) working groups for critical paper manufacturing processes. Open leadership roles include Working Group Chair positions for press fabric characterization, nip impression techniques, paper machine performance guidelines, steam shower applications, and boiler water quality monitoring. These volunteer opportunities offer mid-career professionals the chance to contribute specialized expertise, build industry recognition, and advance technical standards while networking with peers across different companies. Working groups require minimum three TAPPI members from separate organizations, providing valuable cross-industry collaboration and professional development opportunities for operations managers, R&D leads, and technical specialists.
Article1 min read Jun 25, 2025STAR - June 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups across critical paper manufacturing areas including press fabrics, paper machine performance, steam applications, and boiler operations. Working Group Chair positions offer leadership development opportunities while member roles provide advanced technical insights and industry benchmarking. Each group requires minimum three TAPPI members from different companies, creating valuable cross-industry collaboration. These volunteer positions enhance professional credibility, expand technical expertise, and demonstrate ROI through specialized knowledge acquisition. Participation supports career advancement goals while contributing to industry standards development. Contact tip@tappi.org to join working groups aligned with your technical specialization and leadership aspirations.
Article1 min read May 28, 2025STAR - May 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper (TIP) working groups across critical paper manufacturing areas including press fabrics, nip impressions, paper machine performance guidelines, steam shower applications, and Industry 4.0 technologies. These leadership opportunities allow mid-career plant managers, R&D leads, and operations professionals to demonstrate technical expertise, build industry networks, and contribute to industry standards development. Working group chairs and members from different companies collaborate to review and update essential technical guidance that drives operational excellence and innovation across the pulp and paper industry.
Article1 min read Apr 30, 2025STAR - April 2025 - Members for Working Groups of TIPs NeededTAPPI seeks experienced professionals to lead and participate in Technical Information Paper working groups focused on critical paper machine operations and boiler systems. Multiple chair positions are available for TIPs covering press fabric characterization, paper machine performance guidelines, doctor blade recommendations, boiler water quality monitoring, and stock preparation pilot plants. This leadership opportunity allows mid-career operations managers and R&D professionals to contribute technical expertise, build industry recognition, and advance standardization efforts while networking with peers across different companies. Working group participation demonstrates technical leadership to employers and provides valuable benchmarking insights for operational improvements.
Article1 min read Mar 26, 2025STAR - March 2025 - TAPPI TIPs under reviewTAPPI announces new Technical Information Papers (TIPs) for expert review, covering critical areas including edge crush testing, paper machine performance guidelines, doctor blade recommendations, and boiler water quality standards. Senior industry professionals with deep expertise are invited to chair working groups and participate in technical standards development. These volunteer leadership opportunities allow experienced practitioners to shape industry best practices, mentor emerging professionals, and maintain their influence on pulp and paper manufacturing standards. Review participation offers meaningful ways to give back while staying engaged with evolving technologies and quality assurance protocols.
Article1 min read Nov 27, 2024STAR - November 2024 - STAR of the MonthThis TAPPI Technical Information Paper provides essential guidelines for increasing maximum allowable working pressure in ASME certified cast iron paper machine dryers without physical modifications. Published October 31, 2024, this alteration process enables operations managers and R&D leaders to boost machine capacity through higher steam pressure while potentially increasing production speed. Developed by industry experts from leading manufacturers including Valmet, Andritz, and Willamette Falls Paper, this technical resource offers proven methods to optimize dryer performance and demonstrate measurable ROI improvements. Essential for mid-career professionals seeking advanced technical insights to enhance operational efficiency and justify equipment investments.
Article11 min read Aug 9, 2024Turning Maintenance Challenges into Production OpportunitiesDo you start by improving planning and scheduling, or do you start with preventive maintenance? The answer: You need both to work together.
